<p>Free and Low-Cost Internet Options</p><p>There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families.</p><h2>Free Internet for Your Home</h2><p>The following internet carriers are offering free household Wi-Fi or special accommodations for 60 days:</p><ul><li>Comcast</li><li>Charter Communications/Spectrum</li><li>Altice</li></ul><p>Learn more about the above at <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/resources/list-of-providers-offering-free-wifi.page">NYC.gov(Open external link)</a>.</p><h2>Free Internet Sites in NYC</h2><p>There are many places across the city where you can connect to internet for free. Locations include:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nycgo.com/attractions/new-york-public-library/">All branches of the New York Public Library(Open external link)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.downtownny.com/wifi">Several public spaces in Lower Manhattan(Open external link)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.link.nyc/">LinkNYC kiosks(Open external link)</a> across the City</li></ul><h2>Low-Cost Internet Plans</h2><p>The following internet plans are available to eligible participants. Eligibility varies by provider. Contact the provider for more information.</p><h3>Altice (also known as Optimum)</h3><p>Altice offers <a href="https://www.alticeadvantageinternet.com/">Altice Advantage(Open external link)</a>, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, you must be:</p><ul><li>eligible for--or participate in--the National School Lunch Program (NSLP); or</li><li>a New York City resident who attends a New York City public school; or</li><li>eligible for--or receive--Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and 65 years of age or older; or</li><li>a veteran and receive state or federal public assistance.</li></ul><h3>Charter (also known as Spectrum)</h3><p>Charter offers <a href="https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist">Spectrum Internet Assist(Open external link)</a>, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, one or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs:</p><ul><li>National School Lunch Program (NSLP) </li><li>Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP </li><li>Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only) </li></ul><h3>Verizon</h3><p>Verizon offers the <a href="https://www.verizon.com/info/low-income-internet/">Lifeline program(Open external link)</a>, a plan that starts at $19.99/month. To qualify:</p><ul><li>Your annual income is at 135% or less than of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines</li><li>You, or someone in your household, participates in a qualifying federal assistance program:<ul><li>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as food stamps), or</li><li>Medicaid, or</li><li>Supplemental Security Income (SSI) </li><li>Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) </li><li>Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit </li><li>Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands)</li></ul></li></ul><p>For more eligibility information, visit <a href="https://www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/#programs">Lifelinesupport.org</a></p>
