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CheapInternet.com’s primary mission is to highlight the government programs that offer inexpensive low income internet access programs to struggling Americans. Yet, we have also come across some programs that offer free internet service plans that allow you to get free internet service at home. Some of the national companies listed here are also found on our low-cost internet programs page, and that’s because they also offer increased data usage plans for a monthly charge. And some of the regional program are also found on our low-income internet page, because they are based upon financial status. But, what’s true about all the plans on the page is that they really do offer absolutely free internet, high-speed internet service.
We are not going to list any internet services that provide dialup service. In today’s world no one can doing any web surfing with that, and it’s a waste of time to list any.
National Options
These programs follow the freemium business model. While they have low-cost internet plans, they offer a basic, free plan as well. Of course they hope to move you up to paid plans, and sell you extras, but you don’t need to do either and still enjoy no-cost, high speed internet.
Fast 1.5 Mbps no-cost internet service is yours at absolutely no charge each month, as long as you don’t go over a the 1 GB per month data usage allowance. You should be good with this limit if you are checking email and doing light web surfing. You’ll need FreedomPop Hub for about $89, but this is a one-time cost. [info]
With the purchase of a cheap USB stick or hotspot device, the company will give you 500 MB of data usage per month, every month, month after month. No strings if you don’t go over your allowance. Other than purchasing the device, it’s completely free. [info]
NetZero’s free plan gives you an allowance of 200 MB of data usage per month. That’s not much, just enough to get online a few times a month. But it is free (other than the one-time cost of either a USB Stick or wireless hub). [info]
Regional Options
These are full use, high-speed internet plans, for which you qualify by your financial need. They are regional, just in small areas, but it’s possible they might be in your area.
School2Home wants to give computers and internet service — at not charge — to hundreds of low-performing middle schools and almost a half million students in California. For now, it’s just a pilot program that began in Los Angeles and Riverside county school districts and but has already expanded up north to the Oakland Unified School District. It’s not a government program, but is funded by a coalition of private companies. [info]
We are always looking for more free programs to tell you about. If you know of any that should be added to this page, please contact us.
i forgot to add to my last post that i only have a desk computer while my son has a lap top,xbox and tablet to use with the internet…i dont have any type of phone for the internet too costly…i just use my flip cell phone at 1000 minutes per month at 27+ bucks per month and i have had this phone for 6 years now… desperate in south dakota for internet service strong wenough to game live obn and watch movies and tv from….ty
i live in south dakota and im on ssi and i have a child in high school…where can i get cheap internet that provides enough speed so i can also use it to watch movies and tv from since i cant afford cable anymore and between my son and i we seem to be on line a lot each day since he also does his live gaming on his xbox to relax since he has a form of autism…the area i will soon be living offers 8 up and 1 down and i know that is extremely low for 60+ bucks a month with the other company being 10 up and 3 down for 90+ bucks a month….and these are the only two listed in my area…so if there is any other way to get cheap internet thats not dish or the other satelite co. since i cant aford bundles and cant be stuck to long term contracts i would like it….
I have a freedom pop dont know how to hook up im 66 yrs old asks for pass word dont know it. Can you please help me. Could really use this.I’m all by myself at home an only make 750.00 a month.An 65.00 in food stamps. Thank you.
My husband is severely hearing impaired. We just installed the free caption phone through the government. However, it requires high speed internet to make it work properly. We have a hotspot but not unlimited data so the phone would eat up our data if we left it on all the time. Is there a program where he could get free high speed internet in order to operate his phone correctly and 24/7?
None of the low-income internet plans offer unlimited internet, Melody. Some of them say they do, but the speed is throttled down after the first gigabyte or first three gigs. We don’t know how much data captioning takes, so that may not be an issue for you. Here’s where you can check out all those low-income plans:
I’m a disabled Veteran on a limited income, I already have the AT&T bundle which I got before I found out about the low-income program. My question is, can I have my service corrected to the low-income program? I would definitely appreciate any help I can get. My phone #(213) 294-****. Please feel free to give me a call when you receive this message. Thank You.
Unfortunately, Elijah, they will not allow you to switch from full-price service to discounted service. You can understand it from their point of view because they’re trying to make a profit, but that doesn’t help the needy.
However, you may be able to switch to one of the other low-income internet plans. Check them all out to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area. Here’s a link:
I have free government fhone there’s is not much time on the internet. I am on medical, I’m disable. So how do i apply Internet WiFi from the coverment.
Here’s where you can find a complete list of all the low-income internet service providers, Terrycia. Check them out carefully to find out which ones your eligible for and also which ones are available in your area:
I am getting a free smart phone from the government ,there is not much time on the Internet . I am on SSI and Medicaid food stamp ,I’m disable. So how do I apply for Internet wifi from the government or discounted prices .
