Low Cost Home Internet
6 months ago
A few companies have low-cost, home-based Internet for low-income households and / or offer community hot spots. There is also a Federal Lifeline Program: Lifeline is one of the four federal Universal Service programs that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet for low-income households. See below for details.
Comcast Xfinity
Internet Essentials package with speeds up to 25 Mbps
New Xfinity customers who are eligible to public assistance programs
No cost for first 60 days
($9.95/mo. after)
Learn more
Community WiFi Hotspots
Comcast Xfinity WiFi Hotspots
https://wifi.xfinity.com/
Lackawanna County Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
https://www.lackawannacounty.org/index.php/wireless
Federal Lifeline Program: Lifeline is one of the four federal Universal Service programs (E-rate is also one) that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet for low-income households. Eligible customers can receive up to $9.25 toward their bill.
https://www.lifelinesupport.org/.