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.
Click here for special offers that are currently available in response to COVID-19.
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COST |
PREPAID $15 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
*offering 2 free months in response to COVID-19 when you sign-up by May 23, 2020 *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
offering 2 free months in response to COVID-19 |
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 |
Anyone on free or reduced lunch in Hamilton County Schools is now eligible for no-cost home internet. Hamilton County Schools has joined with EPB of Chattanooga and other community partners — like Tech Goes Home and The Enterprise Center — to offer HCS EdConnect. This service will provide internet services to about 28,500 economically challenged students in Hamilton County School, at no charge to their families.
How can my family sign up?
In order to receive service, eligible families must opt-in to HCS EdConnect. There are three ways you can opt in:
E-mail surveys have been sent to all eligible families. Text messages will be sent to all eligible families who have not responded to the e-mail survey, beginning August 17th. Finally, for those who do not respond to either e-mail or text, schools will reach out directly beginning at the end of August. In order to receive these opt-in e-mails and texts, your information in PowerSchool must be up to date.
After submitting your opt-in survey, please wait 24 hours before contacting the EPB cal center at (423) 648-1372 to schedule service.
EPB will provide internet to all students who qualify for HCS EdConnect within their service area. Although some homes may be more difficult to serve, they are committed to providing access to all. It will take several months to complete the installation process for the whole school district, and their team is working diligently to serve as many families as quickly as possible.
What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a program of the Federal Communications Commission. EBB will provide a discount of up to $50 off per month on internet bills for those who are eligible. People who live on qualifying tribal lands can receive an enhanced discount of up to $75 off per month.
Important: EBB is a TEMPORARY Program
Before you apply, it is important to understand that the Emergency Broadband Benefit will end when the fund runs out of money or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever comes first. After the program ends, households that signed up for EBB and were receiving the monthly discount on their internet bills will need to talk to the company that provides their internet service and opt-in to continue to receive internet service from that company. If a household decides to continue to receive internet service with the company after the program ends, the company will be able to bill the household its standard, monthly rates for internet service and the household will be responsible for paying those non-discounted rates.
How do I apply and enroll?
For full instructions, click HERE.
There are still funds available, and there is still time to sign up and take advantage of this program! Those who are Lifeline customers already qualify for EBB and do not need to apply. Those who are not a Lifeline Customer will need to determine if you qualify for the program and gather proof of eligibility (see the full instructions above). Households that already have internet in their homes may qualify, as well as households that do not have internet.
There are three options to apply: 1) calling a hotline; 2) printing and mailing an application; and 3) applying online. ***If possible, it is best to apply online because the turnaround time is fastest. Qualifying applicants will receive an EBB code that works like a coupon for $50 off an internet bill per month and an application ID number. If you do not have internet in your home, your next step is to identify internet companies that provide service in your area. The final step for enrollment is to call the internet company that provides the best service in your area, give them the EBB code and application ID, and discuss your options. Please see the full instructions above to walk you through these steps in detail.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a program of the Federal Communications Commission. EBB will provide a discount of up to $50 off per month on internet bills for those who are eligible. People who live on qualifying tribal lands can receive an enhanced discount of up to $75 off per month.
Important: EBB is a TEMPORARY Program
Before you apply, it is important to understand that the Emergency Broadband Benefit will end when the fund runs out of money or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever comes first. After the program ends, households that signed up for EBB and were receiving the monthly discount on their internet bills will need to talk to the company that provides their internet service and opt-in to continue to receive internet service from that company. If a household decides to continue to receive internet service with the company after the program ends, the company will be able to bill the household its standard, monthly rates for internet service and the household will be responsible for paying those non-discounted rates.
How do I apply and enroll?
For full instructions, click HERE.
There are still funds available, and there is still time to sign up and take advantage of this program! Those who are Lifeline customers already qualify for EBB and do not need to apply. Those who are not a Lifeline Customer will need to determine if you qualify for the program and gather proof of eligibility (see the full instructions above). Households that already have internet in their homes may qualify, as well as households that do not have internet.
There are three options to apply: 1) calling a hotline; 2) printing and mailing an application; and 3) applying online. ***If possible, it is best to apply online because the turnaround time is fastest. Qualifying applicants will receive an EBB code that works like a coupon for $50 off an internet bill per month and an application ID number. If you do not have internet in your home, your next step is to identify internet companies that provide service in your area. The final step for enrollment is to call the internet company that provides the best service in your area, give them the EBB code and application ID, and discuss your options. Please see the full instructions above to walk you through these steps in detail.
Still not sure? More information available through our partners at EveryoneOn.
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