Here’s a link to an article that tells you about each of the low-income internet plans available, Patrick. Check them all out to find the ones for which you are eligibile that are available where you live:
It doesn’t work that way, Bonnie. You must apply with one of the low-income internet companies that offer these service. You can find them all listed here:
I have a phone thank u what do i have to do to get a laptop im about ready to loose my car, house since my husband past away may 17th so now i have to try to take care of the business in its a little scarey since he was the one that took care of that.
Here’s where you can find all the low-income internet plans, Glenn. Check them all out carefully to make sure you find plans for which you are eligible that are available where you live:
There are a number of low-income plans available, Ilisia. Check them all out to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area. You can find them all at this link:
That’s an impossible question for us to answer, George. There are so many variables and some of them depend on where you live. We’d recommend that you look at all the low-income options available. You can find them here:
Lillian. Att offers their high speed U-verse internet for just $10 a month to homes that receive SNAP. The modem and installation is free. Its called ATT Access.
I live in Poolville, Texas I will be 74 in March 2017 I am on Social Security I do not have a land line or internet. I do have a computer but can not use it because I don’t have internet. My hot spot was costing too much. I have managed to keep my cell phone. I am asking, is there free high speed internet for me?
None of them are free, Lillian, but there are quite a few plans that are pretty darn inexpensive. Even though CheapInternet.com is located in the Dallas area, we had to look up Poolville on the map, and much to our surprise we’re almost neighbors with out being west of Fort Worth.
It looks like Poolville is pretty rural and that’s always a problem for internet service. Here’s what we’d suggest. Take a look at all the low-income internet services available at this link:
You’ll need to go over each of them carefully to find out two things: (1)which ones you’re eligible for, and (2) which ones are available in your area. Our list of cities and states is a pretty good guideline, but not infallible. So after you find the ones you’re eligible for, contact those providers to find out if the service is available in your neighborhood. You may be able to find out on those companies’ websites and we provide you with that contact info on the pages dedicated to each of those companies. Good luck, y’all.
My granddaughter is 9yrs old acomputer will help her with herstudying; math,reading spelling. We also need cheap Internet in our home.I receive snap benefits for the both of us,I receive Social Security benefit for myself.
Check the page at this link for a listing of all the low-income internet plans available, Gail. Sounds like you qualify for a number of them, so you just need to find the ones offered in your area:
I am looking for a free internet connection for my smart phone and tablet. I have Medicaid and live with my parents who are on a fixed income. I am in process of fighting for my Ssdi due to health issues and need internet for some communications and also to allow me to de-stress.. I have absolutely no income. Is there anything for me?
Even the Lifeline broadband plans you can get for free internet provide very little internet usage. But some is better than none. You can check them out at our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, to see all the plans available in your state. Here’s a link:
You should also take a look at the entire list of low-income internet plans. You may be able to find one that’s available in your area for which you qualify. Here’s a link to that page:
john says
human-i-t helps out the low income families alot
Eric Sliva says
i forgot to add to my last post that i only have a desk computer while my son has a lap top,xbox and tablet to use with the internet…i dont have any type of phone for the internet too costly…i just use my flip cell phone at 1000 minutes per month at 27+ bucks per month and i have had this phone for 6 years now…
desperate in south dakota for internet service strong wenough to game live obn and watch movies and tv from….ty
Eric Sliva says
i live in south dakota and im on ssi and i have a child in high school…where can i get cheap internet that provides enough speed so i can also use it to watch movies and tv from since i cant afford cable anymore and between my son and i we seem to be on line a lot each day since he also does his live gaming on his xbox to relax since he has a form of autism…the area i will soon be living offers 8 up and 1 down and i know that is extremely low for 60+ bucks a month with the other company being 10 up and 3 down for 90+ bucks a month….and these are the only two listed in my area…so if there is any other way to get cheap internet thats not dish or the other satelite co. since i cant aford bundles and cant be stuck to long term contracts i would like it….
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Visit EveroneOn.org to find out which services are available in your area.
Vicky Horton says
I have a freedom pop dont know how to hook up im 66 yrs old asks for pass word dont know it. Can you please help me. Could really use this.I’m all by myself at home an only make 750.00 a month.An 65.00 in food stamps. Thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact FreedomPop’s customer service or tech support team, Vicky. They should be able to talk you through the process.
capistrano says
how i can get free kouta??
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We would love to answer your question, Capistrano, but we don’t have the slightest idea what “kouta” is. Sorry.
Cloudy says
searching for LYNKSYS guest password for my mobile phone 7069868042
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No one will have that except you, Cloudy. You had to create that password when you set up your Lynksys product.
Melody Rodgers says
My husband is severely hearing impaired. We just installed the free caption phone through the government. However, it requires high speed internet to make it work properly. We have a hotspot but not unlimited data so the phone would eat up our data if we left it on all the time. Is there a program where he could get free high speed internet in order to operate his phone correctly and 24/7?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of the low-income internet plans offer unlimited internet, Melody. Some of them say they do, but the speed is throttled down after the first gigabyte or first three gigs. We don’t know how much data captioning takes, so that may not be an issue for you. Here’s where you can check out all those low-income plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Mann Zar Ni says
Give me dtac internet free
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We have no idea what dtac is, Mann. We Googled it and it appears to be a telephone/internet company located in Thailand.
