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Cox Low-Income Internet: Making more families eligible for high-speed internet
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One high-speed internet plan for participants of SNAP, TANF and School Lunch programs. And another plan for residents of HUD-assisted housing with school age children.
Cox Communications is now offering two different plans that bring high-speed Internet to financially-struggling Americans. One is aimed at families that participate in SNAP, TANF and the National School Lunch Program. The other is aimed at residents of HUD-assisted housing with school-age children. And they both deliver high-speed Internet for just $9.95 per month.
Cox is one of the many cable television companies that participate in a program called Connect2Compete, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the Digital Divide between America’s rich and poor.
Cox program #1 – for families participating in SNAP, TANF and the National School Lunch Program
If you live in areas of the country served by Cox and you qualify under their rules, you can now get their Low-Income Internet for just $9.95 per month instead of the much higher subscription rates the company typically charges for its lowest cost introductory plan.
Not only does their Low-Income Internet cost just $9.95 a month, but it delivers a truly fast internet experience at 5 Mbps download speed. That’s enough to enjoy streaming movies.
Plus there’s no deposit required, contracts to sign, installation or modem rental fees and the price is guaranteed for 2 years.
But the benefits of Cox Low-Income Internet don’t stop there. Cox says that qualifying families will also be able to purchase a computer for under $150. (The price is actually $149.99, but they are technically correct that the price is “under $150″.) They charge no activation fees and require no additional equipment fees. And the icing on the cake? They also include the Norton Security Suite, which gives you professional online security, absolutely free. That’s great, because it usually costs $160 or more.
Do you qualify for Cox low-income internet?
You can qualify for the Low-Income Internet program if at least one student in your home qualifies for the National School Lunch program. You will prove your eligibility by telling them that you have a student in the home and by submitting evidence of participation in the school lunch program, or evidence of being on either Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Why do participation in SNAP or TANF work? Because being on either program qualifies a student for the National School Lunch program, and we suppose the internet provider understands that not everyone can find their National School Lunch enrollment paperwork.
A recent announcement by the company gave us the impression that simply being on SNAP or TANF, even without a child in school, would make someone eligible for their low-income internet program. But given Connect2Compete (everyoneon.org), where you sign up for the Cox program, will only enroll anyone in this program who has a child in school lunch, that’s apparently the rule.
A few restrictions do apply
Cox program #2 – for families living in HUD-assisted housing with school-age children
Cox Communications, one of the nation’s largest cable TV companies, working with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD), is now offering low-cost internet to any HUD-assisted household with school-age children within Cox’s 18-state service area — including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia.
How low is the cost? You’ll get high-speed Internet access for the just $9.95 per month. It includes downloads speeds up to 10 Mbps, free in-home WiFi, free installation and free access to hundreds of thousands of WiFi hotspots across the country.
Just as in Cox’ other low-income program, families that qualify for the HUD-assisted program will also be able to purchase a computer for under $150. And they’ll pay no activation fees nor any additional equipment fees.
A few restrictions do apply
Although Cox has expanded the number of ways you can qualify for its low-income internet program, there are a couple restrictions of which you should be aware.
Restriction #1: You’re out of luck if you’ve been a Cox customer within the last three months. For example, if you’re a current Cox customer, the only way you can sign up for its low income internet plan is to cancel your service now and wait to sign up in 90 days. Frustrating, of course, but it may just be worth the wait.
Restriction #2: You’re out of luck if you have a Cox bill that’s more than 12 months overdue. That means you can’t sign up for the program unless you pay off that overdue bill or agree to a payment plan.
Restriction #3: Check your closet. You’re out of luck if you find any unreturned Cox cable equipment buried behind your mops and brooms. You’ll need to return that equipment before you can qualify for the low-cost internet plan.
Restriction #4: Obviously, you must live in an area served by Cox cable. According to our research, the company’s low-cost, high-speed internet service is available in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Those states are: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Virginia.
Cable television franchises are bought, sold and traded like baseball cards, so if you don’t see your state on this list, you should still check with Cox just in case they’ve added service in another market since this article was posted.
How to order Cox low-income internet
You can’t just go to the Cox website to order the low-income plan. You have to begin at a special page at Connect2Compete’s website, or call their Connect2Compete hotline:
Cox, which was originally known as a newspaper publisher and decades later known for its chain of radio stations, was founded in Ohio back in the late 1800s. Cox jumped into the cable television industry in 1962 when it purchased a group of cable systems in Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Washington.
With approximately 6.2 million total customers, Cox is the nation’s third largest cable and broadband company.
Cities in which Cox offers low-income internet
This may not be a comprehensive list, but it covers most of the cities, towns and metro areas in which Cox Low-Income Internet is available.
ARKANSAS – Alma, Barling, Bella Vista, Bentonville, Berryville, Booneville, Centerton, Charleston, Danville, Elkins, Eureka Springs, Farmington, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Garfield, Gentry, Gravette, Green Forest, Greenwood, Harrison, Huntsville, Lavaca, Lincoln, Lowell, Mena, Mulberry, Ozark, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale, Van Buren, Waldron, West Fork, Yellville
ARIZONA – Apache Junction, Avondale, Benson, Bisbee, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Cave Creek, Chandler, Coolidge, Douglas, El Mirage, Eloy, Florence, Fort Huachuca, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Gold Canyon, Goodyear, Green Valley, Hereford, Huachuca City, Laveen, Litchfield Park, Maricopa, Mesa, New River, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Sahuarita, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, Sierra Vista, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Tonopah, Tucson, Vail, Waddell, Wickenburg, Willcox, Wittmann, Youngtown
CALIFORNIA – Aliso Viejo, Alpine, Bonita, Bonsall, Camp Pendleton, Capistrano Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Carpinteria, Chula Vista, Corona Del Mar, Coronado, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, Foothill Ranch, Goleta, Harbor City, Imperial Beach, Irvine, Jamul, La Mesa, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Elsinore, Lake Forest, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Lomita, Mission Viejo, National City, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Oceanside, Orange, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Margarita, Redondo Beach, San Clemente, San Diego, San Juan Capistrano, San Marcos, San Pedro, San Ysidro, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santee, Solana Beach, Spring Valley, Torrance, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Valley Center, Ventura, Vista, Wilmington
CONNECTICUT – Berlin, Broad Brook, Cheshire, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Glastonbury, Granby, Hamden, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, Newington, Plainville, Plantsville, Portland, Prospect, Rocky Hill, CTSomers, CTSouth Glastonbury, South Windsor, Southington, Stafford Springs, Suffield, Tolland, Vernon Rockville, Wallingford, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Willington, Windsor Locks
FLORIDA – Alachua, Archer, Belleview, Bronson, Cantonment, Crestview, Defuniak Springs, Destin, Dunnellon, Fort Mc Coy, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Mary Esther, Melrose, Miramar Beach, Morriston, Newberry, Niceville, Ocala, Ocklawaha, Pensacola, Ponce De Leon, Reddick, Santa Rosa Beach, Shalimar, Silver Springs, Summerfield, Trenton, Williston
GEORGIA – Bonaire, Byron, Centerville, Forsyth, Fort Valley, Gordon, Gray, Hawkinsville, Kathleen, Lizella, Macon, Perry, Unadilla, Warner Robins
IOWA – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley
IDAHO – Hailey, Ketchum, Rupert
ILLINOIS – Champaign, Mahomet, Monticello, Urbana
KANSAS – Andover, Arkansas City, Augusta, Chanute, Clay Center, Clearwater, Coffeyville, Columbus, Derby, Dodge City, El Dorado, Galena, Garden City, Goddard, Great Bend, Haysville, Hutchinson, Iola, Junction City, Larned, Lindsborg, Manhattan, Mcpherson, Mulvane, Newton, Pittsburg, Pratt, Rose Hill, Salina, Topeka, Valley Center, Wamego, Wichita, Winfield
LOUISIANA – Abbeville, Arnaudville, Baker, Baton Rouge, Belle Chasse, Belle Rose, Berwick, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, Brusly, Carencro, Chalmette, Church Point, Clinton, Crowley, Denham Springs, Des Allemands, Destrehan, Donaldsonville, Duson, Erath, Franklin, Geismar, Gonzales, Greenwell Springs, Gretna, Hahnville, Harvey, Jackson, Jeanerette, Kaplan, Kenner, La Place, Lafayette, Larose, Livingston, Lockport, Luling, Marrero, Maurice, Meraux, Metairie, Morgan City, New Iberia, New Orleans, Patterson, Pierre Part, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Prairieville, Raceland, Rayne, Saint Amant, Saint Bernard, Saint Gabriel, Saint Martinville, Saint Rose, Scott, Sunset, Thibodaux, Vacherie, Violet, Walker, Westwego, Youngsville, Zachary
MASSACHUSETTS – Monson
NEBRASKA – Bellevue, Bennington, Elkhorn, Gretna, La Vista, Omaha, Papillion
NEVADA – Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas
OHIO – Berea, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brookpark, Cleveland, Independence, Lakewood, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River
RHODE ISLAND – Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Charlestown, Chepachet, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Greenville, Harrisville, Hope Valley, Jamestown, Johnston, Kingston, Lincoln, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Scituate, North Smithfield, Pascoag, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Riverside, Rumford, Saunderstown, Smithfield, Tiverton, Wakefield, Warren, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Kingston, West Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket
VIRGINIA – Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Blue Ridge, Boones Mill, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Chesapeake, Clifton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fincastle, Floyd, Fort Belvoir, Fort Eustis, Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Goodview, Great Falls, Hampton, Hardy, Hayes, Herndon, King George, Lanexa, Lorton, McLean, Moneta, Newport News, Norfolk, Oakton, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Providence Forge, Quinton, Reston, Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Salem, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Suffolk, Toano, Troutville, Vienna, Vinton, Virginia Beach, West Point, Williamsburg, Yorktown
Recent Articles on Cox low-income Internet
Cox Cable offering low-cost Internet to HUD-assisted families with children in 18 states-Cox Communications is now offering low-cost internet to any HUD-assisted household with school-age children within Cox’s 18-state service area -- including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia.
We’re not Cox, Ashley. This is an independent informational website that’s not affiliated with any internet service provider. You need to contact Cox at the number shown in the article above.
However, programs are generally locally-based, not statewide. Each of our service provider pages lists all the towns and cities in which that program is available.
Sorry, Connie, but we are not Cox. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact Cox directly using the contact info in the article above.
This is an independent informational website, Abdul, so you cannot activate an account here. However, you can check out all the plans available in your state at this link:
im disable and my husband has a defibulator he has to have the mega box. the internet in my area very stink if you check how many times i have called.. they said that you can help me with my bill.
You know if Cox has Existing customers that have been loyal to them. They should be rewarded for doing so in my opinion. You know there are other cable companies that are way cheaper then them. I mean you sing a contact and they reward yo by up the price after a year. This is laughable. It not the way to do business. Why not give the best price over time to get more people and keep more businesses promote more business in the end. I’m around a lot of people and they always Mention how high priced Cox is. This is not the word of mouth I think a company wants. Just an opinion.
We are on a very fixed income and struggle to keep cable but with rising costs, we are going to have to go to Hulu and sling. Can you help us. We are both over 75 and on SS.
We are struggling to keep cox services The changes are eating us up We are both over 75 and the service is our main entertainment as my husband is dealing with major heart health issues. A major attack with massive damage. Our daughter switched to Hulu and says she is saving lots of money. We have to consider changes but don’t really want to.
Unfortunately, you cannot switch directly from a regular paid account to a low-income account without a 90 days break in service. This is clearly one of the biggest flaws in all the low-income plans.
It is a nightmare trying to deal with COX. I’ve been trying to get C2C for 6 weeks. No one in COX can sign you up over the phone. It all has to be done online. If you have questions no one online can answer them in chat or email. The only option is to call 866-961-**** Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m PST. I went on the c2c website, it said my address was not serviceable. I called, they said my address was serviceable but couldn’t sign me up over the phone. I was given the c2c number. They said my address was not serviceable. This goes around for 3 weeks until someone says, oh your address isn’t serviceable because the previous homeowner let their account go into collections. I said SHE DIED! I bought this house 3 years ago. It’s just been a cluster frack for months now. I hate cox. I hate them so much.
Unfortunately, the company will not allow you to switch over without a 90 day break in service and without all past due bills being paid. Yes, we think that’s a bad decision that harms low-income customers, but that’s the way the rules are written.
Check out all the low-income service providers to find the one that fits your needs best, Pilar. Then contact that company using the info we provide and enroll:
We are low income, our children have been told to distance learning for the school year. We can not afford 9.95 a month, that’s food for our family. We receive SNAPS and TAFA, do you have any free internet for the children’s school?
I am absolutely out of my whits. I need a low cost internet because of my income and for security. I just keep getting higher bills. I don’t want anything special. I just want a internet service that is 50.00 plus. I’m in the 60+ and my income is embarrassing. I have spoke to several people my age and they get a flat rate unlimited internet for 39.00
Depending on where you live, you can get low-income internet plans far cheaper than $39/month, C. Here’s where you can find all those low-income plans:
I have two of my friends that receive Cox high speed internet for $39.00. I don’t know why this is not available to me. I’m very disappointed and hope you will provide me with the same.
We can’t provide you with anything except information, Hansen. We are not a service provider. But that $39 plan is very expensive compared to the plans we discuss in the article above.
I am checking to see if i qualify for low income internet.
I pay 600.00 a month for my apartment and i only get 800.00.a month S.S.I. and S.S.D.I
And i get food stamps please contact me
Thank you cathy Woodward
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Cathy, and you should check them all out. We list the eligibility rules for each of them along with a general description of where they are available. Here’s that list:
I’m old and on SS and can barely pay the rent and car insurance and toiletries. I could really use wifi the internet to pay bills and do some work at home. I don’t know how to get with one of the programs. I live by myself and my children are grown. I’m single so it’s just me and my low income of 839.00 monthly. Please let me know if I’m eligible for any lie cost internet. I can’t really afford it but I really could benefit from it. I’m 55 single live alone no children in the house in on SSDI and my income is 839.00 monthly my rent is 650.00 monthly then insurance toiletries and that’s all she wrote. Please let me know if I can get low income internet or computer. My Gmail is **********@gmail.com. thank you sincerely Kimberly Dawn Spiva
It’s impossible for us to know which low-income internet service is available at your specific address. Check out ALL the low-income plans at this link to find eligibility rules and general info on where each plan is available:
Are you sure that Cox is the right plan for you, Ethel? Please check them all out before you enroll in order to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can get all the details on each of them:
I just called cox customer service for the internet that is 9.99 a month and was told that I don’t qualify because I don’t have school aged children in my home. I am on snap and I get ss disability. They wanted to charge me almost $100 for internet, why is this? I thought it was for low income families.
Each company defines low-income family in their own way. Have you checked all the other low-income plans to find out if any of them are available in your area? If not, you should. Here’s where you can find them:
buenas tardes yo quiero r si puedo aprobvar para este programa q solo pagas 10 dolares akl mes e intentado entrar a est apagina pero creo q me sal ealgo mal con la direcciomn
So this is not the # I call to see if I can be aprove on this program for me being on Disability and medicate and goodstampd trying to get aprove for low costinternet
Seeing about connecting with Cox the plain for 9.99 I’m on disability , food stamps ,and on medicare trying to get aprove so I can receive service at my home thank you ,!
No tenemos suficiente información para saber si puede calificar. Pero aquí es donde puede encontrar todos los proveedores de servicios y cómo calificar para cada uno de ellos:
Then you need to contact Cox directly, Kyra. This is an independent informational website that is NOT affiliated with Cox or any other service provider. You can find the Cox contact info in the article above.
That’s what this website is all about, Tamika. Just click around the major sections of the site from the navigation bar at the top of the page. You’ll find all the info you need.
Please check out all the low-income internet plans before enrolling with any of them, Rigoberto. You may find one plan that fits your needs better than all the others. Here’s where you can see them all:
My elderly/disabled grandmother currently has cox for her home phone and basic tv service. We help her pay her bills but they are still expensive. She does get food stamps. It would be helpful to have Internet in her house to handle some of her things for her would she qualify for any of these discounts. She’s never had internet access before. Also, I read about a discount for cable service for low income also how can she apply for that?
There are a number of low-income internet plans, Joy. You can read about all of them and the link below to find the one that fits your granny’s need best:
So it’s been a year since I had the service same time last year I go threw hassle on phone with Cox so I go to store & pay off my out standing bill & paid for the equipment in full call the connect to compete for them to tell me once u lose the service never again cam u get it seriously really ur kidding me right now wat in the heck didn’t even put that in the fine print assholes
Not for the Cox plan, but you need to check out all the other low-income plans to see if you are eligible for any of them. You can find info on each of the plans at this link:
Is there a program through Cox to purchase a computer for 149.99? I had read that somewhere but can’t find the site to order. My grandchildren just got the low income internet but they are also needing a computer to utilize for homework and projects.
Thanks
There are a number of low-income plans available, Theresa. Apply for the one that fits your needs best. You can find all those companies and plans at this link:
We live is San Diego but we are moving to Utah. We have the discount cox internet here but we want to check if cox has service in Utah if not is there any discount internet provider?
Cox does not offer service in Utah, but check out all the low-income internet service providers to find out which ones do offer it. You can find them all here:
Because those are the rules of this particular program, Maria. But each program has different eligibility requirements and you should check them all out to find the plans that fits your needs best. Here’s a link to all those plans:
I am not a Senior Citizen but a 40 year old woman who can not and have not been able to work since 2009 due to declining health from a permanent disability. Sadly, the TV/internet is my only connection to the outside world. Not to mention the telephone; which is also connected to my burglar alarm. I am on a fixed income from the government What about helping people like me out?
Check out ALL the low-income internet plans to find out if you qualify for one of them. Pay particular attention to PCs for People, a great plan if it’s available in your area:
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Danielle. You should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can review them all:
The list we provide in the article should be considered a rough guideline to where Cox offers the program. In other words, those towns might be served by Cox. The only way to find out if service is available in your area is to call Cox customer service. The phone number can be found in the article above.
why is the Connect 2 Compete only for SNAP household with school age children ? have you ever considered that seniors receive SNAP also ..and that they use the internet and could use a discounted internet price because we all live on a fixed income…..CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AGE 55 AND OLDER
COX cheap internet is a farce! I live in S.E. Las Vegas in a low income area. I have children who need internet just to do their homework. I meet or exceed all qualifications for this service EXCEPT: The apartment I live in is what is called a “Multi-Unit building” The only internet service available to us here is a barely usable wireless service which costs $13.00 a Week and cannot be used on more than one device. If you attempt to share it – it will not connect or disconnects. The speed is comparable to a 56k modem WHEN you can connect to it. Any other service is refused.
This so-called Low income low cost internet does not exist!!!
I have a question ,i am a cox customer.i just heard about the cheap internet from a friend.Would i have to cancel with cox .and have a waiting period of so many months?i do get snap and have a son who is in school and receives free lunch at school.
Go back and check the article again, Pamela. There’s a 90-day period when you cannot have Cox. But that being the case, you might want to check out the PCs for People low-income internet plan. If it’s available in your area, you could move over to it immediately and not worry about the 90-day Cox black-out. Here’s where you can read more about PC4P:
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Marsha, but we cannot narrow it down to your zip code. Take a look at all the plans to find out which ones are available in your area and which ones fit your needs best. You can the info you need at this link:
Will Cox help low income Seniors with the prices they pay on a fixed income in RI? Why does the cost go up yearly and the Social Security checks doesn’t make much difference, but the rent will go up for that 2% cost of living. I don’t think it’s right. Why do they not care about the elderly? Please tell me!
I do not understand why Cox doesn’t do this for the handicapped as well. I stay with my deceases mom and son. She is 89 and he is 26 and is handicapped (a victim of baby shake). I have called to try to enroll him on this program but he doesn’t qualify because he isn’t in school any longer. She has cable which cox chargers her so much she can’t add internet because of what they want to add it. I want to teach him things that are going to be necessary for him to survive later in life and the internet is going to be a necessary.
I had to cancel my internet service with Cox, because of being on disability and SSA. And when I returned the modem to pay off the last month of service I asked Cox Costumer Services for a better price he told me “you can live without internet, you don’t need it, because you can’t afford it.” I walked out from there and I promised myself to never go back with such people!!!
That’s what you call horrible customer service. Luckily, Silvia, there are other low-income internet options for you. Check them all out to find the plan that works best for you at this link:
Hello!
I live in a suburb of Syracuse, NY which is considered Central NY. AT+T, Comcast, Cox do not offer low income internet in my area. I am a single 59 yr old, receive SNAP and Medicaid.
Do you know what companies service my area with low cost internet?
I’m low income I receive snap Social Security benefits I’m trying to go back to school and I’m looking for some low-income internet I live in the Rocky Mount Virginia area 24151
Cox has a new low-income internet website and we’ll be updating the information on this page later today. Thanks for the tip. And here’s that new website:
Hi. I do plan to check out the link you gave someone else below for more options, as that is what I’m looking for. I don’t live in HUD and I haven’t ever been signed up for food stamps. I’m on SSDI and a lower income tier for AHCCCS. I also receive the reduced energy costs for low income households from SRP. I currently have century link and have been for 10 years, even before they became CL, so I’m not eligible for anything with them.
You need to contact the company to see if it’s available in your area, Ann. If not, check out all the other low-income internet plans at this link. One of them may be available in your area:
My husband has been with cox for about 20 years. He is now decesed. My son and his 2 children live with me I am on disability. He gets food stamps , he does not have a job. Could I close my husbands account and get the 10 dollar Internet in my name or our sons name?
Under normal circumstances, you cannot go immediately from a paid account to a low-income internet account, Patricia. We can’t say this authoritatively, but you may be able to get around that limitation because of your husband’s death. Contact Cox customer service and speak to them about it.
If they will not allow you to make the switch, check out all the other low-income internet plans to see if you qualify for one that is available in your area. You can see them all here:
(Help Please Urgent ) I live in rhode island and have a 16yr old son which my ex and myself have split visitations. We have absolutely no income and only receive snap assistance and liheap.whith this imternet cost effective which would be an excellent opportunity for the family to search forjobs, health care Dr appointments as well for my sons homwork while he is here. Can you please help ,e with this process and direct me towards the correct direction. Thank you Respectively David Lorince 401 481 **** email *******@yahoo.com and Heather Medeiros 401 345 **** **********@yahoo.com thank you.
You should check out all the various low-income plans available before choosing one over another, David. They each have different eligibility requirements, so read carefully. You can find them here:
Check out all the various low-income plans available, Carla. They each have different elibiliity requirements, so make sure you check that closely. You can find them here:
That’s not nearly enough information for us to answer your question, Fran. Each low-income internet program has different eligibility rules. You can check out all those plans and figure out which ones work best for you, by visiting the following link:
No way for us to answer that question, Malcom, because we are not your service provider. Try calling 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone to speak to customer service.
I think just because you ve been a loyal cox customer for 7 years, and just found out about this program, shouldn;t mean you have to go without service for 3month to qualify. Whats the logic behind that?
There are a number of low-income internet plans available in Bakersfield, Ivon. Check out all the low-income plans at this link to find the one that fits your needs best:
Is this internet available in all areas of Topeka, Kansas, specifically the 66608? I have a family that is interested, but have been told by other low income internet providers that they don’t provide the service in their area. Can you please let me know if you provide service through out topeka.
There is now way for us to track down which plans are available at specific addresses, Kara, but you can plug in your zip code to find out what’s available at EveryoneOn.org.
its crazy to pay $160.00 a month or more for internet. its also crazy that medicaid doesnt qualify you for these discounts. so basically im really paying $220.00 a month for internet service which is crazy and stupid. i dont need any of cox in las vegas nevada services anymore.
Check out all the low-income internet plans to see if you qualify for their services, Michelle. Pay particular attention to PCs for People. It’s a great option if it’s available in your area.
We are not Cox, Willie. This is an independent informational website, not a low-income internet service provider.
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, but none of them are specifically for seniors. Here’s where you can check them all out, but we’d recommend taking a close look at PCs for People. It may fit your needs:
on 12/14/17 i apply to centurylink for their basic internet, i am a low income senior citizen, and they turn me
down. it turns they do not have this program anymore, they offer me a $45.00 a month rate. so please inform your readers.
We continue to get reports from readers that CenturyLink is no longer offering this service. However, CenturyLink has told us that this is not true. We’ll continue to investigate and let our readers know the facts as soon as we can ferret them out.
Sorry, Cynthia, you must have kids participating in one of those federal assistance programs to qualify for the Cox plan. But check out PCs for People at this link:
Which plans are available in Tennessee for internet and cable i receive snap free lunches for my grandchildren and i live in hud so please send me the web site to sign up
Sorry, Alice, but we receive so many comments and questions every day that we cannot possibly respond to each one personally. But you can find all the plans available in your state at this link:
Hi I am living in Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 and I am student in college. I want internet cox for low income in my home. What do I do? pl send for me aplication or your form. thank you
Before you decide to enroll with Cox, Hosseinali, we would recommend that you closely check out ALL the low-income plans currently available to see if you can find one that meets your needs better than the others. Here’s where you can find them all:
We’re not Cox, Yavonne. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact Cox directly or check to see if you can find availability on its website.
You should check out ALL of the low-income internet plans, their eligibility rules, and what each plan offers before you decide on any of them. Here’s where you can find them all:
I recently got approved for connect2compete from cox. After much back and forth I was told they have to mail the equipment for the internet since they discontinued carrying the model needed in stores. I’ve already turned off Att and now have no internet and have to wait 5 days.
One of the store associates told me sites accessed are monitored and will discontinue service if we stream videos, Netflix, or access any social media. Is this true?
No, that is not true. Here’s what is true: Each of the plans listed under “Low-Income Internet” has a different method of determining how much internet you get. In most cases, you get a certain amount of internet each month at the highest-speed available in your area. Then you usually get unlimited internet at a greatly reduced speed. We can’t guarantee that every companie has this same business model, but most do.
I just got service from cox 8 days ago… But I’m on the program mention… I had AT&T access program but the area I moved to don’t allow AT&T service…. As I said I just signed up for service 8 days ago n already received a 199.51 bill…. I went from paying 10.00 a month with AT&T to this and I’m mortified …. Is there anything u can advise
First, you need to speak to customer service immediately because it sounds as if you didn’t get signed up for the right Cox program. Ask to speak to a supervisor, because they usually have more leeway and power to make decisions.
If that supervisor won’t/can’t help you, you always have the option of switching to a different low-income internet company. Here’s where you can find a list of all of them:
My name is Sayed I am refugee liveing with low income I need internet for my home. my email is *******@gmail.com if you help me it will be your kindness.
That’s a good question, Brittany. In theory, it is unlimited. But in reality, you get a predetermined amount of high-speed internet. But after you reach that limit, the speed is throttled down so far that “unlimited” becomes meaningless.
You should check out all the low-income internet plans available before deciding which one to enroll with, Rosa. Here’s where you can find those plans:
If you are already on the cox low income can I still ask about the $149.99 computer that is available? I didn’t know about the computer until just now I’ve been having my cox low income internet for about 3 years.
There are a number of low-income internet plans you need to check out, Tawana. One of them may be just what you need. Here’s an article that tells you more about each of them:
There are a number of low-income internet services available, Sherrie. We’re pretty sure that at least one of them will work for you. Here’s where you can find more info on those plans, a rough indication of where they are availalbe, eligibility requirements, contact info and more:
My head is spinning. We live in rural Oklahoma ( about 5 miles east of Antlers, OK zip 74523)
I cannot seem to find anyone who offers lower priced internet for low income families.
Is it possible that there just isn’t anything out there for us?
I would like to kno if i qualify for low income internet service i live in eloy iam currently on disability n social security i am raising a 5yr old grsnddaughter who just started school
Take a look at the complete list of low-income internet service providers, Julie. Pay particular attention to the programs from 4GCommunity, PCs for People, and even AT&T. They may work for you.
I live in Barstow California 92311 and can’t get spectrum as I owe past due bill as previous customer. Please help me find and sign up for low income internet service for $10/ I have no income but have food stamps and medi cal and Tag Mobile government phone my phone number is 442 235 ****
Take a look at the complete list of low-income internet service providers, Sally. This won’t be an easy one, because Barstow is so small and isolated, but pay particular attention to the programs from 4GCommunity, PCs for People, and even AT&T.
Hi, i recently done an application online and realized after i submitted it that i had messed up, is there anyway i can access my application to fix it or is there a number i can call to get it fixed?
There are a number of low-income internet plans, Amy. We’re pretty sure that one of them will be exactly what you need. Here’s where you can find them all:
Hi I have 2 kids who live in my house. They are my sisters but my mom and I take care of them. They get the free food program at school. I am also on Medicaid. Do I qualify?
Yes. The children don’t need to be yours to qualify. The only requirement is that they live in your household.
But before you decide to enroll with Cox, you owe it to yourself to check out all the other low-income plans that are available. Here’s where you can find them all:
Hi im low income family w/ children. I live about 20 minute drive from the city of Chico, California. Up in the foothills in a place called Forest Ranch. Theres no gas station, or public transportation. Im having problems trying to find someone who can provide me service at a price i can afford. I cant afford these high dollar satalite companys who want 2 year contracts ,deposits,etc…Idont have cable of any kind .I dont even have a landline. AT&T provides wireless internet for every house around me.100 ft away and for some reason my house isnt on their map to get service. Comcast doesnt provide service up here either. Nor does xfinity. Now sprint cell service is known to work up here and my roomste got verizon phones and put me on his plan. They built a new tower up here 1 block away and it sucks sometimes. I need internet now but who can i call that i can afford??
Your problem is common among residents of rural areas, Athena. But there may be hope because at least two of the low-income internet plans use Sprint’s national cell network. They are PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Check them out at the following link:
Married, cable is under husband’s name. I have not had cable in my name for more than 5 years. Cable bill (strictly internet) is hurting the pocketbook. Can he cancel service and I put service in my name. We absolutely qualify, 5 kids in the home all in school, receive SNAP and on Section 8. Could that be a possibility?
It sounds as if that might work, but we are honestly not certain. It’s a pity if it won’t work because, as you say, you qualify. Give it a try. What do you have to lose?
You don’t want us to call you, Janice, because we’re not Cox. You need to contact the company customer service team directly using the contact info we provide in the above article.
Read the eligibility rules a little closer, Renata. They say you must have a child in your home. We assume that”s not the case with a senior citizen (although it’s possible, we suppose, and we congratulate him if that’s the case).
But there are other programs for which he is eligible IF they are available where he lives. Check out PCs for People, 4GCommunity, and Access from AT&T at the following link:
I am searching for low income internet for poor Seniors. Senior need this just as much as people with children do. I need to find work to supplement the measley Social Security Check.
Yeah, it’s also a mystery to us why none of the low-income internet service providers don’t offer plans for needy seniors. However, there are some other plans you may qualify for, Teresa. Here’s where you can find them (pay particular attention to plans from PCs for People, 4GCommunity and maybe even AT&T):
Sounds like you qualify, Emily, but we think it’s important for you to check out all the low-income plans available at this link. Find the ones you’re eligible for that are also available in your area, then contact those providers:
She may IF she’s a student. You didn’t say if she’s a student. But before you enroll in the Cox program, you owe it to yourself to check out all the other low-income internet plans, too. You may find one that offers more than Cox. Here’s a link that will take you to a page that gives you lots of detail:
That’s a situation we’ve never run into, but we don’t think she will qualify because “kids” is defined as 18 or younger. But there are other plans you may qualify for and you should check them out — AT&T, PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Good luck.
Here’s a link that will take you to all the low-income internet plans:
We’re pretty confident that one or more of those companies offer plans in your area. We’ve given a rough outline of each company’s coverage by state and town. Just look through each company listing to find those cities and contact info.
A couple questions, Linda. Does your grandson live in your home? If not, you don’t qualify for this program. If he does live in your home, do you qualify for SNAP, TANF or the school lunch program? If not, you don’t qualify for this program. Are you a current Cox, customer? If so, you don’t qualify for this program. If you do qualify based on the above reasons, use the information we provided to contact Cox.
If you don’t qualify, there may be a couple other programs that could help out. Check into PCs for People and 4GCommunity at the link below:
Being on social security doesn’t necessarily make you qualified for the Cox plan, Patricia. However, there are a couple other plans that you would qualify for if they are available in your area. Check out PCs for People and 4GCommunity at this link:
live in CT, have low income due to my husband being the only with a job and its seasonal. I have disabilities that i”m trying to get ssi for. it is a long slow process that is leaving our family in the gutter. its hard because before we had kids i worked a job that was a combo…by day was a sales associate and at evening i worked in the night club at the same building. had problems with my narcolepsy then but didnt know that this was the cause of sleepiness and falling asleep at work or the overwellimg urge to sleep. I also suffer from depression, panic attacks and self harming behaviors. at this point in life i am trying to get help for my many issues. we have 2 boys which are expected to do things online, but we cant afford it. We would really like some help.
I was wondering if you have the low income internet available in Sacramento, California. We actually live in Citrus Heights which is a smaller City in Sacramento California.
We’re not Cox, Kara, so we can’t tell you what materials it makes available. But don’t decide on Cox too quickly, because a number of other low-income plans are available. You can check them all out at this link:
So from what I am seeing in Rhode Island the only option is cox and i would have to go without internet for 3 months just to qualify because there are no other providers to pick from in Tiverton unless you had dish or something? My son qualifies for free lunch, i have snap, medical, and hud housing..work 3 jobs as a single mom..there has to be another option I am just not seeing?
I live in Santa ysabel, CA,
In between valley center
And ramona. I am a senior on the snap program and I have medicaid. I need a very low cost internet service. Please help
Check out all the low-income internet plans at the following link, Cathleen. We’re confident you’ll find one that’s available in your area and for which you’re eligible.
