Internet Providers that Offer Internet for $9.99 or Less

Low-Cost Internet Service – 9.99 A Month.  Now through the Lifeline assistance program, low-income consumers can get cheap internet.  This government is now offering almost free internet program works with Comcast, Charter, Cox Communication and many other communications companies.  

High-speed cheap Internet service is a tremendous help to families, especially those with children. You may also be eligible for a discount computer or laptop.  There are many people in American who cannot afford the $50 to $90 a month is costs for this service.  

It is necessary for adults looking for a job or seeking to advance their careers.  It is equally important for children needing to do research assignments and homework.

Why Cheap Internet Service?

Families that cannot afford this technology, cannot compete or keep up with their peers.  These families fall behind more affluent families, in areas as simple as doing a book report or filling out a job application or sending a resume to an employer.  Public library limits access to one hour, which makes online pursuits very difficult.  

Internet Access for the Poor

How is it possible that in such a rich nation and the United States, everyone does not have internet access?   The good news is, there are companies, like Comcast  Cable, Cox, are helping the disadvantaged with  $5.99 internet services, you can now.

Assisting low-income residents with affordable broadband services, not only helps families but for communities.  When a household has access to Internet services, they have the ability to:

• Do research for school and job projects
• Easily look for and apply for new jobs
• Take online college courses
• Skype families are other countries
• Start an online business
• and have access to all the knowledge in the world

The “homework gap” or the lack of internet access makes it harder to do well in school, more difficult to compete in the job market and more difficult to get out of poverty.

Who are the Internet Providers?

There are internet providers that are offer discount Internet service, to individuals and families, are Connect-to-Compete, Comcast, and CenturyLink.  They are not only providing cheap Internet service but offering, low-cost computers as well as training in computer literacy.   As these leaders in the communication industry are helping to bridge the gap, other companies like:

• Cablevision
• Charter
• GCI
• Insight
• Cox Communications
• Bend Cable
• Bright House Networks, Eagle Communications
• Mediacom
• Midcontinent
• Sjoberg’s Cable
• Suddenlink

We have come on board as well!   As communication companies understand the benefit of giving back to the communities, they serve, more of these affordable Internet programs will be developed by private companies.  We still have a long way to go to get broadband in the homes of more families.

Comcast

Comcast, as started a pilot program called, Internet Essentials. This program provides affordable discount Internet service to poor and low-income families. If you meet the financial requirements, you may be eligible to receive cheap internet, at the cost of, $5.00 a month, before taxes.  

This program is available in any area wherever the Internet access provider, Comcast is offering service. Low-income families, as well as individuals, will have access to high-speed Internet (1.5Mbps) download speed, computers starting at $150.

• High-speed broadband at $5.00 a month
• Norton Security Suite Antivirus Software
• Parental Control features

Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials offers access to the Internet for only $9.95 a month.  There is no installation fees, no contracts.  You qualify, you must qualify financially.  If you receive government assistance or have one child receiving Free School Lunch you qualify.  You must also live where Comcast service is available. (more)

Connect2Compete Computer Program

• Windows 7
• Free shipping
• Microsoft Office
• 90-day tech support
• 3 – year access to the program
• Low-cost broadband – $5.00 a month
• Refurbished computers starting at – $150
• Low-cost computer classes offer by Geek Squad
• Access to Discovery Education’s “educational content,”
• Online certification classes for $1 for per call from CareerBuilder.com

If you presently qualify for the free government cell phone program, you will qualify for this low-cost broadband offer; along with a low-cost computer or laptop. (more)

How to Receive Government Internet

To qualify for low-cost Internet service and a low-cost computer, you must:

• Be located where cheap Internet service is offered
• Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days
• Have at least one child participating in the National School Lunch Program
• Not have an overdue Comcast bill or equipment that has not been returned

 Now that you know how to get cheap internet service, find out how to get free government cell phones and free minutes each month.

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