Elijah Robinson III says
I’m a disabled Veteran on a limited income, I already have the AT&T bundle which I got before I found out about the low-income program. My question is, can I have my service corrected to the low-income program? I would definitely appreciate any help I can get. My phone #(213) 294-****. Please feel free to give me a call when you receive this message. Thank You.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, Elijah, they will not allow you to switch from full-price service to discounted service. You can understand it from their point of view because they’re trying to make a profit, but that doesn’t help the needy.
However, you may be able to switch to one of the other low-income internet plans. Check them all out to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area. Here’s a link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
jackson fromme says
your netzero info is out of date or I think it is. The stick is 69.95 and free service is only good for a year.
Terrycia says
I have free government fhone there’s is not much time on the internet. I am on medical, I’m disable. So how do i apply
Internet WiFi from the coverment.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can find a complete list of all the low-income internet service providers, Terrycia. Check them out carefully to find out which ones your eligible for and also which ones are available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Anna Jones says
Free internet service for my home
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no plan that offers free internet, Anna. But you can check out all the low-cost, low-income plans here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Patrick Burke says
I am getting a free smart phone from the government ,there is not much time on the Internet . I am on SSI and Medicaid food stamp ,I’m disable. So how do I apply for Internet wifi from the government or discounted prices .
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s a link to an article that tells you about each of the low-income internet plans available, Patrick. Check them all out to find the ones for which you are eligibile that are available where you live:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Bonnie Soper says
I like to have free smartphone and a free laptop sent to this address Bonne Sue Soper **** ****** Rockford Il 61104
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It doesn’t work that way, Bonnie. You must apply with one of the low-income internet companies that offer these service. You can find them all listed here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
One thing to keep in mind is that there are no free computers.
Tammy Sharp says
I have a phone thank u what do i have to do to get a laptop im about ready to loose my car, house since my husband past away may 17th so now i have to try to take care of the business in its a little scarey since he was the one that took care of that.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Visit EveryoneOn.org to find a variety of computers available for $150 or less.
glenn cook says
need internet to find jobs
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can find all the low-income internet plans, Glenn. Check them all out carefully to make sure you find plans for which you are eligible that are available where you live:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Each service provider’s page has the contact info you need in order to apply.
ilisia barriga says
Need a cheap internet so I can work from home
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income plans available, Ilisia. Check them all out to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area. You can find them all at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
george glick says
im on a fixed income with very little money to spare but i use the computer everyday which is y best option for high speed internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s an impossible question for us to answer, George. There are so many variables and some of them depend on where you live. We’d recommend that you look at all the low-income options available. You can find them here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check them all out to find the ones you qualify for and the ones available where you live.
judith says
Lillian. Att offers their high speed U-verse internet for just $10 a month to homes that receive SNAP. The modem and installation is free. Its called ATT Access.
Lillian Fields says
I live in Poolville, Texas
I will be 74 in March 2017
I am on Social Security
I do not have a land line or internet.
I do have a computer but can not use it because I don’t have internet. My hot spot was costing too much. I have managed to keep my cell phone.
I am asking, is there free high speed internet for me?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of them are free, Lillian, but there are quite a few plans that are pretty darn inexpensive. Even though CheapInternet.com is located in the Dallas area, we had to look up Poolville on the map, and much to our surprise we’re almost neighbors with out being west of Fort Worth.
It looks like Poolville is pretty rural and that’s always a problem for internet service. Here’s what we’d suggest. Take a look at all the low-income internet services available at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
You’ll need to go over each of them carefully to find out two things: (1)which ones you’re eligible for, and (2) which ones are available in your area. Our list of cities and states is a pretty good guideline, but not infallible. So after you find the ones you’re eligible for, contact those providers to find out if the service is available in your neighborhood. You may be able to find out on those companies’ websites and we provide you with that contact info on the pages dedicated to each of those companies. Good luck, y’all.
Gail C. Johnson says
My granddaughter is 9yrs old acomputer will help her with herstudying; math,reading spelling. We also need cheap Internet in our home.I receive snap benefits for the both of us,I receive Social Security benefit for myself.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check the page at this link for a listing of all the low-income internet plans available, Gail. Sounds like you qualify for a number of them, so you just need to find the ones offered in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Cheryl says
I am looking for a free internet connection for my smart phone and tablet. I have Medicaid and live with my parents who are on a fixed income. I am in process of fighting for my Ssdi due to health issues and need internet for some communications and also to allow me to de-stress.. I have absolutely no income. Is there anything for me?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Even the Lifeline broadband plans you can get for free internet provide very little internet usage. But some is better than none. You can check them out at our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, to see all the plans available in your state. Here’s a link:
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
You should also take a look at the entire list of low-income internet plans. You may be able to find one that’s available in your area for which you qualify. Here’s a link to that page:
http://www.cheapinternet.co
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet