Resources for Parents

 

Comcast

In response, please be advised that Comcast has increased the speeds of its Internet Essentials home internet service from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps.  Additionally, households who enroll now will be eligible for 60 days of complimentary service. The formal announcement is attached for your reference and is also available here.  As a reminder, Internet Essentials provides $9.95 per month home internet service exclusively to low-income households.  

Update: Comcast announced late Friday, 3/13/2020 that it is suspending enforcement of its data cap and overage fees for 60 days during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Comcast is also making its Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots free for anyone to use. Millions of the hotspots are scattered throughout the country; you can find hotspot locations here.

https://www.xfinity.com/

 

Everyoneon.org

EveryoneOn is a national nonprofit that creates social and economic opportunities by connecting everyone to the internet. Since 2012, EveryoneOn has facilitated access to affordable technology solutions–in-home internet service, desktops and laptops–and free digital literacy trainings through our offer locator tool, cross-sector partnerships, and local programming efforts. We work closely with schools, public housing communities, and other diverse organizations to facilitate internet adoption. 

https://www.everyoneon.org/

 

 

Charter

   *   Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

    *   Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely.

    *   For eligible low-income households without school-aged children, Charter continues to offer 

 

 

AT&T

• Up to $10 per month (plus taxes)
• 10 Mbps
• No term commitment
• No deposit
• No installation fee
• In-home Wi-Fi modem included

Find out if Access from AT&T is in your area: Click here.

Frontier Fundamental Internet Service

• $19.99 per month (plus taxes), includes $14.99 for service and $5 router charge
• Speeds range depending on type of service
• No term commitment
• No installation fee

Find out if Frontier Fundamental Internet is in your area: Click here.

 

 

Spectrum Internet Assist

• $14.99 a month (plus taxes)
• $5 more per month for in-home WiFi
• 30 Mbps
• No term commitment
• Modm included

Find out if Spectrum is in your area: Click here.

 

 

T-mobile

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-update-on-covid-19-response

The benefits of EmpowerED 2.0.

• Participating schools can receive up to $200 per student to put toward mobile internet devices, including hotspots, laptops, and tablets.
• 24-month service agreement required. See full terms
• Sign a two-year contract on a qualifying unlimited plan for $20/month
• During congestion, the small fraction of customers using >50GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds until the next bill cycle due to data prioritization. Video typically streams on smartphone/tablet at 480p. Unlimited on our network. 
• Reliable service and support.
• Count on planning, implementation, deployment support, and content filtering to help prevent access to inappropriate content.
  tel:877-634-0256

 

 

WOW

WOW (Wide Open West) also provides cable service to parts of Dearborn. Plans appear to start at $34.99/month

WOW COVID-19 Response