The low-cost options listed below are for anyone who fit the required criteria. These programs are not exclusive to Tech Goes Home graduates. Our program does not endorse any of the Internet Service Providers listed. For more information on each program, please contact that specific company.
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PCs for People
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AT&T Access
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Comcast Internet Essentials
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EPB NetBridge
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COST |
PREPAID $11.25+ per month
Plans for 1 month ($16) to 12 months ($135) |
SPEED |
6 to 8 MB/S on average, up to 15 MB/S
Sufficient for a single HD video stream HD movies download in about 2 to 8 minutes |
ELIGIBILITY/DETAILS |
Household net income is below 200% poverty level
Child eligible for Free & Reduce Lunch (National School Lunch Program) Participation in income-based government assistance program (SNAP, Section 8, TANF, LIHEAP, Free and Reduced Lunch, SSD or SSI, etc.) |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION |
Photo ID
Proof of income eligibility OR of participation in government assistance program (dated within 6 months) EBT cards, Medicare cards without date, pay stubs, or screenshots of online accounts are NOT accepted Full list of acceptable documents at provider's website |
UNLIMITED DATA? |
YES
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REQUIRED |
Requires one-time purchase of wireless LTE modem at $79.95
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HOW TO APPLY |
COST |
$5 or $10/mo + tax, depending on service
*AT&T provides the fastest service available at your address; you cannot select between the $5 or $10 plans. |
SPEED |
768 KB/S to 10 MB/S , depending on your address
May be sufficient for a single HD video stream HD movie downloads in about 5 minutes |
ELIGIBILITY/DETAILS |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
*No out standing debt to AT&T internet service for the past 6 months or to the Access program |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION |
SNAP card or current year benefits letter
Proof of identification (for both the service applicant and SNAP participant, if different) |
UNLIMITED DATA? |
$10 for exceeding 150GB or 1 TB data plan; $10 for every additional 50GB
*Data limits are plan-specific |
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REQUIRED |
NO
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HOW TO APPLY |
COST |
$9.95/month + tax
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SPEED |
15 MB/S (Megabytes per second)
May be sufficient for multiple HD video streams HD movie downloads in about 3.5 minutes |
ELIGIBILITY/DETAILS |
Child eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch (National School Lunch Program )
HUD-assisted housing Veteran receiving state or federal public assistance *No outstanding debt to Comcast in the last 12 months, and no Comcast internet subscription within the last 90 days |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION |
Select proofs of ID
National School Lunch Program letter HUD-assistance applicants may qualify with Resident Lease, Tenant Income Certification (TIC), Section 8 Voucher Form, or other proofs Full list of acceptable documents at provider's website |
UNLIMITED DATA? |
YES
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REQUIRED |
NO
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HOW TO APPLY |
COST |
$26.99/month + tax
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SPEED |
300 MB/S
More than sufficient for multiple HD video streams HD movie downloads in 10 seconds |
ELIGIBILITY/DETAILS |
Child eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch (National School Lunch Program)
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION |
HCS release form (provided by and returned to the child's school)
Proof of identification |
UNLIMITED DATA? |
YES
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REQUIRED |
NO
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HOW TO APPLY |
Contact your child's school or EPB at 423-648-1372
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