Here’s good news for low-income residents of 21 states: A huge French conglomerate is now bringing you high-speed broadband service for just $14.95 per month.
Most Americans have never heard of Altice, but millions of those same Americans are about to find out about its Economy Internet plan.
Altice now owns two of the largest American internet service providers — Suddenlink and Cablevision. Both of those broadband communications companies are now offering Economy Internet, a brand new low-income internet plan that costs just $14.95 per month. Or as they say in their recent press release, they are “providing eligible families and senior citizens with access to fast, high-quality internet connectivity at an affordable price.”
What you get for $14.95 per month
Economy Internet may not be quite as inexpensive as some of the other low-income internet plans available from other companies, but it’s still a hell of a good deal considering what you get for what you pay.
Benefits:
- Broadband speeds of up to 30 Mbps downstream
- In-home WiFi at no extra cost as well as free modem
- Email service
- No data caps
Offer & Eligibility:
- $14.99 per month with no annual contract
- Available to households who qualify for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and senior citizens who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- New Optimum and Suddenlink internet customers
Are you eligible?
One of the things we really like about Economy Internet is that unlike other low-income internet plans that make are restricted to a narrow range of customers, two completely different groups of people may be eligible for the plan.
- You may be eligible IF at least one child in your household qualifies for the National School Lunch Program.
- You may be eligible IF you are a senior citizen who qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
In both cases, please note the use of the word “qualifies.” That means your child does not need to receive free school lunches, and that the senior citizen does not need to receive, SSI. In both cases they only have to qualify for the program.
Where is Economy Internet available?
Suddenlink’s Economy Internet plan is now offering high-speed, low-income internet in 16 states : Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Cablevision is now offering Economy Internet in New York City and several surrounding states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
In other words, millions of low-income Americans now have another way to bring high-speed broadband service into their homes.
Altice sums it all up
Altice issued a press release touting its new Economy Internet program. One paragraph jumped out at us:
“As the internet becomes increasingly important for education and accessing critical information and services, Altice USA is pleased to expand our low-cost broadband service to connect even more families and seniors across our U.S. footprint,” said Dexter Goei, Altice USA chairman and CEO, in a statement. “We remain committed to supporting programs that help bridge the digital divide within our local communities, and ensuring that consumers across the country have access to affordable internet connectivity is a major step in reaching that goal.”
We’re positive that low-income Americans in 21 states join us in thanking you.
How to find out more about Economy Internet
The good folks at Altice have put together a special team that is laser-focused on Economy Internet. If you’d like more information on the program, here’s where you can find it.
Internet: GetEconomyInternet.com
Phone: (844) 358-3147
R. Heinrich says
From what I have seen and read these companies get your name address and phone number and after they have your personal info they say you don’t qualify. I think they are all bogus!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
They’re all real, R Heinrich, and they are helping millions of low-income people across the country.
Roy Blair says
Dear Sir/Madam,
i am a senior citizen and i would like to apply for low cost intenet program.Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not an internet service provider, Roy. This is an independent informational website. But you can find a list of all the low-income plans at the link below. Check them all out carefully to find the one that fits your needs best and is available in your area. Then use the contact info we provide to contact the provider of your choice:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Anna says
I am a senior, living in Missouri. I have been with Spectrum for three years. I have identified myself as a senior on a fixed income and consistently inquired about low-cost
internet for seniors. I have always been told no they don’t have anything like that. Initially I was paying $44.00 a month, currently my bill is $ 69.00 for 11/19. Have to decide what
won’t be paid. .If there is help please let me know. to this day they have never mentioned a program like this.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
If that’s what they said, they are misleading you, Anna. However, we suspect that they are actually saying that you are not eligible for their low-income program because you are a current customer. Most of them will not allow current customers to switch over to the low-income plans without a 90-day wait.
You can always check out all the other low-income plans to see if one of them is available in your area. Here’s a link to all those programs:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Lyndia Hervey says
I’ve mailed two applications two copies of drivers driver’s license two copies from my local social security office stating I receive benefits(in 69 years old and yet not been approved. Can someone please help me.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you called customer service, Lyndia?
TRUONG, LOUIS LUTH says
I get SSI for I am a low income would I be eligible low cost internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We provide eligibility rules for each of the low-income service providers, Louis. You can find the one that fits your needs best at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
okubay taweke says
hi. this is okubay could you help me i want this internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to use the contact info we provide in the article above to apply with customer service.
amanda barker says
i have 4 children get medicade and receve food stamps i live in Beattyville ky do i qulifiy
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sounds as if you qualify IF any of the low-income internet companies offer service in your area. You can check out all those companies and plans at this link:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/free-cell-phone-providers
Clive G. says
I left a comment earlier and have since read that it seems I am not “eligible” as I am a single senior with no children. Am I the only low income SINGLE senior citizen with no children out there? What am I supposed to do now? This is my last day with Comcast. In this day and age, the internet should be free as they have manipulated all of us to be dependent on it. Most Asian countries it is free and they will be the world leaders in the future if USA doesn’t get its act together. Very sad!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Take a look at PCs for People at this link. It may be the company you’re looking for.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jay jones says
Interested in internet service for low income senior ?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can find all the current low-income internet service providers at the following link, Jay:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kathy says
Been looking into low income internet plans unfortunately at 68 I qualify for none I am not on ssi or food stamps ang d my children grown so why they enjoy their internet I am for ex to pay for phone service not used and pay overages every mth so my bill instead of 29 for internet and 25 for phone line I pay 132 a MTV because of overages sure I could get a cable bundle but those to exex expensive so disconnected I worked all my life raised a family and now in my later years ii can’t enjoy simple things I am in low income housing and I pay medical bills and special renal diet just about does me in so wanted to say the for not giving all seniors a fair shake ssi is just that full ssi is never worked as/ssi is supplemented and as is all wages but c I am a widow drawing little of spouses ck added to mine but I in turn lost all low income help accept housing but pay 60% rent now living on less that 950 due to all benefit loss so my internet is being taken out this MTV and TV is out for me also I had to makeee e choice meds and food plus roof or street no food no meds but HV luxury of internet so when making up these great aides to low income try to include all seniors just because criteria disqualified me doesn’t mean I am not low income the for readibg
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans at the following link, Kathy:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
PCs for People, one of those service providers, allows you to have a much higher income than the others and is available in all 50 states. Good luck.
Ingrid says
Know what you mean. 71 yrs old. low income, using rabbit ears for tv. If I let internet go, I’d go absolutely nuts. No family, maybe one friend. I worked as an LPN in a nursing home, and I can tell you, the elderly are forgotten by family and society.
Suzanne Lenhart says
What about the rest of us seniors who are currently taking advantage of any of the low income programs being offered, BUT are still low income seniors…??? Just because you aren’t on an assistance program doesn’t mean that you aren’t “low income”….? Why is there always a condition placed on the eligibility requirements. Can’t we just qualify because we’re “LOW INCOME…? What gives?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each company’s plan is a little different, Suzanne. We agree with what you say, but it’s an uphill battle. We’d recommend that you check out PCs for People. They are strictly income based and allow you to have a higher income than the other plans. Here’s where you can find summaries of all the plans (including PCs for People):
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ellen Potter says
I am on SSI disability, so as a disabled adult, getting food stamps, and medicaid , and living with a senior do i qualify for the low income price for internet, and if so, how soon can i get it. I have internet service but only can use computer. we have no phone service for our cells. we have a magic jack phone thru computer, and it works half the time. I want to also be able to refuse service if after hooking me up i still can’t use the internet for my cell phone service.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You qualify for some plans, but not for others. You can check out all the low-income plans here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Bob Mode says
I don’t have a phone and I am interested in getting an internet for $14.99 per month.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out all the low-income plans currently available at this link, Bob:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Heather Renee says
Id been with Century Link for a decade for home phone& internet, but even with our “loyalty credit” were paying $79+ some change each mt & the discount was set to expire Nov. So (thx 2 the info on your site) i learned about spectrum internet assist which is only $20 a month tax included. Ive been w Spectrum appx 3mts. Id been so fed up w C.Link’s connection dropping & the Spectrum pkg is supposed to be 30mbps (over 3x faster than what I had..i say over bc I wasn’t getting 10mbps w C.L.), so I was so excited, UNTIL the switch was made & I noticed Spectrum drops at times too, not as bad but the speed is RIDICULOUSLY SLOW!! The Speedtest app shows the usual speed being less than 1mbps!!
I’m hoping you can give me some advice!! I have no income (currently trying to get SSI disability). I live with my 76yr old mother & my 2yr old daughter..my mom doesn’t even get 1k a mt & hardly gets by. Everything she makes goes to bills including rent (the only govt assistance we get is food stamps & WIC, she applied for section 8 in Dec after my dad passed away but is #400&sumthn on the list (&going further back on the list somehow). She can’t go without a home phone & kept Century Link phone but it’s $50sumtn mt which seems like a complete rip off since she only makes local calls. I’ve considered trying a VOIP service but I’m afraid it wouldn’t work with less than 1mbps internet! I’ve read that the more ppl living in your area who use the same internet provider can slow everyone’s connection but I know that’s not the case bc I live in a small town & there’s only 5 networks at the most that show up when I search for Wi-Fi(including mine & one has century link in the name).
Sry 4 this long msg but I’m hoping you can help me solve this problem& reduce one expense for my mom. Btw my zip code is 27203. Thanks!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
First thing you need to do, Heather, is check out ALL the low-income internet plans to find out which ones your mom qualifies for and which ones are available in her area. Going through all these plans carefully will probably answer all your questions. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gisela Love says
North Dakota: Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bethesda, Bowie, Columbia, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glen Burnie, Hagerstown, Hyattsville, Laurel, Parkville, Pasadena, Rockville, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Waldorf
These cities are in Maryland not North Dakota.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It sounds as if you’ve spotted a proofreading error, Gisela, but it’s not in this article. Can you tell us where you’re seeing that error?
Ed Light says
If you already have Suddenlink, you can’t apply until you’ve disconnected it for 60 days!
Cruelty.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, we agree that the time limit is unnecessarily cruel, Ed. Unfortunately, it seems to be a rule followed by virtually all the low-income internet plans.
QG says
Thanks for this well needed info. I will also pass it on to those who may also qualify.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Our pleasure, QG.
NATALYA LEYTMAN says
I am a senior citizen. My income is $1,140 a month. I have a hard time paying for my rent $1000 and for my internet $65. It will make a huge difference to me if I get help paying for my internet. Please help people like me who worked in America and still in low income situation. Thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans for which you may qualify, Natalya. You should check them all out here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet