The Emergency Broadband Benefit, overseen by the FCC , provides funds for broadband service and devices for eligible households. Learn more here.

A hotspot is a physical location where people can access the internet, typically using Wi-Fi. Some internet service providers offer “hotspots” across the country. The following list of links can help you find these.

• Check your local library and ask if they are loaning out hotspots.
• Check state offices. For example, InnovateOhio has identified free hotspots throughout the state: https://innovateohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/innovate/news/news-and-events/04042020
• Check local universities and community colleges. Many are offering free Wi-Fi to the public. WKU located in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one example: https://www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=8656/

Locate Free Provider Hotspots 

• Cox Communications: https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/learn/cox-hotspots.html
• Frontier Communications: https://www.frontierwifi.com/location/
• AT&T provides hotspots nationwide. To access from your AT&T smartphone or wearable device:
  • Your device should automatically connect to AT&T’s network when you’re at a Wi-Fi hotspot location
  • From a tablet or laptop
    • Note: Make sure your Wi-Fi is enabled
    • Select att-wifi or attwifi from your list of available wireless networks.
• Get access to free Spectrum Wi-Fi hotspots: https://www.spectrum.com/wifi-hotspots
• Xfinity Wi-Fi (covers Comcast) — the company is giving free access to everyone, including nonsubscribers, for 60 days. You can find hotspots anywhere by heading to this website: https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet. Eligible customers will get up to $9.25 toward their bill. Head to this website https://www.lifelinesupport.org/ to see if you qualify and to find companies near you that participate.

EveryoneOn provides a short form to help you establish eligibility for low-cost internet and devices (laptops and desktops) and locate companies based on your ZIP code. This can be found at https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers.

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance recently put together a list of free and low-cost internet plans (all less than $20 a month total cost). You can find that list here: https://www.digitalinclusion.org/free-low-cost-internet-plans/.

• Mobile internet offers

• Home internet offers

• Access from AT&T is offering two months of free service as well as $5 a month and $10 a month plans (plus tax), based on speed, for new customers who order before April 30. It also expands eligibility based on income (household income based on 135 percent or less than the federal poverty guidelines) and participation in the National School Lunch Program/Head Start and is waiving all home internet data overage fees. This pdf provides additional details, including how to enroll, or simply call 1-855-220-5211 (English) or 1-855-220-5225 (Spanish). Additionally, visit att.com/access to enroll.

https://www.reviews.com/utilities/internet/internet-options-for-students/

Step-by-step guide to help school districts identify students who lack a home internet connection or dedicated learning device.

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