RESIDENTS - ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Federal Communications Commission oversees this program which provides discounts on internet service and to purchase a device (laptop, desktop, or tablet) 
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

Access from AT&T
Provides low-cost internet service for eligible households.
https://www.att.com/internet/access/

Comcast – Internet Essentials
Internet Essentials from Comcast, is a low-cost broadband program offered to eligible households.
https://www.internetessentials.com

Lifeline
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Eligible customers will get up to $9.25 toward their bill.
https://www.lifelinesupport.org/

Spectrum Internet Assist
Spectrum Internet Assist is a low cost broadband program available to qualifying housholds.
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist

Tips from the Consumer Task Force of the FCC on choosing broadband.

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Broadband_Speeds_325064_7.pdf

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.

https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers

FCC webpage on how to find broadband service.

https://www.fcc.gov/connected

List of companies nationwide participating in the Keep Americans Connected Initiative.

https://www.fcc.gov/companies-have-gone-above-and-beyond-call-keep-americans-connected-during-pandemic

MPSC resource page for filing a complaint including options to call a complaint in or online submission.

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Broadband_Alert_5-13-11_352958_7.pdf

Opportunity Detroit Tech is dedicated to providing talent connections and opportunities for the information technology field in Detroit, Michigan.

https://opportunitydetroittech.com/

Speedtest tool offered by Ookla.

https://www.speedtest.net/

Guide to recommended internet speeds from the NTIA

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Infographic on the importance of broadband across sectors from the NTIA.

https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/bbusa_why_does_broadband_matter.pdf