I’ve called all 3 companies Cox, Comcast and AT&T and we’re not in a service area for any of these programs and if you look at the lists of service areas these are all really nice and expensive cities to live in, in California. They aren’t targeting true low income cities. It’s really sad how they get around this. Sorry Cox I think if I could afford to live in Laguna Beach I could afford high speed internet. What a joke thank for the links they were helpful but these companies are full of well you know what.
I think it really is unfair that if you’re currently a Cox customer, you aren’t qualified for the discount internet program. My fourteen year old granddaughter desperately needs this service. Her mother is a struggling single parent and though my granddaughter is enrolled in the student lunch assistance program, she does not qualify for your discount internet program because they currently have Cox cable services. Why is this so? Very discriminatory and unfair!!
It’s not “our” discount internet program, K. We’re and independent website and you should think of us as the information messenger, not the service provider. We completely agree that this is probably the worst part of all the low-income internet plans. We hope this oversight gets corrected soon.
That being said, there may be other low-income internet plans available to you, your daughter and your granddaughter. Check them all out very carefully at the following link to find out (1) which ones you qualify for, and (2) Which ones are available in your area. Hopefully, you’ll find one that answers both those issues.
Yes I live in Waterbury CT I receive food stamps and I’m on disability. My annual income is 15,560.00. I receive SSDisability I really need an affordable internet and a computer for 150.00
Check out our entire list of low-income internet plans at the following link, Vincenza. Check each of the programs carefully and you may find that you qualify for more than one plan that’s available in your area:
You’re better off thinking of our list of cities and states as being generally correct, Rey. Cable companies win and lose municipal bids, trade territories with other cable companies, and buy and sell smaller cable companies all the time. For the latest, up-to-date info, your best bet is to contact Cox.
Even if Cox is not available in your area, you have other options. Here’s where you can find a list of all the low-income internet plans available.
We had have had this internet for a few years and cox told us that we have had it too long, and we had to get there interent for 65.00 dollars a month and I cannot afford that. My kids or 8, and 12. Is it a time limit with this program?
Cox has always said its price on this program was guaranteed for two years. You, Charles, have the unfortunate distinction of being the first reader who has reported having his prices raised. Please keep us updated.
Keep in mind, however, that other programs are available. It’s possible that you qualify for one that’s available in your area. You can see all of them at the following link:
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are both great options if you live in an area covered by the Sprint national cell phone network.
You need to check out all the low-income internet plans, Tonya. We’re confident that you’ll be eligible for at least one of them that’s available in your area. Here’s a link to all those plans:
I am on SSDI/ widows SS. I receive a small amount of food stamps. My grandson comes to my house Mon. – Fri. After school till his mother gets out of work. He has homework to do so internet is important. I live in Brockton MA. I just cannot afford the $80. For Comcast any longer so I have been seriously considering shutting of the basic cable/ internet. Is there a company that would supply me with low income internet and reception for my local TV channels?
Good news, Charlene. There are a couple plans for which it looks like you’re eligible in your area. They are PCs for People and 4GCommunity. You can check out all the Low-income Internet plans (including those two) at the following link:
Trying to get the low income internet for my daughter, a recent amputee that has not worked for the past 90 days. She does not qualify becasue she does not have children. What ca we do to help her?
Go to the following link and you can find a couple programs for which children are not a requirement, Bob. Specifically, take a look at PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are available anywhere Sprint’s national cell network is available. Good luck to you and your daughter.
hello cox i spoke to someone about why cutting the internet because of the high rate. but they said they helping the student with Low income I am so surprise. Are they helping at all?
Yes I have one, I recently got internet package and found your site way before they install it. The lady at Cox in Kansas told me they didn’t have the package off your site, and I’m on snap and now I cant get it cause of the rules of having it, i even tried to fax them the pages off the internet from this site. Can you do anything about it?
The customer service rep you spoke to does not know what she is talking about, Brenda. Next time you call in, ask for a supervisor. Here are a couple links — one to the Cox website itself, which describes the program, and another to Connect2Compete, which provides the service for Cox. If Cox persists in saying they do not offer the program, give them these links:
Hey just want to say thank you guys! I was having trouble finding the info on low income internet, but your site gave me almost everything in one place. Awesome job on trying to help people out! My only question was how much internet did Cox give, but I read and went to their site and talked to a rep. You guys rock!
Hello, Cox, I’m JT and I am wondering why you do not have a program for low-income, disabled senior citizens. Many of your disabled seniors, including myself, cannot work and are on fixed Government incomes. I personally believe that gearing your program only towards low-income families with school age children is too limited and should include low-income disabled seniors.
Hi my name is carol ismalun and I was wondering if I might qualify for the program I do receive snap benefits I live in Fairfax county va and I’m planing on moving to a senior citizen residences between may & June. thank you ms ismalun
It’s impossible for us to track each of the programs down to the local level, Carol, but you can check out all the low-income internet plans at this link:
We know some of them are available in Virginia, but you can probably find out if they are available at your address or in your zip code by visiting the various companies websites. Most of their sites offer s function that allows you to plug in that address or zip to get an instant availability answer.
Hi this Carrie Burgdorf my family and I live in Chester Illinois in the Randolph County Housing Authority and I was just wondering if we would qualify for this we receive SNAP and free lunches
I live in mesa, az,,I’m 63 and have the paperwork from vocational rehab saying I’m disabled,,my income is 1800$, monthly,,,i’m ,below the poverty level,,do I qualify for low-income programs,,I’m still trying to use wifi to go back to school to qualify for disabled jobs..I have a spine injury,,I’m not in a wheelchair
Unfortunately, disability does not qualify you for any of the cheap internet plans, Bruce. And even more unfortunately, $1800 per month is not below the poverty line (unless there are several people in your household). Take a look at the PCs for People plan because it allows you to qualify with a higher income:
I am on a fix income .trying to find. Cheap wifi,cable service.
I can afford. I do get food stamp,my grand. Son stay with me.and.I want to. Keep wifi in house for. His school work help. .
My niece lives in Mathews County VA, right outside Gloucester County VA and has 3 children on FREE lunch and gets food stamps. Is this program offered in her area? She lives on Buckley Hall Road
It’s impossible for us to track availability down to the local level, Sandy. Just too many variables. But go to the following link to find a list of all the low-income internet programs available. We give rough indicators of which cities they’re available in, but for exact information you should visit each of the companies’ websites. Most of them allow you to plus in an address or zip code to check availability. Good luck.
Really? I already have service so you cant help me get a cheaper deal? Wow!!! Another benefit for some but not for others. I pay $30.00 a month to have this service so I cant get a better deal and you help me save $20.00 a month? UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!! Dont worry I do not expect a reply.
Donna, are you under the mistaken impression that this website is somehow affiliated with Cox Cable? We’re not. We’re an independent website that reports news and information about low-income internet plans.
According to your article, “Cox says that qualifying families will also be able to purchase a computer for under $150.”
I have called Cox customer service and Connect2Compete, and neither one seems to know anything about this. Can you refer me to a website or phone number that can explain how to apply for a computer as well as internet service?
All these companies could do a better job of making it simple, Jens. Here’s what you do: Visit Connect2Compete.org and look up at the top of the homepage for EveryoneOn.org. Click on it and it will take you to a page that allows you to find all the offers in your area.
For example, in our zip code it said, “We’ve found 3 Internet offers , 12 computer offers , and 5 computer training locations near you!” And showed us specifically what they are. Good luck.
All companies claim different speeds, David, and what they claim isn’t always what they deliver. On top of that, different neighborhoods also have different speeds. In other words, your best bet is to contact customer service by phone or in an online chat to see what they “promise.”
There’s one that might work because it allows the recipient to have a much higher income than the other low-income internet programs. Check out PCs for People on this page (one caveat: You must live in an area served by the Sprint national cell network).
You left this comment on our Cox page, Toshira, but there are a number of other low-income plans available. You owe it to yourself to check them all out to see which ones you qualify for and which ones are available in your area. Here’s an article that explains them all:
How do pay my bill on the 16th of this month. My is Marie Tinker an i get da $9.95 internet cause my daughter Maryah gets free lunch. So do i pay on line or over the phone?
We don’t know who your service provider is nor what kind of plan you signed up for, Marie. You’ll need to contact your service provider’s customer service team in order to get the correct answer to your question.
We’re unable to accurately track where in program is available down to that level, Tanika. But here’s a complete list of all the low-income internet plans currently available. The lists of cities where they are available is comprehensive, but we don’t claim it is 100% accurate because things are constantly changing. We’d suggest that you use this list as a starting point, then contacting the companies for which you qualify to find out if they’re available in your zip code and address. Here’s that list:
We don’t know where you live, Clara, so we cannot recommend a specific program. But you can check out all the programs and figure out which ones are available in your area and which ones you qualify for here:
Then that’s exactly what you should do, Tonii. Choose the service provider that is available in your area and contact its customer service team. Here’s where you can find all the providers available across the country:
There are lots of different low-income plans in Oklahoma and most of them offer far more minutes than are available in other states. Here’s where you can find all those plans for your state:
Are you sure Cox is the right plan for you, Christian? You should check out all the low-income plans available before you make that decision. They all offer different ways to qualify and are available in different parts of the country. We’d advise you to check them all out before you make a decision:
There is not yet a widespread program for seniors, Natah. Comcast is conducting a pilot program in several markets around the country, but the results are not yet in. In the meantime, do you qualify for any of the low-income plans available? Here’s a list of all those programs. Check them all out very carefully to see if you qualify for any of them.
I just got a letter from the Food Service Department, saying that my son is now elegible to recibe Free Meals at school.
I would like to apply for the cheap cox internet. What do I have to do
Do you service 26726? I am trying to get service for my mother. But want to know if you provide service before seeing if she qualifies on her limited income.
Please send me application for the cox internet for 9.99 monthly om in ph arizoba my adre$ 353 ******** ph az 85009 thank u again my name is Jennifer mada thabk you
There’s only one program that’s based purely on income, Oscar. That’s the PCs for People plan. But be aware that it’s only available in areas served by the Sprint national cell network. Here’s where you can read about that program:
If you live in HUD-assisted housing, you will also qualify for the newly-expanded Comcast Internet Essentials network. Here’s where you can read about that:
Yes. You qualify because your kids are no the school lunch program. In fact, you would qualify even if they weren’t on the school lunch program, but qualified for it.
I’m a bit peeved about Cox’s restrictions on the low income service. My family qualifies for the plan for families with children on SNAP, but we are automatically disqualified because we already have service through them. Cox is the ONLY provider in our area, so we’re basically screwed unless we can find a loophole. My question is, since the current account is in my husband’s name only, can we make this work by cancelling the account under his name and opening the new low income account under mine? I haven’t officially changed my last name yet so it may be unlikely to throw up a red flag due to having the same last name on top of it being the same address.
We hate to help you circumvent the rules, but it sounds like your plan may work, Maria. We would imagine that your husband would have to schedule service to be cancelled, let’s say, a week in advance, and you would need to schedule your Internet Essential service to begin the next day. Good luck. Please let us know if this devious plan is successful.
We just became eligible as I became disabled. I think its ridiculous Cox restrictions which make our large family ineligble. How does this help families. I have a vision impaired child who really needs Internet access.
Thank you very much for your kind comments, Suzanne. There is a program you should look at. It’s called PCs for People and you can find out more about it (and all the other low-income plans) here:
Yes, indeed, we do, Vanessa. Take a look at our “Low-Income Internet” page. It will show you ALL the service providers. Comcastd definitely offers its Intetrnet Essesntials program to parochial and home-schooled children. We have not heard if the other companies make the same sort of offers, but we would not be surprised. In addition, PCs for People has much less restrictive income restrictions, so you may qualify for that plan. But do yourself a favor and check out all the programs.
There are other programs available, Kathy, and you should check them all out to see if you qualify and if they’re available in your area. Here’s a link that will take you to our service provider page:
We have been loyal customers of Cox for over 23 years, but are excluded from participating in this much needed discount for this same reason; otherwise we qualify. I understand I can cancel for 3 months and then apply. Don’t know what we can use for 3 months as children are in school this summer; AT&T does not participate in Virginia.
“Ironic and unfortunate.” We couldn’t have described it any better, Diane. It’s a flaw in the system that really needs to be addressed. Sorry you are one of those folks who fall between the cracks.
I am a 41year old female online student that is at the mercy of anyone willing to help me better my situation and life by furthering my education. I have encountered a substantial amount of setbacks since i started this journey of higher education. I thank you for your time and consideration.
Good for you for doing what’s necessary to better your life situation, Jennifer. But instead of leaving a comment here, you’ll need to apply directly with one of the low-income Internet service providers. You can find a list of all the programs here:
Unfortunately, you need children to qualify for the Cox program, Stephen. But there are other programs for which you may qualify. Go to the following page and check out the AT&T plan and the plan from PCs for People. You’ll need to live in an area covered by the AT&T or Sprint networks, but these are great plans:
Cox Communications offers nothing for seniors but yet they offer students on Snap or in HUD housing free or reduced fees for internet and TV. I am willing to bet most of these students are NOT Americans or legal citizens! Many seniors living alone have only their TV and or internet to keep them company. Cox constantly raises their prices but seniors living on social security do not get cost of living or income increases yearly and if they do it’s very little 1 or 2%. Cox is too greedy to help them keep their service when it comes to …choosing between food, prescriptions, cable TV and or internet! Their cheapest internet is now $32.99 for a speed that’s slower than the old dial up connections! The cheapest cable TV line up consists of mostly channels that are of no interest to anyone, mostly community and a bunch of junk channels. They should give them good channels like… movies, history, discovery, and cable news, etc. HELP OUR SENIORS STAY CONNECTED!!!!
These low cost programs don’t exist. AT&T brags that they have service in my area. They don’t. Some of these websites have numbers that aren’t in service. I have 2 choices where I live. Time Warner who boasts $15/month. Then there is the hidden cost of $50-60 for the router plus taxes and fees. It aint $15. My second choice is some company called Frontier. They bought out Verizon. Who I had. Their cheapest internet is $35. Where do you apply for these programs. They talk a lot about them, but never quite tell you how to go about getting it. There is no such thing as low income internet or cable. It’s fake.
Blah-blah-blah, Chris. You don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Moe than 2 million low-income Americans are being helped by Comcast’s Internet Essientials, the largest of the cheap Internet programs. Not all the programs are available in every area because none of the companies do business in every city and state.
Unfortunately, Tamara, we are not Cox cable and we cannot check the status of your application. But it’s probably no surprise that these things often get screwed up. Just today we checked the status of our internet account and they told us that hadn’t received the necessary paperwork despite the fact that we had already completed it and submitted it online. Sorry for all the words, but the short version is that you should send it in again and keep calling customer service.
To qualify, you have to have a child in school? Or can a person be disabled to be offered these products? And, is it just internet service? Or is TV programming offered too?
Unfortunately, you’re not going to like any of the answers to your questions. The Cox plan is limited to families with students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program, so being disabled will not make you eligible. And the service that is available is Internet only, not TV. However, many television shows are now available on the internet.
I havery custody of my grandchild and we receive SNAP. I need to know if you offer the low price Internet I’m my area. My address is ****** Mechanicville, VA 23116. I also need to know if you offer the computer for 150.00
i am living off bare mim i make 1200 a month but internet to find second job so i serve how can i get the cheep inter net i need something as soon as bossible please send me info about it please and the fastes way to get it started
if here it says I don’t have to pay for the equipment why I’m charged with a $9.99 each month and I was told that I can buy the equipment “modem” for 3 payments of 43.33 each month ? and what is the velocity that I have to receive with this low cost service? thank you
I am on social security, receiving SNAP and low income-subsidized rent. I am 63, and live in Las Vegas NV. Do I qualify for low income internet, if so with which company. Please send me the details. Thanks Nellie
hi dear sir/madam
i have applied for low income internet services like a month ago i filled the application sent it with the NSLP paper but yet doesn’t received the services i don’t know that what is the problem…
I am a Senior Citizen, (Viet Nam era Vet also)with a MINIMUM SS monthly payment! I am also eligible for SNAP, but do not use it as we speak! I am in Fullerton Ca., and I would like to subscribe to your (Connect2Complete) Internet program for 9.95 a month! Do I have to write to (Everyoneon.org/cox/)?
I recieve snap and my 12 year old gets free lunches…however I’ve been with Cox about7 years- never had their internet and don’t have computer at this time. Could my house holo qualify?
Very low income for five people living off SSD which isnt much but do with what we have plz contact me ASAP. Also my number is 270-844-**** Thank You and have a blessed day.
My 16 yr old son dropped out of school and we’ve both decided that online school is best for him. Please I need a break and internet asap. We also need a laptop. My children’s father went to prison last month. Its hard. Thank u
I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA I CAN’T AFFORD INTERNET I’M ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. MY DAUGHTER NEEDS IT FOR SCHOOL. I CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR WORK I HAVE TO GO TO LIBRARY. I SEE SOME AREA IN CALIFORNIA GET THE LOW PRICES BUT I FEEL THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE WELL OFF. THIS INTERNET SERVICE SHOULD HELP THE MOST NEEDY COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE SOUTH GATE, HUNTINGTON PARK, COMPTON ECT.
THANKS
It all sounds great, but why should I cancel my service and then reapply to get the low income service for my kids. I’ve made the sacrifice az a single parent to get my kids the internet, now I’m going to be punished for my struggles? If I have the proof as a tanf recipient, why can’t I just get the low income service for my kids? It sounds like cox really isn’t into this offer for the less fortunate children, but only for themselves and their pockets! Thanks, but really? Makes no sense for the less fortunate to cancel current coverage, wit 90 days then reapply?
Please help me to get this or to get to the right person who can make human decisions becouse all they say is “is your child on the free lunch program” “NO SORRY YOUR NOT ELIGIBLE CLICK” ok well if there is a criteria other than that I fit. My daughter goes to pre school where they don’t have the free lunch yet. But I go to tech school full time for HVAC. I can’t work because I’m all by my self no one to watch stella only while I’m at school. I receive TANF. Also I get SNAP & MEDICADE INSURANCE. THE $300 I GET from tanf don’t even come close to passing my bills not even including my $450. So I call cox because I absolutely need internet for school. And my child watches it. When I set it up I told them that I wanted to apply for the reduced rate internet but was told that the sales couldn’t do it and for me to sign up and that she would change it later. All that got changed was my Bill from 40 to 60.because it wasn’t even good enough to stream a carbon for my daughter.. PLEASE HELP IM SINKING I HAVE UNTIL DEC WHEN I FINISH SCHOOL I CAN THEN START LOOKING FOR WORK. I’M ONE MONTH BEHIND ON MY COX BILL AND I’VE ONLY HAD IT FOR 2.5 MONTHS THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE US .
SINCERELY LEE GRIFFIN
I have social security disability–909 total– if I get food stamps my cash income is cut by 107.00 cash from ssi so then I can’t make the bills … so in my case i can’t afford food stamps !! I was able to stretch to pay the 20 internet only service and it was a big blessing to be in contact with family on line..I do not have a TV or cell phone but can watch youtube on line …and that has been really nice too….I am over 55 and disabled …my income is what it is.
Are there any low cost internet programs for people with disabilities over 55? I was on a 19.99 promotional the last 6 months, but now it is going up to 35.00 per month and I just can’t afford it. I had to request it be cancelled. my confirmation # is 39538124…Irvine CA.
They have no one to talk to. and they don’t give the program to people on SNAP”. unfortunately, that is a lie, but maybe one day they will have it for people on nutrition assistance. What a bummer.
We would like to enroll our son, who has Down’s Syndrome, to the Connect to Compete, to help get him receive internet service for Free or a low price. I did not see any where that we could fill out an application for this service with COX. Can someone PLEASE help us! Thank you!
I will be moving to Westminster village in Pensacola in sept. or oct. and need low cost internet, I am 71yrs. old and receive Snap and Medicaid. Do you have a plan for me?
I didn’t see NJ . I receive TANF, SNAP and lunch program for my son which is special needs. I need internet right now to move somewhere where there is low income, subsidized or Section 8. I’m on a tight budget. Please answer me, i need internet ASAP. THANK YOU
Why would you list Troutville, Va. as one of your eligible areas , and when I put in my zipcode of 24175 (Troutville, Va.) it tells me that this area is not served by Cox and to contact my local cable co. Just doesn’t make sense!!!
I’m eligible for this deal however I have one question. Will the wifi I purchase be protected to where a password is needed to access it? I don’t want people piggy backing off it.
doing researc on the connect to compete for low income my confusion lies in wh it is extended to people with ou wi my readings and understanding is that it is extended to people of low income status who are on I personally receive SNAP benefit I have housin and I am also in like liheap through discount program for electric company Cox connect to compete becaus boots you ou if you say no you do not have a child in the lu if you say no you do not have a child in the lunch program so what is it and if we do who do we contact how do we get in where do we begi does anybody have an answe
reading and doing research on the con reading and doing research on the connect2compete I’ve just heard of I’ve just heard of it I’ve bee have bee I have been the rest of today on the phone trying to find out if indeed I do qualify without a child or not I do receive benefits through housing snap and my liheap and and getting nowhere fast who is the only provider in our area since t who is the only provider in our area since they own it other than the one they provide for other than the one they provide for the connect2compete does it does not let you throug then it does not let you through above it rather than saidonline for 2-3 days at a time trying to find out how to get i rather than set online for 2-3 days at a time trying to find out how to get in does anybody have an answe
I dont have Internet cause its not in my price range I have 3 children and I only get tran for one and I can’t work cause I have canser and resently my children lost there father but I’m trying to keep this family together and trying very hard to get back on my feet but it would help a hole lot if I can get internet one less thing to worry about thank you.
I have three kids and my wife to provide for only one working,and I don t have internet service for my kids i can t afford that I am so happy to heard that there internet for low- income family. Thank you so much. Help
The mistreatment by Cox to their customers is pretty sad as evinced in these comments. If Nancy Clement can’t get a fair deal or even be heard by a Cox representative then what chance does anyone have? Something needs to be done about the lack of responses from the Internet Providers.
I’m a 65 year old senior, living on Social Security Retirement income, and still waiting for Cox Communications to offer reasonable prices for loyal, low income seniors. My bill has gone from $108. to $135 in 18 months for my bundle phone, internet, and tv. Tv is my only entertainment, internet is required for communications with doctors, family, bill paying, etc., and of course home telephone is necessary. I do have a Safelink cell phone that came with my Medicare/Medicaid insurance. I am a snap recipient. However, I dread having to call cox customer service to try to renegotiate my bill. It is ridiculous that private industry can take advantage of long time senior custiomers! FCC very slow in forcing any resolution to this problem.
I have been a loyal Cox communication customer in Nevada and California since 2011. I worked from home using the internet preferred connection for speed required by employer. I was told I was given promotional deals after 6 or 7 calls in which I receiving conflicting information regarding what I had agreed to! (I have documentation of dates, and names for all contacts!) Finally, the Loyalty Dept. in Arizona, attempted to streamline for me to fit my income. However, when I try to reach the same person now, no one calls me back or returns my emails.
In Jan 2014 I retired and my income has been cut in half, living on social security retirement only. Cox continues to increase fees on the same service I have always had and I am up to $126. month for my basic phone, preferred internet (needed for bill pay, medical community contacts etc.) and Advanced TV, in order to get a certain 3 or 4 channels, like p.b.s. and history channel, you must get a package with hundreds of channels you do not want, but must pay for. Now in June and July my so called promotional discounts will expire, bill expected to reach $176. per month (same service I paid less than $100 for in 2013) and every email is answered by a different person, one offered $118. another $126. and no one could explain the differences. Also phone calls you are told something different by every one you talk to.
Why is there nothing for seniors, long time customer rewards? Why are the “connect2compete” low income packages for people who have never been customers? Low income, is low income, regardless of age. The internet is as necessary as a power bill, and the State of NV helps with that when you are qualified. Why does private industry, who has a geographical area locked up, allowed to continue to unfairly treat their customers? They act like they’ve done me a favor all along. They never mentioned I would be expected to pay for the set top box, required to receive TV service. and after 2 yrs. they want to start charging me for that too. Signing a 2 year contract (with huge penalties if you cancel before 2 yrs. are up) is unrealistic for me. I want a month to month contract, as I have parents in California in their mid 80’s, one with Alzheimer’s Disease, and at any time I could be called upon to go to them on a more permanent basis to assist with activities of daily living. Why should I sign 2 years away, it’s blackmail, or you don’t have a way to negotiate lower rates… What a joke, this billion dollar communications organization can’t even get all their employee’s on the same page. I am so disgusted. What more shall I give up, my tv, my internet, my phone, at age 65, after 43 years in the work force, seems like punishment for being poor. My rent just went up as well, however Social Security’s cost of living was 1.7% ($16.00). The State of Nevada therefore reduce my snap benefits by $6.00. So between an anticipated $50 increase in cox bill and $30 increase on monthly apartment rental it comes to about $70. more than my annual income increase amounts to. I dare anyone working for cox to live on $880. per month. It’s true, I have spent the year applying for every possible program I qualify for. I am not a welfare recipient, I am a retiree, alone with no other source of income or support, attempting to get a little back from 43 years of paying taxes in this country! I’ve contact the FCC, to no avail. They refer me back to articles published 4 and 5 years ago, none of which pertain specifically to the issues I’ve raised. Do not write back with apologies, only with reasonable solutions, or do not bother me! nc
Our family meets the eligibility requirement for reduced cost school lunch- but my daughters charter school doesn’t not participate in this- or isn’t listed on the application drop down menu. Can I just complete the application with the school we are actually zoned for instead of where she attends, since she’s not actually receiving the assistance?
Contacted essentials and was told not in my area. My neighbor has cox. No one can explain this. Why??? My town is listed yet no one can give me an answer.
Hi I live in Hereford TX can u please who does provide Internet service I’m on disability and I have a daughter who gets free lunches but I can’t find anyone in your list that service my area…
I have two daughters, one is in college and the other is at home. We get food stamp and my daughter gets free lunch. we ordered service at our home but we just found out about this program.
We were told about his program. please help us. both our daughters need internet.
My son and I had been on SNAP since his father walked out on us without notice. When my son attempted to take a semester of college, he had signed up for five credit hours. We had no idea that this was one credit hour less than half-time to qualify to continue receiving benefits and he was also unable to continue classes due to a behavioral disability we lost our SNAP benefits.
Diana
I am 48, an my wife is 33, I am still waiting to hear back from Soc. Sec. on my filing for disability. My wife, is disabled, an we are on SNAP… yet we do not have kids in our home. Is there any of the low income high speed internet (5Mb speed) programs even set up for those who do not have kids @ all.?? With trying to look through the basic descriptions of eligibility, it is difficult to actually tell if there are or not.
I’m not sure why some of you a re having difficulty signing up for the program. live in Oklahoma and went on the website connet2compete. I was asked a few simple questions pertaining to my grandchild that I am raising getting free lunch, and was given a ID#. From there I called the cox number associated with the program and gave the rep that number. Two days later they came and installed my service. And it was installed on a Sunday! For anyone in Oklahoma you can register then call 855-825-1466. You should have no problems! Thank You
We’ve updated the page to exclude SNAP and TANF as qualifying programs. The company’s press release (click here) was confusingly written, which made it sound like you could qualify with those and without a child in school. But what they were apparently trying to say was that SNAP and TANF could be used to prove that your child is in the school lunch program (since they two programs provide eligibility for a student to receive school lunch). Doesn’t make much sense, but that’s how we will interpret it.
I live in Woonsocket Rhode Island. I have called Cox many times & know one seems to know about anything related to qualifying for Low Income Internet related to SNAP. Our child is a home schooled. But we have SNAP & she would qualify for free lunch, if she went to school. Any help or knowledge who to contact would be greatly appreciated.
Okay so i just now got off the phone with connect2compete..it took me several times of calling and waiting on holdbut when i finally got the supervisor on the phone he simply said to me that the expansion in aug 2014 was simply for families that were having trouble getting the proof that their child was recieving free lunch and that they now have the option of.showing proof in other ways,such as tanf or foodstamps,and that it means you MUST hsve a child in free lunch to be eligible. I know it doesnt make much sense to me either..it doesnt seem to me that he knew what he was talking about although i did try and read him various parts of this page and the link above, i don’t think he was listening to me AT ALL. So if anyone has any new ifo plz email me @ xxyneworleansgurl@gmail.com thanks
The whole thing is poorly ran. You call C2C and cannot speak to a rep, you call Cox and they say you need to be approved through C2C. Hard to do when the only option of approval is free school lunch. I am in the SNAP program, a program listed as one of the excepted, and yet it is not an option when you call. So far, no one has been helpful.
There are no customer service numbers for C2C so im lost on how to sign up for Cox low income internet through SNAP eligibility. I’ve called the number for C2C, i’ve called Cox & talked to a supervisor, & i’ve called the EBT office. So how do i sign up? Or a better question is when is the C2C website or phone number going to update their eligibility rules?
I have called that number several times now & i never get the option to speak to a representative of C2C. They never ask if i’m qualifying through SNAP either, they just end the call when i say i have no children in the lunch program.
I assume you are talking about an automated system, pressing numbers to answer questions. Try saying you do have child in the school lunch program just so you can get through to a representative. When you get a hold of someone, tell them about their own press release touting the new eligibility:
I called Cox and they said i had to qualify through connect2compete website. However, on that website there is no option for qualifying through SNAP eligibility so i’m at a complete loss on how to sign up. Please help
Connect2Compete needs to update their website to reflect Cox’s new eligibility options. Trying calling the phone number on the page (855-222-3252) and talk to a customer service rep. We’d like to hear back from you on what they say.
Connect2Compete/EveryoneOn is very bad at documentation on their site, so we don’t know for sure. Give them a call and if the representative doesn’t understand Cox’s newly publicized expanded eligibility, refer them to this page and please let us know what they say.
I have a question I’m trying to get low income family internet but when call number I get a couple if advertisements then it tells me to hang up n when I go to site if I don’t have kid who gets free lunches it won’t let me do anything else when it states can get it if you receive snap to! So how do I sign up
My abusive son took over my cox account an insisted it be put up to high speed so he could watch movies. Now he has gone out of state and left me to pay the bill. Cox is tricky I am an old man, 81, and have only $70 to pay all utilities after rent is paid with out help how do I afford internet? With son gone and a big bill and Cox wanting three month wait, I am stuck also the freedompop.com seems to be a hoax. As is so much of life.
That’s a sad story, but we’re glad you son is gone. Hope he doesn’t come back. See if Internet Essentials or Internet Basics is available in your area — you could switch to either of them. And Freedompop isn’t a hoax, but you have to understand what you are getting and what your usage is like.
My family and I qualifiy for and receive SNAP and Medicaid. Our daughter is disabled and qualifies for SSI. We are interested in free or very low cost internet services. Please advise what program we can apply for. Our area is Ronkonkoma, New York 11779.
Cox Cable offering low-cost Internet to HUD-assisted families with children in 18 states - Cox Communications is now offering low-cost internet to any HUD-assisted household with school-age children within Cox’s 18-state service area -- including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia. 
Cox Rocks: Cable company expands eligibility to SNAP & TANF, pledges $15 million to promote broadband adoption - Cox expands Connect2Compete eligibility to include SNAP and TANF, pledges $15 million to promote broadband adoption, and extends the program 24 months.
Ashley says
Hi I was wondering if I can get cox wifi service for my home? I have snap benefits I didn’t know if yall could help with that also
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, Ashley. This is an independent informational website that’s not affiliated with any internet service provider. You need to contact Cox at the number shown in the article above.
Liz Sowell says
Will it work in Tx
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can find all the plans available in Texas at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
However, programs are generally locally-based, not statewide. Each of our service provider pages lists all the towns and cities in which that program is available.
Connie says
Wondering if your WiFi service also covers the Downey.CA areas :Zipcode 92042?Connie Lujan
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry, Connie, but we are not Cox. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact Cox directly using the contact info in the article above.
Abdul Tahori says
I came from Afghanistan as an immigrant and my two sons are still in school. I want to activate a low-cost internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
This is an independent informational website, Abdul, so you cannot activate an account here. However, you can check out all the plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Find that plan that fits your needs best, then use the contact info we provide for each service provider, and sign up directly with that company.
Lee Williams says
Thank you for lower cost internet.
julie allman says
im disable and my husband has a defibulator he has to have the mega box. the internet in my area very stink if you check how many times i have called.. they said that you can help me with my bill.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Cox, Julie. You need to contact that company’s customer service team directly using the contact info we provided on this page.
Arianna Rodriguez says
I live in income based housing and am a student in school interested in the $9.99 internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to contact the company directly using the contact info we provide in the article above.
Isaac theiphile says
Hello
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Well, you’re a friendly sort, aren’t you, Isaac. Hello back.
Ronnie Graham says
My son name is Mark Graham he is 10 years old and he get free school lunch and snap…
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Cox, Ronnie. You need to use the contact info provided in the article above.
Jung kim says
I like to know my area is covered? ( peoria,AZ)
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The article has a list of cities and states, but you should confirm with Cox customer service.
Elaine says
You know if Cox has Existing customers that have been loyal to them. They should be rewarded for doing so in my opinion. You know there are other cable companies that are way cheaper then them. I mean you sing a contact and they reward yo by up the price after a year. This is laughable. It not the way to do business. Why not give the best price over time to get more people and keep more businesses promote more business in the end. I’m around a lot of people and they always Mention how high priced Cox is. This is not the word of mouth I think a company wants. Just an opinion.
Angelica Minnick says
Are you available in tx
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All the states/towns are listed at the bottom of the article, Angelica.
Frank Vitkow says
If you’re on Social security and you’re over65 years old, do you qualify for low cost internet for $ 9.95?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All the eligibility requirements are in the article above.
Patti Cacioppo says
We are on a very fixed income and struggle to keep cable but with rising costs, we are going to have to go to Hulu and sling. Can you help us. We are both over 75 and on SS.
Patti cacioppo says
We are struggling to keep cox services The changes are eating us up We are both over 75 and the service is our main entertainment as my husband is dealing with major heart health issues. A major attack with massive damage. Our daughter switched to Hulu and says she is saving lots of money. We have to consider changes but don’t really want to.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, you cannot switch directly from a regular paid account to a low-income account without a 90 days break in service. This is clearly one of the biggest flaws in all the low-income plans.
mohammad says
Hi dear this is Mohammad
I gonna to Be your Customer please Take care me
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, so we cannot take care of you, Mohammad. You’ll need to contact the company’s customer service team to enroll.
M N says
It is a nightmare trying to deal with COX. I’ve been trying to get C2C for 6 weeks. No one in COX can sign you up over the phone. It all has to be done online. If you have questions no one online can answer them in chat or email. The only option is to call 866-961-**** Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m PST. I went on the c2c website, it said my address was not serviceable. I called, they said my address was serviceable but couldn’t sign me up over the phone. I was given the c2c number. They said my address was not serviceable. This goes around for 3 weeks until someone says, oh your address isn’t serviceable because the previous homeowner let their account go into collections. I said SHE DIED! I bought this house 3 years ago. It’s just been a cluster frack for months now. I hate cox. I hate them so much.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Ouch.
Frances says
Everyone do and the saddest part there is nothing we can do about it , Cox Cable sucks and there Internet
Gloria ramos says
Quiero internet de bajos recursos es de $10
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No hablamos español, Gloria.
Jawandi White says
I already have cox straight up internet. But having a hard time paying 50.00 each month how exactly do I sign up for the 995 for each month
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, the company will not allow you to switch over without a 90 day break in service and without all past due bills being paid. Yes, we think that’s a bad decision that harms low-income customers, but that’s the way the rules are written.
Pilar crisanto says
I need help to make the application to get Internet at my house for my children’s homework.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income service providers to find the one that fits your needs best, Pilar. Then contact that company using the info we provide and enroll:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Clinton Jonathan Washington says
How can I get internet access for with food Stamps
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each low-income internet plan comes with slightly different eligibility rules. Check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Denice Bright says
I do receive Foodstamps and I really need internet I did apply for it just haven’t heard anything from the company yet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Give them a call to speak to customer service and find out where your application stands, Denice.
Denice Bright says
I was trying to see how long it will be before I can get internet connection
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No way for us to know, Denice. This is an independent informational website not affiliated with any of the low-income service providers.
Carolyn Burke says
I get food stamps.can I get internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each of the low-income internet plans has slightly different eligibility rules, Carolyn. You can check them all out here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kevin Davis says
We are low income, our children have been told to distance learning for the school year. We can not afford 9.95 a month, that’s food for our family. We receive SNAPS and TAFA, do you have any free internet for the children’s school?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry, Kevin, but we are unaware of any free internet plans.
ubalda toribio says
esta bien 9.95
fatimajolie says
i want cox internet in my house one,of this day’s and if you are wondering about my writing i don’t know english.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Your English is pretty damn good, Fatima.
Deborah Bastian says
Are their any low income internet programs for low income senior’s
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are no plans exclusively for seniors, but if you are low-income you will qualify for the low-income plans no matter what your age.
C says
I am absolutely out of my whits. I need a low cost internet because of my income and for security. I just keep getting higher bills. I don’t want anything special. I just want a internet service that is 50.00 plus. I’m in the 60+ and my income is embarrassing. I have spoke to several people my age and they get a flat rate unlimited internet for 39.00
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Depending on where you live, you can get low-income internet plans far cheaper than $39/month, C. Here’s where you can find all those low-income plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Hansen says
I have two of my friends that receive Cox high speed internet for $39.00. I don’t know why this is not available to me. I’m very disappointed and hope you will provide me with the same.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We can’t provide you with anything except information, Hansen. We are not a service provider. But that $39 plan is very expensive compared to the plans we discuss in the article above.
grover hogan says
looking to see if i qualify for cox.com/c2c program
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know your situation so there’s no way for us to know, Grover. The ways to qualify are listed in the article. Check it out again.
Pamela Masters says
I like to see if i can get internet i am on disbatiy
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact Cox customer service using the contact info we provide in the article above.
veronica davis says
how do i apply for the 10$ internet through cox for a family reveiving snap benifits
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All the info you need is right there in the article, Veronica.
Lizette says
Nesexito internet para los niños
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to check out ALL the plans available To find the one that fits your needs best, Lizette. You can find them all here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Cathy woodward says
I am checking to see if i qualify for low income internet.
I pay 600.00 a month for my apartment and i only get 800.00.a month S.S.I. and S.S.D.I
And i get food stamps please contact me
Thank you cathy Woodward
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Cathy, and you should check them all out. We list the eligibility rules for each of them along with a general description of where they are available. Here’s that list:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Rajeshwar Sinha says
I am a disabled senior need Internet to watch TV. Could you help me please? I live in Hewlett, NY 11557.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s what this website is all about, Raj. Click around and you’ll learn everything you need to know.
Kimberly Spiva says
I’m old and on SS and can barely pay the rent and car insurance and toiletries. I could really use wifi the internet to pay bills and do some work at home. I don’t know how to get with one of the programs. I live by myself and my children are grown. I’m single so it’s just me and my low income of 839.00 monthly. Please let me know if I’m eligible for any lie cost internet. I can’t really afford it but I really could benefit from it. I’m 55 single live alone no children in the house in on SSDI and my income is 839.00 monthly my rent is 650.00 monthly then insurance toiletries and that’s all she wrote. Please let me know if I can get low income internet or computer. My Gmail is **********@gmail.com. thank you sincerely Kimberly Dawn Spiva
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s impossible for us to know which low-income internet service is available at your specific address. Check out ALL the low-income plans at this link to find eligibility rules and general info on where each plan is available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ethel Kelley says
IAM 72 yrs old and handicaped
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Are you sure that Cox is the right plan for you, Ethel? Please check them all out before you enroll in order to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can get all the details on each of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Katherina Deshotel says
I just called cox customer service for the internet that is 9.99 a month and was told that I don’t qualify because I don’t have school aged children in my home. I am on snap and I get ss disability. They wanted to charge me almost $100 for internet, why is this? I thought it was for low income families.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each company defines low-income family in their own way. Have you checked all the other low-income plans to find out if any of them are available in your area? If not, you should. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Amarilis says
Disculpen quiero aplicar el internet de 9.95 como puedo saber si aplique
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No hablamos español, Amarilis.
zuleyka says
buenas tardes yo quiero r si puedo aprobvar para este programa q solo pagas 10 dolares akl mes e intentado entrar a est apagina pero creo q me sal ealgo mal con la direcciomn
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No hablamos español
MMustaqima zahid says
Can i have internal on $9.95 sent I have a children and I study at home so I don’t have that much money. To use Wi-Fi
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox. You need to contact the company’s customer service team to enroll.
erasmo bersosa says
i am disable vet on S S I low income would like to know if can qualify for cheap internet on S N A P program also
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, if Cox is available in your area, you should qualify for it.
Kathy Hegna says
Do you have internet low income in
Washington I’m on low income and if
Not can you provide me with someone who does Thankyou
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can check out all the low-income plans in your state:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Marlen Suyapa turcios says
Need internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Need to apply for internet.
Sian Siam says
Need help internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s what this website is all about, Sian. Just click around and you will find all the info you need.
Kristina walker says
So this is not the # I call to see if I can be aprove on this program for me being on Disability and medicate and goodstampd trying to get aprove for low costinternet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You are correct that this is not the place to enroll or get approved. You must contact the company’s customer service team directly.
Kristina walker says
Seeing about connecting with Cox the plain for 9.99 I’m on disability , food stamps ,and on medicare trying to get aprove so I can receive service at my home thank you ,!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to contact Cox customer service directly, Kristina. This is an independent informational website, so you cannot enroll with us.
Kristina walker says
I’m on disability and food stamps , trying to get the 9.99 plain with wiifii ,!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to contact Cox customer service, Kristina.
Alma Carrillo says
Necesito Internet de bajos recursos, puedo calificar?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No tenemos suficiente información para saber si puede calificar. Pero aquí es donde puede encontrar todos los proveedores de servicios y cómo calificar para cada uno de ellos:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Elizabeth says
You guys are great
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Thanks, Mom!
Sheila Adams says
Do you do people with disabilities
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Disability by itself will not help you qualify for this plan, but there are other ways to qualify and they are spelled out in the article above.
Kyra Owens says
I need new resident hook up
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Then you need to contact Cox directly, Kyra. This is an independent informational website that is NOT affiliated with Cox or any other service provider. You can find the Cox contact info in the article above.
mary says
Can I get it in Colorado?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
What does it say on the list of cities and states, Mary?
Donna Rossi says
I can’t believe I have to wait 90 days to get this discount. That is awful how you treat low income seniors
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s not just seniors, Donna. The same 90 day waiting period applies to all customers.
Tamika L Lewis says
Please can you help me get the low income internet please
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s what this website is all about, Tamika. Just click around the major sections of the site from the navigation bar at the top of the page. You’ll find all the info you need.
Rigoberto Ayala says
Can you please help me Get Low income internet for my 16 year old daughter who needs it mainly for school.. It is just me anx her in the household
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Please check out all the low-income internet plans before enrolling with any of them, Rigoberto. You may find one plan that fits your needs better than all the others. Here’s where you can see them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Joy says
My elderly/disabled grandmother currently has cox for her home phone and basic tv service. We help her pay her bills but they are still expensive. She does get food stamps. It would be helpful to have Internet in her house to handle some of her things for her would she qualify for any of these discounts. She’s never had internet access before. Also, I read about a discount for cable service for low income also how can she apply for that?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans, Joy. You can read about all of them and the link below to find the one that fits your granny’s need best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Tina says
I applied for the low income internet $10. A Mon but I don’t know if I filled out the application right.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact Cox customer service, Tina. The contact info is in the article above.
Brandy Leftwich says
How do i apply for low enternet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact Cox using the contact info we provide in the article above.
Amanda says
So it’s been a year since I had the service same time last year I go threw hassle on phone with Cox so I go to store & pay off my out standing bill & paid for the equipment in full call the connect to compete for them to tell me once u lose the service never again cam u get it seriously really ur kidding me right now wat in the heck didn’t even put that in the fine print assholes
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
A pleasure hearing from you, Amanda. You sound like a delightful young lady.
Gladys Denton says
Do you have this low income internet service e in KENTUCKY
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out all the low-income internet plans available to find the one that fits your needs best at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Debbie says
I’m 64 years old and living on a very low income and I receive Medicaid. I guess that doesn’t qualify me for the low income internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Not for the Cox plan, but you need to check out all the other low-income plans to see if you are eligible for any of them. You can find info on each of the plans at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People, a plan that has much looser eligibility requirements than the other plans.
Karen says
Is there a program through Cox to purchase a computer for 149.99? I had read that somewhere but can’t find the site to order. My grandchildren just got the low income internet but they are also needing a computer to utilize for homework and projects.
Thanks
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Visit EveryoneOn.org and plug in your zip code, Karen.
Theresa Bihm says
I am going to be 65in a couple of weeks I am low income and received snap do I qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income plans available, Theresa. Apply for the one that fits your needs best. You can find all those companies and plans at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Betty says
We live is San Diego but we are moving to Utah. We have the discount cox internet here but we want to check if cox has service in Utah if not is there any discount internet provider?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox does not offer service in Utah, but check out all the low-income internet service providers to find out which ones do offer it. You can find them all here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Maria fuentes says
I am on social security and medicare.and I am 65 years old I don’t receive snaps.why can’t I qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Because those are the rules of this particular program, Maria. But each program has different eligibility requirements and you should check them all out to find the plans that fits your needs best. Here’s a link to all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
ANNE SABETTA says
Is there a program for low income housing for disabled families without children who are on section 8 apt ?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income plans to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s a link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
stephanie crawford says
I need cheap internet I’m on a fixed income and pregnant please help with this
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income plans to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s a link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kek says
Now I know why my Cox bill goes up every few months.
Jaimee says
I am not a Senior Citizen but a 40 year old woman who can not and have not been able to work since 2009 due to declining health from a permanent disability. Sadly, the TV/internet is my only connection to the outside world. Not to mention the telephone; which is also connected to my burglar alarm. I am on a fixed income from the government What about helping people like me out?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out ALL the low-income internet plans to find out if you qualify for one of them. Pay particular attention to PCs for People, a great plan if it’s available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
celia says
ok cool
Danielle says
Does this apply to low income families with children in school that lives in Maryland ?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Danielle. You should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can review them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
James Travis says
Do y’all service Slidell,La or Pearl River,La
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The list we provide in the article should be considered a rough guideline to where Cox offers the program. In other words, those towns might be served by Cox. The only way to find out if service is available in your area is to call Cox customer service. The phone number can be found in the article above.
Wanda Banks says
why is the Connect 2 Compete only for SNAP household with school age children ? have you ever considered that seniors receive SNAP also ..and that they use the internet and could use a discounted internet price because we all live on a fixed income…..CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AGE 55 AND OLDER
Joy Seely says
I am a 80 year old senior with little income I am a member of SNAP why can’t I receive low income why can’t I receive help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It sounds as if you qualify for several of the plans, Joy, so we do not know why you can’t receive help. What have you been told by service providers?
Michael Helweg says
COX cheap internet is a farce! I live in S.E. Las Vegas in a low income area. I have children who need internet just to do their homework. I meet or exceed all qualifications for this service EXCEPT: The apartment I live in is what is called a “Multi-Unit building” The only internet service available to us here is a barely usable wireless service which costs $13.00 a Week and cannot be used on more than one device. If you attempt to share it – it will not connect or disconnects. The speed is comparable to a 56k modem WHEN you can connect to it. Any other service is refused.
This so-called Low income low cost internet does not exist!!!
pamela says
I have a question ,i am a cox customer.i just heard about the cheap internet from a friend.Would i have to cancel with cox .and have a waiting period of so many months?i do get snap and have a son who is in school and receives free lunch at school.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Go back and check the article again, Pamela. There’s a 90-day period when you cannot have Cox. But that being the case, you might want to check out the PCs for People low-income internet plan. If it’s available in your area, you could move over to it immediately and not worry about the 90-day Cox black-out. Here’s where you can read more about PC4P:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
marsha j graham says
i need to see if you have service in my area lafayette, Indiana 47905
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Marsha, but we cannot narrow it down to your zip code. Take a look at all the plans to find out which ones are available in your area and which ones fit your needs best. You can the info you need at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gail Belanger says
Will Cox help low income Seniors with the prices they pay on a fixed income in RI? Why does the cost go up yearly and the Social Security checks doesn’t make much difference, but the rent will go up for that 2% cost of living. I don’t think it’s right. Why do they not care about the elderly? Please tell me!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You have asked a question we cannot answer, Gail.
Israel says
I need low income internet.I have link live in Chicago Illinois 60617.please help me thank you.I have a computer and lab top.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out all the low-income internet plans available in Illinois at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Ronal A. Carbaugh says
I need help for low income for internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Well, you’ve come to the right place, Ronal. This website has all the info you need. Here’s where you should start:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jane says
Thanks, Cox. I see you’ve joined the bunch of companies that make sure young people and their kids get all the breaks while casting the elderly aside.
Vickie says
I do not understand why Cox doesn’t do this for the handicapped as well. I stay with my deceases mom and son. She is 89 and he is 26 and is handicapped (a victim of baby shake). I have called to try to enroll him on this program but he doesn’t qualify because he isn’t in school any longer. She has cable which cox chargers her so much she can’t add internet because of what they want to add it. I want to teach him things that are going to be necessary for him to survive later in life and the internet is going to be a necessary.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out PCs for People at the following link, Vickie. It’s a great option if it’s available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
SILVIA SCHENHALS says
I had to cancel my internet service with Cox, because of being on disability and SSA. And when I returned the modem to pay off the last month of service I asked Cox Costumer Services for a better price he told me “you can live without internet, you don’t need it, because you can’t afford it.” I walked out from there and I promised myself to never go back with such people!!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s what you call horrible customer service. Luckily, Silvia, there are other low-income internet options for you. Check them all out to find the plan that works best for you at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
marilyn says
This should include low income senior citizens on social security living in HUD apartments.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We wish that were the case, Marilyn.
Anna says
Hello!
I live in a suburb of Syracuse, NY which is considered Central NY. AT+T, Comcast, Cox do not offer low income internet in my area. I am a single 59 yr old, receive SNAP and Medicaid.
Do you know what companies service my area with low cost internet?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans available to find the one that fits your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Tracy Carson says
I’m low income I receive snap Social Security benefits I’m trying to go back to school and I’m looking for some low-income internet I live in the Rocky Mount Virginia area 24151
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out ALL the low-income internet plans currently available to find the one that fits your needs best, Tracy. You can find them all at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
melinda says
Everytime I click on the web site to register it says web page cannot be found is there another way I can get to it
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox has a new low-income internet website and we’ll be updating the information on this page later today. Thanks for the tip. And here’s that new website:
https://www.cox.com/aboutus/connect2compete/low-cost-internet.html
Julia says
Hi. I do plan to check out the link you gave someone else below for more options, as that is what I’m looking for. I don’t live in HUD and I haven’t ever been signed up for food stamps. I’m on SSDI and a lower income tier for AHCCCS. I also receive the reduced energy costs for low income households from SRP. I currently have century link and have been for 10 years, even before they became CL, so I’m not eligible for anything with them.
Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Absolutely, Julia. Check out PCs for People which is income-based AND allows you to be eligible with a higher income:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ann gulick says
I would like two see f I an get internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to contact the company to see if it’s available in your area, Ann. If not, check out all the other low-income internet plans at this link. One of them may be available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Patricia Burleson says
My husband has been with cox for about 20 years. He is now decesed. My son and his 2 children live with me I am on disability. He gets food stamps , he does not have a job. Could I close my husbands account and get the 10 dollar Internet in my name or our sons name?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Under normal circumstances, you cannot go immediately from a paid account to a low-income internet account, Patricia. We can’t say this authoritatively, but you may be able to get around that limitation because of your husband’s death. Contact Cox customer service and speak to them about it.
If they will not allow you to make the switch, check out all the other low-income internet plans to see if you qualify for one that is available in your area. You can see them all here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Nina m ramirez says
It says I need a code to sign up how do I get the code?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We do not know which code you are referring to, Nina. Sorry.
Sani says
Is it for people with children? I don’t have kids but I live in affordable housing program. Am I qualified for low price internet?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income plans that do not require kids. You can check out all those plans to find the one that fits you best at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Reda GirGis says
need the enternet for homework
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Reda. You can check them all out and find the one that fits your needs best at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Esube says
Thanks cox
raul Villazon says
I qualified
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Congratulations. We hope you enjoy your low-income internet plan.
David Lorince says
(Help Please Urgent ) I live in rhode island and have a 16yr old son which my ex and myself have split visitations. We have absolutely no income and only receive snap assistance and liheap.whith this imternet cost effective which would be an excellent opportunity for the family to search forjobs, health care Dr appointments as well for my sons homwork while he is here. Can you please help ,e with this process and direct me towards the correct direction. Thank you Respectively David Lorince 401 481 **** email *******@yahoo.com and Heather Medeiros 401 345 **** **********@yahoo.com thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should check out all the various low-income plans available before choosing one over another, David. They each have different eligibility requirements, so read carefully. You can find them here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Carla Brewer says
How can I receive the low income based internet, I am a SNAP receiver.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the various low-income plans available, Carla. They each have different elibiliity requirements, so make sure you check that closely. You can find them here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Denise Jackson says
Do you have an internet service for senior citizens?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the various low-income plans available, Denise. You can find them here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Fran mound says
I live in NYC. Am I able to get cheap internet. I asenior get snap. 74 yrs old
My friend is on Medicaid. Can she get cox for herself.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s not nearly enough information for us to answer your question, Fran. Each low-income internet program has different eligibility rules. You can check out all those plans and figure out which ones work best for you, by visiting the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pamela dugas says
I receive snap benefits and i have a child on school and i’m trying to get the internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can check out every low-income internet service provider:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
MOHAMMAD says
I have two kids i am quaify for low incom net i submited the application ten day before still no result
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check with Cox customer service to find out your status, Mo.
Malcom Green says
How Do I Get My Wifi Password Changed?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No way for us to answer that question, Malcom, because we are not your service provider. Try calling 6-1-1 on your free government cell phone to speak to customer service.
Lisa Miller says
I think just because you ve been a loyal cox customer for 7 years, and just found out about this program, shouldn;t mean you have to go without service for 3month to qualify. Whats the logic behind that?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s a common complaint, Lisa. There are other companies you can switch to to solve your problem. Check them all out at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Carmen Pascual says
How do I apply? My daughter goes to Monte Vista Hs He and I am barely making ends meet. Please help me.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All the information you need is in the article above, Carmen.
Ivon Ortega says
Is this internet available for Bakersfield California 93306 I’m interested to get it for my kids ?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available in Bakersfield, Ivon. Check out all the low-income plans at this link to find the one that fits your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kara Heckard says
Is this internet available in all areas of Topeka, Kansas, specifically the 66608? I have a family that is interested, but have been told by other low income internet providers that they don’t provide the service in their area. Can you please let me know if you provide service through out topeka.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is now way for us to track down which plans are available at specific addresses, Kara, but you can plug in your zip code to find out what’s available at EveryoneOn.org.
Courtney Salter says
how do I sign up
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We provide the contact info in the article above, Courtney.
michelle says
its crazy to pay $160.00 a month or more for internet. its also crazy that medicaid doesnt qualify you for these discounts. so basically im really paying $220.00 a month for internet service which is crazy and stupid. i dont need any of cox in las vegas nevada services anymore.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans to see if you qualify for their services, Michelle. Pay particular attention to PCs for People. It’s a great option if it’s available in your area.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Willie williams says
Do you provide low income internet to seniors if so how do I qualify I’m a retired veteran an I need internet if you don’t could you tell me who do
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Cox, Willie. This is an independent informational website, not a low-income internet service provider.
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, but none of them are specifically for seniors. Here’s where you can check them all out, but we’d recommend taking a close look at PCs for People. It may fit your needs:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
nick kelveris says
on 12/14/17 i apply to centurylink for their basic internet, i am a low income senior citizen, and they turn me
down. it turns they do not have this program anymore, they offer me a $45.00 a month rate. so please inform your readers.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We continue to get reports from readers that CenturyLink is no longer offering this service. However, CenturyLink has told us that this is not true. We’ll continue to investigate and let our readers know the facts as soon as we can ferret them out.
Cynthia stafford says
So do you have to have children to get this price.We are in Hud-Vash but dont have kids.Is this price available to us also?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry, Cynthia, you must have kids participating in one of those federal assistance programs to qualify for the Cox plan. But check out PCs for People at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gregory Jonesl says
That is great that you are assisting families with low income and on the HUD program.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Thanks for the kind words, Gregory. We do everything we can to help out.
Alice Soles says
Which plans are available in Tennessee for internet and cable i receive snap free lunches for my grandchildren and i live in hud so please send me the web site to sign up
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry, Alice, but we receive so many comments and questions every day that we cannot possibly respond to each one personally. But you can find all the plans available in your state at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Hosseinali Izadi says
Hi I am living in Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 and I am student in college. I want internet cox for low income in my home. What do I do? pl send for me aplication or your form. thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Before you decide to enroll with Cox, Hosseinali, we would recommend that you closely check out ALL the low-income plans currently available to see if you can find one that meets your needs better than the others. Here’s where you can find them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
yavonne says
Do yall service Caddo County in Oklahoma?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, Yavonne. This is an independent informational website. You need to contact Cox directly or check to see if you can find availability on its website.
diana says
needing Internet for a child in school ..has free lunch
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should check out ALL of the low-income internet plans, their eligibility rules, and what each plan offers before you decide on any of them. Here’s where you can find them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Veronique gaspard says
I don’t have a great job I’m interested for students cable my income is very very lower
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out ALL the low-income internet plans to find the one that fits your needs best, Veronique. You can find them all at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
April goss says
I recently got approved for connect2compete from cox. After much back and forth I was told they have to mail the equipment for the internet since they discontinued carrying the model needed in stores. I’ve already turned off Att and now have no internet and have to wait 5 days.
One of the store associates told me sites accessed are monitored and will discontinue service if we stream videos, Netflix, or access any social media. Is this true?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No, that is not true. Here’s what is true: Each of the plans listed under “Low-Income Internet” has a different method of determining how much internet you get. In most cases, you get a certain amount of internet each month at the highest-speed available in your area. Then you usually get unlimited internet at a greatly reduced speed. We can’t guarantee that every companie has this same business model, but most do.
Doris White says
I just got service from cox 8 days ago… But I’m on the program mention… I had AT&T access program but the area I moved to don’t allow AT&T service…. As I said I just signed up for service 8 days ago n already received a 199.51 bill…. I went from paying 10.00 a month with AT&T to this and I’m mortified …. Is there anything u can advise
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
First, you need to speak to customer service immediately because it sounds as if you didn’t get signed up for the right Cox program. Ask to speak to a supervisor, because they usually have more leeway and power to make decisions.
If that supervisor won’t/can’t help you, you always have the option of switching to a different low-income internet company. Here’s where you can find a list of all of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check them all out carefully to find the ones for which you are eligible and the ones available in your area.
Sayed says
My name is Sayed I am refugee liveing with low income I need internet for my home. my email is *******@gmail.com if you help me it will be your kindness.
Thanks
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’ve come to the right website, Sayed. Check out all the low-income internet plans available at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Brittany says
Is this unlimited internet or do you get a certain amount of usage?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s a good question, Brittany. In theory, it is unlimited. But in reality, you get a predetermined amount of high-speed internet. But after you reach that limit, the speed is throttled down so far that “unlimited” becomes meaningless.
Tonette says
What number do I call to get information about low income computers
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the service providers at this link, Tonette. We’ve provided contact info for each of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Rosa Natres says
I am interested in Internet Services please
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should check out all the low-income internet plans available before deciding which one to enroll with, Rosa. Here’s where you can find those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ana says
If you are already on the cox low income can I still ask about the $149.99 computer that is available? I didn’t know about the computer until just now I’ve been having my cox low income internet for about 3 years.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, you can, Ana. Here’s a link to a good source for low-cost computers:
http://everyoneon.org
Just plug in your zip code and EveryoneOn will tell you about all the services available in your area.
Tawana Anthony says
Do yall pick up in Mason Tn 38049 area
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans you need to check out, Tawana. One of them may be just what you need. Here’s an article that tells you more about each of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Sharrie streight says
Do you offer internet service in buffalo mo
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet services available, Sherrie. We’re pretty sure that at least one of them will work for you. Here’s where you can find more info on those plans, a rough indication of where they are availalbe, eligibility requirements, contact info and more:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jennifer says
My head is spinning. We live in rural Oklahoma ( about 5 miles east of Antlers, OK zip 74523)
I cannot seem to find anyone who offers lower priced internet for low income families.
Is it possible that there just isn’t anything out there for us?
Julie says
I would like to kno if i qualify for low income internet service i live in eloy iam currently on disability n social security i am raising a 5yr old grsnddaughter who just started school
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Take a look at the complete list of low-income internet service providers, Julie. Pay particular attention to the programs from 4GCommunity, PCs for People, and even AT&T. They may work for you.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Sally Jenkins says
I live in Barstow California 92311 and can’t get spectrum as I owe past due bill as previous customer. Please help me find and sign up for low income internet service for $10/ I have no income but have food stamps and medi cal and Tag Mobile government phone my phone number is 442 235 ****
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Take a look at the complete list of low-income internet service providers, Sally. This won’t be an easy one, because Barstow is so small and isolated, but pay particular attention to the programs from 4GCommunity, PCs for People, and even AT&T.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Angela Hitsman says
I’m trying to reschedule my internet installation with Cox connect 2 compete Service. I’m having a very hard time.
Crystal says
Hi, i recently done an application online and realized after i submitted it that i had messed up, is there anyway i can access my application to fix it or is there a number i can call to get it fixed?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not sure, Crystal. You should probably get in touch with Cox customer service to get an accurate answer.
amy mcginnis says
im in need of internet but cant afford the high prices im on ssi n receive foodstamps n have a small son enrolled in school n im in need of internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans, Amy. We’re pretty sure that one of them will be exactly what you need. Here’s where you can find them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Vanessa Manous says
I made a mistake, I dont recieve TANF. I recieve SNAP. Please make any needed change.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, Vanessa. This is an independent informational website. You’ll need to contact the company directly.
Krystal says
Hi I have 2 kids who live in my house. They are my sisters but my mom and I take care of them. They get the free food program at school. I am also on Medicaid. Do I qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes. The children don’t need to be yours to qualify. The only requirement is that they live in your household.
But before you decide to enroll with Cox, you owe it to yourself to check out all the other low-income plans that are available. Here’s where you can find them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Athena Sutton says
Hi im low income family w/ children. I live about 20 minute drive from the city of Chico, California. Up in the foothills in a place called Forest Ranch. Theres no gas station, or public transportation. Im having problems trying to find someone who can provide me service at a price i can afford. I cant afford these high dollar satalite companys who want 2 year contracts ,deposits,etc…Idont have cable of any kind .I dont even have a landline. AT&T provides wireless internet for every house around me.100 ft away and for some reason my house isnt on their map to get service. Comcast doesnt provide service up here either. Nor does xfinity. Now sprint cell service is known to work up here and my roomste got verizon phones and put me on his plan. They built a new tower up here 1 block away and it sucks sometimes. I need internet now but who can i call that i can afford??
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Your problem is common among residents of rural areas, Athena. But there may be hope because at least two of the low-income internet plans use Sprint’s national cell network. They are PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Check them out at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Marie says
Married, cable is under husband’s name. I have not had cable in my name for more than 5 years. Cable bill (strictly internet) is hurting the pocketbook. Can he cancel service and I put service in my name. We absolutely qualify, 5 kids in the home all in school, receive SNAP and on Section 8. Could that be a possibility?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It sounds as if that might work, but we are honestly not certain. It’s a pity if it won’t work because, as you say, you qualify. Give it a try. What do you have to lose?
Monica says
Did you get it Marie?
Janiece Baker says
I was already qualify and trying to find out how to get u the proof u need plz call me at 602-551-****
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You don’t want us to call you, Janice, because we’re not Cox. You need to contact the company customer service team directly using the contact info we provide in the above article.
Renata E says
HI. My Father is a senior citizen. He is getting food stamps. Can I enroll him in this program?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Read the eligibility rules a little closer, Renata. They say you must have a child in your home. We assume that”s not the case with a senior citizen (although it’s possible, we suppose, and we congratulate him if that’s the case).
But there are other programs for which he is eligible IF they are available where he lives. Check out PCs for People, 4GCommunity, and Access from AT&T at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Teresa C Misiaszek says
I am searching for low income internet for poor Seniors. Senior need this just as much as people with children do. I need to find work to supplement the measley Social Security Check.
Teresa C Misiaszek says
I am a very low income Senior. I need internet to find a job that subsidizes my meager social security check.
I don’t understand why Cox does not have a plan for these people. It is not fair.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yeah, it’s also a mystery to us why none of the low-income internet service providers don’t offer plans for needy seniors. However, there are some other plans you may qualify for, Teresa. Here’s where you can find them (pay particular attention to plans from PCs for People, 4GCommunity and maybe even AT&T):
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Emily Anderson says
I have kids that go school and iam on food stamps and disability
Emily Anderson says
You had this address block that’s why I can’t get it but I need it for my kids
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
See our answer to your other comment, Emily.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sounds like you qualify, Emily, but we think it’s important for you to check out all the low-income plans available at this link. Find the ones you’re eligible for that are also available in your area, then contact those providers:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ayat Fathay says
I keep a poor family , and one of my daughters goes to school and we have no laptop
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out a website called EveryoneOn.org. Plug in your zip code and you’ll find all the services available in your area.
Donald says
I have a little sister on disability and she gets food stamps in section a do she qualify for the program
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
She may IF she’s a student. You didn’t say if she’s a student. But before you enroll in the Cox program, you owe it to yourself to check out all the other low-income internet plans, too. You may find one that offers more than Cox. Here’s a link that will take you to a page that gives you lots of detail:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Donald says
She’s 30 years old and she’s in school for mentally challenge kids
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s a situation we’ve never run into, but we don’t think she will qualify because “kids” is defined as 18 or younger. But there are other plans you may qualify for and you should check them out — AT&T, PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Good luck.
Here’s a link that will take you to all the low-income internet plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Danisa says
I live in lake elsinore but it tells me cox dose not service here.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Take a look at all the other Low-Income Internet service providers, Danita. You’ll probably find one or two options that work for you:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Julia Martinez says
Does Texas qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox does not serve Texas, Julia, but other low-income internet companies do. Here’s a link to all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
We’re pretty confident that one or more of those companies offer plans in your area. We’ve given a rough outline of each company’s coverage by state and town. Just look through each company listing to find those cities and contact info.
Linda Guthrie says
We have an autistic grandson who needs the internet for school we are on social security and desperately need this.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
A couple questions, Linda. Does your grandson live in your home? If not, you don’t qualify for this program. If he does live in your home, do you qualify for SNAP, TANF or the school lunch program? If not, you don’t qualify for this program. Are you a current Cox, customer? If so, you don’t qualify for this program. If you do qualify based on the above reasons, use the information we provided to contact Cox.
If you don’t qualify, there may be a couple other programs that could help out. Check into PCs for People and 4GCommunity at the link below:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Patricia Schmidt says
Would like a reduced rate on internet since we are on social security.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Being on social security doesn’t necessarily make you qualified for the Cox plan, Patricia. However, there are a couple other plans that you would qualify for if they are available in your area. Check out PCs for People and 4GCommunity at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ana perez says
Interested!
Thomas says
I want to know how do i purchase the laptop for 149.99. I have already been qualified and have services for the low income internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should be able to find out by calling your service provider’s customer service department, but in case you can’t, check out this link:
http://everyoneon.org
Susyn Rasmussen says
I wish they’d include low income seniors. HUD housing programs haven’t been open for over 10 years in this area.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We agree, Susyn. But don’t despair because there may be other low-income internet plans for which you qualify. Check them all out at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Valery LaRochelle says
live in CT, have low income due to my husband being the only with a job and its seasonal. I have disabilities that i”m trying to get ssi for. it is a long slow process that is leaving our family in the gutter. its hard because before we had kids i worked a job that was a combo…by day was a sales associate and at evening i worked in the night club at the same building. had problems with my narcolepsy then but didnt know that this was the cause of sleepiness and falling asleep at work or the overwellimg urge to sleep. I also suffer from depression, panic attacks and self harming behaviors. at this point in life i am trying to get help for my many issues. we have 2 boys which are expected to do things online, but we cant afford it. We would really like some help.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox is not your only option, Valery. Take a look at all the low-income internet options available at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check them all out to find the ones you’re eligible for that are also available in your area.
Dawn Ornelas says
I was wondering if you have the low income internet available in Sacramento, California. We actually live in Citrus Heights which is a smaller City in Sacramento California.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’ll need to do a little homework to figure that out, Dawn. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
You can go through the list to find out which plans you qualify for and which plans are available in your area.
Kara Ruthenberg says
Do you have a flyer that I can post or give out to families? I am located in Stafford, Virginia.
thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, Kara, so we can’t tell you what materials it makes available. But don’t decide on Cox too quickly, because a number of other low-income plans are available. You can check them all out at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Amanda says
So from what I am seeing in Rhode Island the only option is cox and i would have to go without internet for 3 months just to qualify because there are no other providers to pick from in Tiverton unless you had dish or something? My son qualifies for free lunch, i have snap, medical, and hud housing..work 3 jobs as a single mom..there has to be another option I am just not seeing?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are other options depending on where you live, Amanda. Check out all the service providers in Rhode Island on our low-income internet page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
http://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Cathleen Lee Bailey says
I live in Santa ysabel, CA,
In between valley center
And ramona. I am a senior on the snap program and I have medicaid. I need a very low cost internet service. Please help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans at the following link, Cathleen. We’re confident you’ll find one that’s available in your area and for which you’re eligible.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Eugene Melton Jr. says
Sounds great for my budget.
Francine Montgomery says
I’ve called all 3 companies Cox, Comcast and AT&T and we’re not in a service area for any of these programs and if you look at the lists of service areas these are all really nice and expensive cities to live in, in California. They aren’t targeting true low income cities. It’s really sad how they get around this. Sorry Cox I think if I could afford to live in Laguna Beach I could afford high speed internet. What a joke thank for the links they were helpful but these companies are full of well you know what.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Hey, Francine, have you looked at PCs for People and 4GCommunity yet? Take a look to see if they’re available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
K campen says
I think it really is unfair that if you’re currently a Cox customer, you aren’t qualified for the discount internet program. My fourteen year old granddaughter desperately needs this service. Her mother is a struggling single parent and though my granddaughter is enrolled in the student lunch assistance program, she does not qualify for your discount internet program because they currently have Cox cable services. Why is this so? Very discriminatory and unfair!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s not “our” discount internet program, K. We’re and independent website and you should think of us as the information messenger, not the service provider. We completely agree that this is probably the worst part of all the low-income internet plans. We hope this oversight gets corrected soon.
That being said, there may be other low-income internet plans available to you, your daughter and your granddaughter. Check them all out very carefully at the following link to find out (1) which ones you qualify for, and (2) Which ones are available in your area. Hopefully, you’ll find one that answers both those issues.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
Yolanda Moss says
I have Medicaid & section 8
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All the low-income internet plans and their eligibility requirements for each program can be found on this page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Vincenza Mariani says
Yes I live in Waterbury CT I receive food stamps and I’m on disability. My annual income is 15,560.00. I receive SSDisability I really need an affordable internet and a computer for 150.00
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out our entire list of low-income internet plans at the following link, Vincenza. Check each of the programs carefully and you may find that you qualify for more than one plan that’s available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Rey says
Can u confirm that the only city in MA Cox serves is Monson? And do u know if the enrollment Web page now reflects SNAP Eligibility? Thank u
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’re better off thinking of our list of cities and states as being generally correct, Rey. Cable companies win and lose municipal bids, trade territories with other cable companies, and buy and sell smaller cable companies all the time. For the latest, up-to-date info, your best bet is to contact Cox.
Even if Cox is not available in your area, you have other options. Here’s where you can find a list of all the low-income internet plans available.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
Charles says
We had have had this internet for a few years and cox told us that we have had it too long, and we had to get there interent for 65.00 dollars a month and I cannot afford that. My kids or 8, and 12. Is it a time limit with this program?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox has always said its price on this program was guaranteed for two years. You, Charles, have the unfortunate distinction of being the first reader who has reported having his prices raised. Please keep us updated.
Keep in mind, however, that other programs are available. It’s possible that you qualify for one that’s available in your area. You can see all of them at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are both great options if you live in an area covered by the Sprint national cell phone network.
tonya wright says
my husband draws ssi i have 2 11 year olds i need inter net for there school; work can i get it
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to check out all the low-income internet plans, Tonya. We’re confident that you’ll be eligible for at least one of them that’s available in your area. Here’s a link to all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Charlene Fitzgerald says
I am on SSDI/ widows SS. I receive a small amount of food stamps. My grandson comes to my house Mon. – Fri. After school till his mother gets out of work. He has homework to do so internet is important. I live in Brockton MA. I just cannot afford the $80. For Comcast any longer so I have been seriously considering shutting of the basic cable/ internet. Is there a company that would supply me with low income internet and reception for my local TV channels?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Good news, Charlene. There are a couple plans for which it looks like you’re eligible in your area. They are PCs for People and 4GCommunity. You can check out all the Low-income Internet plans (including those two) at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gene Hartman says
I just want cable TV I’m on SSDI total disability for 25 years now live in Norman OK. Like to have some more channels to watch besides antenna tv
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, Gene, but there are no low-income plans that offer cable TV.
Bob Smisek says
Trying to get the low income internet for my daughter, a recent amputee that has not worked for the past 90 days. She does not qualify becasue she does not have children. What ca we do to help her?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Go to the following link and you can find a couple programs for which children are not a requirement, Bob. Specifically, take a look at PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are available anywhere Sprint’s national cell network is available. Good luck to you and your daughter.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
laura says
hello cox i spoke to someone about why cutting the internet because of the high rate. but they said they helping the student with Low income I am so surprise. Are they helping at all?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Cox, Laura. We’re an independent website.
Brenda Yoder says
Yes I have one, I recently got internet package and found your site way before they install it. The lady at Cox in Kansas told me they didn’t have the package off your site, and I’m on snap and now I cant get it cause of the rules of having it, i even tried to fax them the pages off the internet from this site. Can you do anything about it?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The customer service rep you spoke to does not know what she is talking about, Brenda. Next time you call in, ask for a supervisor. Here are a couple links — one to the Cox website itself, which describes the program, and another to Connect2Compete, which provides the service for Cox. If Cox persists in saying they do not offer the program, give them these links:
https://www.cox.com/aboutus/cox-in-the-community/connect2compete.html
http://connect2compete.org/cox/
Amanda says
Hey just want to say thank you guys! I was having trouble finding the info on low income internet, but your site gave me almost everything in one place. Awesome job on trying to help people out! My only question was how much internet did Cox give, but I read and went to their site and talked to a rep. You guys rock!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We rock. We’re rock stars. We’re cool. Thanks, Amanda. (We think you have us mistaken for someone else, but we appreciate the thought.)
richard says
When i go to the connect paige after i select all that apply it redirects me to an error paige.
M.J. says
Hello, Cox, I’m JT and I am wondering why you do not have a program for low-income, disabled senior citizens. Many of your disabled seniors, including myself, cannot work and are on fixed Government incomes. I personally believe that gearing your program only towards low-income families with school age children is too limited and should include low-income disabled seniors.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
First things first, MJ. We’re not Cox. We’re an independent website. But we completely agree with everything you said.
carol ismalun says
Hi my name is carol ismalun and I was wondering if I might qualify for the program I do receive snap benefits I live in Fairfax county va and I’m planing on moving to a senior citizen residences between may & June. thank you ms ismalun
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s impossible for us to track each of the programs down to the local level, Carol, but you can check out all the low-income internet plans at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
We know some of them are available in Virginia, but you can probably find out if they are available at your address or in your zip code by visiting the various companies websites. Most of their sites offer s function that allows you to plug in that address or zip to get an instant availability answer.
Carrie says
Hi this Carrie Burgdorf my family and I live in Chester Illinois in the Randolph County Housing Authority and I was just wondering if we would qualify for this we receive SNAP and free lunches
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should qualify, Carrie. But you should be aware that there are other options, too. Check out PCs for People at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
And you can also check out 4GCommunity at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-cost-internet-service
If you live in an area covered by the Sprint national cell network, either of the above are really good options (although a bit more expensive).
Bruce Arthur says
I live in mesa, az,,I’m 63 and have the paperwork from vocational rehab saying I’m disabled,,my income is 1800$, monthly,,,i’m ,below the poverty level,,do I qualify for low-income programs,,I’m still trying to use wifi to go back to school to qualify for disabled jobs..I have a spine injury,,I’m not in a wheelchair
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, disability does not qualify you for any of the cheap internet plans, Bruce. And even more unfortunately, $1800 per month is not below the poverty line (unless there are several people in your household). Take a look at the PCs for People plan because it allows you to qualify with a higher income:
https://www.cheapinternet.com
Rochelle williams says
I am on a fix income .trying to find. Cheap wifi,cable service.
I can afford. I do get food stamp,my grand. Son stay with me.and.I want to. Keep wifi in house for. His school work help. .
Sandy Hauser says
My niece lives in Mathews County VA, right outside Gloucester County VA and has 3 children on FREE lunch and gets food stamps. Is this program offered in her area? She lives on Buckley Hall Road
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s impossible for us to track availability down to the local level, Sandy. Just too many variables. But go to the following link to find a list of all the low-income internet programs available. We give rough indicators of which cities they’re available in, but for exact information you should visit each of the companies’ websites. Most of them allow you to plus in an address or zip code to check availability. Good luck.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
wanda says
Como puedo comprar una computadora en especial
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We think Wanda is asking “How can I buy a particular computer?” If so, you must go to the EveryoneOn.org website.
Click on “What we do.”
Then click on “Low-Cost Internet.”
Then click on “Availability by State.”
Then click on your state.
You’ll be presented with a wide choice of cities where inexpensive computers are available.
Patti says
I live in New Jersey. Having a hard time finding an Internet provider offering plans for low income families. Does anyone have suggestions?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you checked our comprehensive list of low-income internet service providers, Patti? Take a look:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Donna LeMonier says
Really? I already have service so you cant help me get a cheaper deal? Wow!!! Another benefit for some but not for others. I pay $30.00 a month to have this service so I cant get a better deal and you help me save $20.00 a month? UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!! Dont worry I do not expect a reply.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Donna, are you under the mistaken impression that this website is somehow affiliated with Cox Cable? We’re not. We’re an independent website that reports news and information about low-income internet plans.
Lema says
How can i apply??
Plz tell me…
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
C’mon, Loma, did you read the article? There’s a sub-head that says, “How to order…”
Angelica says
I would like to apply for this program
Please email me all the information I need to qualify.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We can’t email you, Angelica, due to the sheer volume of comments and questions we get. So we hope you see this response.
You need to apply using the information in this article.
Jens Larson says
According to your article, “Cox says that qualifying families will also be able to purchase a computer for under $150.”
I have called Cox customer service and Connect2Compete, and neither one seems to know anything about this. Can you refer me to a website or phone number that can explain how to apply for a computer as well as internet service?
Thanks from Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All these companies could do a better job of making it simple, Jens. Here’s what you do: Visit Connect2Compete.org and look up at the top of the homepage for EveryoneOn.org. Click on it and it will take you to a page that allows you to find all the offers in your area.
For example, in our zip code it said, “We’ve found 3 Internet offers , 12 computer offers , and 5 computer training locations near you!” And showed us specifically what they are. Good luck.
David says
What are the speeds for this low income internet service
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
All companies claim different speeds, David, and what they claim isn’t always what they deliver. On top of that, different neighborhoods also have different speeds. In other words, your best bet is to contact customer service by phone or in an online chat to see what they “promise.”
JOAN m MEADOW says
any internet services for disabled adult of household receiving disability income each month
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There’s one that might work because it allows the recipient to have a much higher income than the other low-income internet programs. Check out PCs for People on this page (one caveat: You must live in an area served by the Sprint national cell network).
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
norma c valdiviezo says
Where do I fax my application?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We do not have a fax number for Cox, but you can undoubtedly get it by calling the phone number shown in the above article.
Toshira says
I receive snap and Medicaid and I would like to sign up for the $10 internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You left this comment on our Cox page, Toshira, but there are a number of other low-income plans available. You owe it to yourself to check them all out to see which ones you qualify for and which ones are available in your area. Here’s an article that explains them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Marie Tinker says
How do pay my bill on the 16th of this month. My is Marie Tinker an i get da $9.95 internet cause my daughter Maryah gets free lunch. So do i pay on line or over the phone?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know who your service provider is nor what kind of plan you signed up for, Marie. You’ll need to contact your service provider’s customer service team in order to get the correct answer to your question.
Tanika says
Is there anything like this i live in Monroe Michigan
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re unable to accurately track where in program is available down to that level, Tanika. But here’s a complete list of all the low-income internet plans currently available. The lists of cities where they are available is comprehensive, but we don’t claim it is 100% accurate because things are constantly changing. We’d suggest that you use this list as a starting point, then contacting the companies for which you qualify to find out if they’re available in your zip code and address. Here’s that list:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ciara norman says
I’m trying to qualify for the k-12 program for 9.95 a month. my daughter’s school mentioned it
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know where you live, Clara, so we cannot recommend a specific program. But you can check out all the programs and figure out which ones are available in your area and which ones you qualify for here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Wendy Ivey says
I am on low income SSI and on Snap would like to get the low-income Wi-Fi
Tonii Garza says
I want to apply for low income wifi
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Then that’s exactly what you should do, Tonii. Choose the service provider that is available in your area and contact its customer service team. Here’s where you can find all the providers available across the country:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Dakota Squyres says
I have snap and I’m on Medicare I live in Norman Oklahoma how do I sign up?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are lots of different low-income plans in Oklahoma and most of them offer far more minutes than are available in other states. Here’s where you can find all those plans for your state:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states/oklahoma-internet-service
And on a totally unrelated subject, we love your name. It’s one of our all-time favorites.
christian kulbe says
I am a SNAP recipient and I would like to get involved with the low cost internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Are you sure Cox is the right plan for you, Christian? You should check out all the low-income plans available before you make that decision. They all offer different ways to qualify and are available in different parts of the country. We’d advise you to check them all out before you make a decision:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Natah says
I would like to apply for low income internet a cheap internet for senior citizen.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is not yet a widespread program for seniors, Natah. Comcast is conducting a pilot program in several markets around the country, but the results are not yet in. In the meantime, do you qualify for any of the low-income plans available? Here’s a list of all those programs. Check them all out very carefully to see if you qualify for any of them.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Belvarie Varnado says
What about the pilot program for low income seniors? I am moving into a HUD apartment and only make $1,000 a month.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cox is not part of that pilot program. It is being conducted by Comcast. But stay tuned because we expect more plans for seniors to pop up soon.
Gabriela Miranda says
I just got a letter from the Food Service Department, saying that my son is now elegible to recibe Free Meals at school.
I would like to apply for the cheap cox internet. What do I have to do
Sincerely…
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The article tells you how to apply, Gabriela. But before you apply with Cox, check out all the other available plans. You can see them all here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Xantie bernal says
Would I be able to get just the internet and computer since I’m a qualifying candidate I already have the cable from dish..
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes. Cable TV is not part of this program.
Cunfang Feng says
Do you receive my application? My Connect2Compete ID is: 4696649927
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Cox Cable, Cunfang. You need to contact Cox directly.
Debbie Lawless says
Do you service 26726? I am trying to get service for my mother. But want to know if you provide service before seeing if she qualifies on her limited income.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
This website is not affiliated with Cox, Debbie. You’ll need to contact Cox customer service to get your question answered.
Aida L Velazquez says
Please I need more information about
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
About what? You sentence ended in mid-thought, Aida.
Jennifer says
Please send me application for the cox internet for 9.99 monthly om in ph arizoba my adre$ 353 ******** ph az 85009 thank u again my name is Jennifer mada thabk you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No one will send you an application, Jennifer. You need to apply online or by phone. You can find Cox’ contact info on this page.
Lewis Bishop says
Hi my name is Luis Bishop and I’m trying to find out about Wi-Fi in my home through the snap program please call me or text me at 210-837-****
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No one is going to call you as a result of leaving a comment on this website, Lewis. You need to contact Cox directly.
Oscar Scott says
I dont have children or have SNAP OR TANF. But i dont make a lot a month, do i still qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There’s only one program that’s based purely on income, Oscar. That’s the PCs for People plan. But be aware that it’s only available in areas served by the Sprint national cell network. Here’s where you can read about that program:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
If you live in HUD-assisted housing, you will also qualify for the newly-expanded Comcast Internet Essentials network. Here’s where you can read about that:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/internet-essentials-expansion-10-per-month-plan-for-hud-families
De says
My kids are on the school lunch program but we do not receive snap or tanf would we qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes. You qualify because your kids are no the school lunch program. In fact, you would qualify even if they weren’t on the school lunch program, but qualified for it.
Maria says
I’m a bit peeved about Cox’s restrictions on the low income service. My family qualifies for the plan for families with children on SNAP, but we are automatically disqualified because we already have service through them. Cox is the ONLY provider in our area, so we’re basically screwed unless we can find a loophole. My question is, since the current account is in my husband’s name only, can we make this work by cancelling the account under his name and opening the new low income account under mine? I haven’t officially changed my last name yet so it may be unlikely to throw up a red flag due to having the same last name on top of it being the same address.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We hate to help you circumvent the rules, but it sounds like your plan may work, Maria. We would imagine that your husband would have to schedule service to be cancelled, let’s say, a week in advance, and you would need to schedule your Internet Essential service to begin the next day. Good luck. Please let us know if this devious plan is successful.
Michele C says
We just became eligible as I became disabled. I think its ridiculous Cox restrictions which make our large family ineligble. How does this help families. I have a vision impaired child who really needs Internet access.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the other low-income Internet plans to see if you are eligible for them. Good luck, Michele.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Brittany says
Just signed up, and my equipment will be her Sunday morning, can’t wait!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s great, Brittany. Congratulations!
Suzanne Davies says
Thank you for bridging the Digital Divide in education!!
Are you aware of any programs for low income adults? Staying connected is vitally important to not dropping further behind as opportunities decrease.
Your efforts are appreciated!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Thank you very much for your kind comments, Suzanne. There is a program you should look at. It’s called PCs for People and you can find out more about it (and all the other low-income plans) here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Vanessa says
Hi, thank you for the hard work that you have done in this page, it’s very informative.
Do you know of any internet Providers that officer the reduced pricing for home schooled children?
Thank you in advance
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, indeed, we do, Vanessa. Take a look at our “Low-Income Internet” page. It will show you ALL the service providers. Comcastd definitely offers its Intetrnet Essesntials program to parochial and home-schooled children. We have not heard if the other companies make the same sort of offers, but we would not be surprised. In addition, PCs for People has much less restrictive income restrictions, so you may qualify for that plan. But do yourself a favor and check out all the programs.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kathy Hogan says
I qualify for $10 internet but they don’t offer it where we live in Redondo Beach, Ca. 90270. How can we receive this, and what do I need to do?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are other programs available, Kathy, and you should check them all out to see if you qualify and if they’re available in your area. Here’s a link that will take you to our service provider page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jennifer arellano says
Do I need a regular computer or can I use a labtop to get it installed..?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Any computer will work. In fact, part of the program provides laptops, desktops and tablets for under $150.
Diane Ellis says
We have been loyal customers of Cox for over 23 years, but are excluded from participating in this much needed discount for this same reason; otherwise we qualify. I understand I can cancel for 3 months and then apply. Don’t know what we can use for 3 months as children are in school this summer; AT&T does not participate in Virginia.
This situation is just ironic. And unfortunate.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
“Ironic and unfortunate.” We couldn’t have described it any better, Diane. It’s a flaw in the system that really needs to be addressed. Sorry you are one of those folks who fall between the cracks.
Jennifer Bennett says
I am a 41year old female online student that is at the mercy of anyone willing to help me better my situation and life by furthering my education. I have encountered a substantial amount of setbacks since i started this journey of higher education. I thank you for your time and consideration.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Good for you for doing what’s necessary to better your life situation, Jennifer. But instead of leaving a comment here, you’ll need to apply directly with one of the low-income Internet service providers. You can find a list of all the programs here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
STEPHEN AIKHOJE says
I LIVE IN A HUD ASSISTED APARTMENT BUT I DON’T HAVE ANY CHILD IN SCHOOL, DO I QUALIFY FOR THIS SERVICE?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, you need children to qualify for the Cox program, Stephen. But there are other programs for which you may qualify. Go to the following page and check out the AT&T plan and the plan from PCs for People. You’ll need to live in an area covered by the AT&T or Sprint networks, but these are great plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/att-access
Karen says
Cox Communications offers nothing for seniors but yet they offer students on Snap or in HUD housing free or reduced fees for internet and TV. I am willing to bet most of these students are NOT Americans or legal citizens! Many seniors living alone have only their TV and or internet to keep them company. Cox constantly raises their prices but seniors living on social security do not get cost of living or income increases yearly and if they do it’s very little 1 or 2%. Cox is too greedy to help them keep their service when it comes to …choosing between food, prescriptions, cable TV and or internet! Their cheapest internet is now $32.99 for a speed that’s slower than the old dial up connections! The cheapest cable TV line up consists of mostly channels that are of no interest to anyone, mostly community and a bunch of junk channels. They should give them good channels like… movies, history, discovery, and cable news, etc. HELP OUR SENIORS STAY CONNECTED!!!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You are preaching to the choir, Karen. We wholeheartedly agree.
Chris says
These low cost programs don’t exist. AT&T brags that they have service in my area. They don’t. Some of these websites have numbers that aren’t in service. I have 2 choices where I live. Time Warner who boasts $15/month. Then there is the hidden cost of $50-60 for the router plus taxes and fees. It aint $15. My second choice is some company called Frontier. They bought out Verizon. Who I had. Their cheapest internet is $35. Where do you apply for these programs. They talk a lot about them, but never quite tell you how to go about getting it. There is no such thing as low income internet or cable. It’s fake.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Blah-blah-blah, Chris. You don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Moe than 2 million low-income Americans are being helped by Comcast’s Internet Essientials, the largest of the cheap Internet programs. Not all the programs are available in every area because none of the companies do business in every city and state.
Amanda R Wilson says
Wisconsin Should get this,also!!! Bummer!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s an artifice about a very similar plan called Internet Basics. It’s available in a bunch of different Wisconsin cities served by CenturyLink:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/internet-basics
If it’s not available in your area, try this plan called PCs for People:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/pcs-for-people-best-internet-plan-for-low-income-americans
Tamara Bryant says
I applied on line please check it keeps saying you haven’t received me application thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, Tamara, we are not Cox cable and we cannot check the status of your application. But it’s probably no surprise that these things often get screwed up. Just today we checked the status of our internet account and they told us that hadn’t received the necessary paperwork despite the fact that we had already completed it and submitted it online. Sorry for all the words, but the short version is that you should send it in again and keep calling customer service.
DJ says
To qualify, you have to have a child in school? Or can a person be disabled to be offered these products? And, is it just internet service? Or is TV programming offered too?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, you’re not going to like any of the answers to your questions. The Cox plan is limited to families with students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program, so being disabled will not make you eligible. And the service that is available is Internet only, not TV. However, many television shows are now available on the internet.
Darla Washington says
I went to apply and it shows that my zip code didn’t have it, but the list shows it does.
Latoya Lebouef says
Have 2 Kids that badly need it for school work and projects.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Understood, Latoya. Go to our home page and follow the instructions. Good luck.
DiaNE Pappas says
I havery custody of my grandchild and we receive SNAP. I need to know if you offer the low price Internet I’m my area. My address is ****** Mechanicville, VA 23116. I also need to know if you offer the computer for 150.00
inez says
Can you also get regular cable tv
Larry R. says
I live in Erie, Pa. Why don’t you have service in my state?
angel says
How can I apply I really need this and I’m interested because I’m falling behind in school please if I can apply it would be great.
Loma prather says
i am living off bare mim i make 1200 a month but internet to find second job so i serve how can i get the cheep inter net i need something as soon as bossible please send me info about it please and the fastes way to get it started
martha says
if here it says I don’t have to pay for the equipment why I’m charged with a $9.99 each month and I was told that I can buy the equipment “modem” for 3 payments of 43.33 each month ? and what is the velocity that I have to receive with this low cost service? thank you
Nellie Darling says
I am on social security, receiving SNAP and low income-subsidized rent. I am 63, and live in Las Vegas NV. Do I qualify for low income internet, if so with which company. Please send me the details. Thanks Nellie
kamaluddin says
hi dear sir/madam
i have applied for low income internet services like a month ago i filled the application sent it with the NSLP paper but yet doesn’t received the services i don’t know that what is the problem…
Samuel says
How can i apply got two kids both on foodstamp pls contact me.
Tom Atkielski says
I am a Senior Citizen, (Viet Nam era Vet also)with a MINIMUM SS monthly payment! I am also eligible for SNAP, but do not use it as we speak! I am in Fullerton Ca., and I would like to subscribe to your (Connect2Complete) Internet program for 9.95 a month! Do I have to write to (Everyoneon.org/cox/)?
Martha says
I recently got the service but they are charging me 75 dlls here in las vegas nv
mariana says
I’m interested on getting the internet for 9.99
Carlos says
I need help for get the service but I don’t have money., ??
Brandy says
I recieve snap and my 12 year old gets free lunches…however I’ve been with Cox about7 years- never had their internet and don’t have computer at this time. Could my house holo qualify?
Francisco Portillo says
could u please send me info about low price for internet and the way to get hooked up
michael phelan says
could u please send me info to get hooked up
michael phelan says
I want to order just don’t know how can u send me number
Ronda says
I need cheap internet for my kids. They are homeschooled I live in the 45103 zip code please if you know anywhere to get it, I would very grateful!
narasha says
I need cox service
Jaime Little says
Very low income for five people living off SSD which isnt much but do with what we have plz contact me ASAP. Also my number is 270-844-**** Thank You and have a blessed day.
Irene says
Do you have brochures to provide to the community about the low income internet service?
Richard says
Can’t find lower cost tv/Internet for seniors. Anyone have info?
Thanks
Holly solis says
My 16 yr old son dropped out of school and we’ve both decided that online school is best for him. Please I need a break and internet asap. We also need a laptop. My children’s father went to prison last month. Its hard. Thank u
JENNY says
I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA I CAN’T AFFORD INTERNET I’M ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. MY DAUGHTER NEEDS IT FOR SCHOOL. I CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR WORK I HAVE TO GO TO LIBRARY. I SEE SOME AREA IN CALIFORNIA GET THE LOW PRICES BUT I FEEL THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE WELL OFF. THIS INTERNET SERVICE SHOULD HELP THE MOST NEEDY COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE SOUTH GATE, HUNTINGTON PARK, COMPTON ECT.
THANKS
Edward Baldonado says
It all sounds great, but why should I cancel my service and then reapply to get the low income service for my kids. I’ve made the sacrifice az a single parent to get my kids the internet, now I’m going to be punished for my struggles? If I have the proof as a tanf recipient, why can’t I just get the low income service for my kids? It sounds like cox really isn’t into this offer for the less fortunate children, but only for themselves and their pockets! Thanks, but really? Makes no sense for the less fortunate to cancel current coverage, wit 90 days then reapply?
Freddie v gallardo says
How do I receive this offer? Am a veteran and unployable.
MB says
Wht do i do to sign up or to see if i qualify for the low income program
Regina says
Hi. How do I apply for school Internet for or what ever you guessed call it ?
Lee Griffin says
Please help me to get this or to get to the right person who can make human decisions becouse all they say is “is your child on the free lunch program” “NO SORRY YOUR NOT ELIGIBLE CLICK” ok well if there is a criteria other than that I fit. My daughter goes to pre school where they don’t have the free lunch yet. But I go to tech school full time for HVAC. I can’t work because I’m all by my self no one to watch stella only while I’m at school. I receive TANF. Also I get SNAP & MEDICADE INSURANCE. THE $300 I GET from tanf don’t even come close to passing my bills not even including my $450. So I call cox because I absolutely need internet for school. And my child watches it. When I set it up I told them that I wanted to apply for the reduced rate internet but was told that the sales couldn’t do it and for me to sign up and that she would change it later. All that got changed was my Bill from 40 to 60.because it wasn’t even good enough to stream a carbon for my daughter.. PLEASE HELP IM SINKING I HAVE UNTIL DEC WHEN I FINISH SCHOOL I CAN THEN START LOOKING FOR WORK. I’M ONE MONTH BEHIND ON MY COX BILL AND I’VE ONLY HAD IT FOR 2.5 MONTHS THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE US .
SINCERELY LEE GRIFFIN
Beth says
Do only kids in the free lunch program qualify or also in the reduced lunch program?
Kimberley Logan says
I have social security disability–909 total– if I get food stamps my cash income is cut by 107.00 cash from ssi so then I can’t make the bills … so in my case i can’t afford food stamps !! I was able to stretch to pay the 20 internet only service and it was a big blessing to be in contact with family on line..I do not have a TV or cell phone but can watch youtube on line …and that has been really nice too….I am over 55 and disabled …my income is what it is.
Kimberley Logan says
Dear Cox,
Are there any low cost internet programs for people with disabilities over 55? I was on a 19.99 promotional the last 6 months, but now it is going up to 35.00 per month and I just can’t afford it. I had to request it be cancelled. my confirmation # is 39538124…Irvine CA.
Al says
They have no one to talk to. and they don’t give the program to people on SNAP”. unfortunately, that is a lie, but maybe one day they will have it for people on nutrition assistance. What a bummer.
tlee says
Are broke college kids eligible?
antionehill says
I need cable and Wi-Fi so bad to watch TV
quay says
Im on snap but i live in Pennsylvania and i didnt see pennsylvania.
Patricia Font says
We would like to enroll our son, who has Down’s Syndrome, to the Connect to Compete, to help get him receive internet service for Free or a low price. I did not see any where that we could fill out an application for this service with COX. Can someone PLEASE help us! Thank you!
Sharon Cunningham says
I will be moving to Westminster village in Pensacola in sept. or oct. and need low cost internet, I am 71yrs. old and receive Snap and Medicaid. Do you have a plan for me?
Rukhsana irshad says
My husband was has cox internet connection but now he disconnected , am I eligible to get the low income internet or I have to wait for 90days .
Syed a Hussaini says
Can you provide low cost Internet at Lombard Illlinois 60148
Dulce Mena says
I didn’t see NJ . I receive TANF, SNAP and lunch program for my son which is special needs. I need internet right now to move somewhere where there is low income, subsidized or Section 8. I’m on a tight budget. Please answer me, i need internet ASAP. THANK YOU
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here are the options we know of for New Jersey:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states/new-jersey-internet-service
katie says
Why would you list Troutville, Va. as one of your eligible areas , and when I put in my zipcode of 24175 (Troutville, Va.) it tells me that this area is not served by Cox and to contact my local cable co. Just doesn’t make sense!!!
Brian Haire says
Is there a cheap internet program for people who are disabled? Iam currently receiving SSI, any assistance would be most appreciated.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Nothing for disabled specifically, sorry.
Alex says
I’m eligible for this deal however I have one question. Will the wifi I purchase be protected to where a password is needed to access it? I don’t want people piggy backing off it.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes.
Maria says
I REALLY NEES A LOW INCOME INTERRNET SERVICE FOR MY SONS I LIVE IN HARBOR_CITY CA
Sharon A Moorman says
I am a single mom getting foodstamp and low income. I was wondering if i can get low interney service
Jacque Tolleson says
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Jacque Tolleson says
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Isabel says
I dont have Internet cause its not in my price range I have 3 children and I only get tran for one and I can’t work cause I have canser and resently my children lost there father but I’m trying to keep this family together and trying very hard to get back on my feet but it would help a hole lot if I can get internet one less thing to worry about thank you.
Rudradev Sukhoo says
I have three kids and my wife to provide for only one working,and I don t have internet service for my kids i can t afford that I am so happy to heard that there internet for low- income family. Thank you so much. Help
Mary says
The mistreatment by Cox to their customers is pretty sad as evinced in these comments. If Nancy Clement can’t get a fair deal or even be heard by a Cox representative then what chance does anyone have? Something needs to be done about the lack of responses from the Internet Providers.
Amy Kramer says
What Internet providers are there for low income people? That are in the Kissimmee area?
Nancy Clement says
I’m a 65 year old senior, living on Social Security Retirement income, and still waiting for Cox Communications to offer reasonable prices for loyal, low income seniors. My bill has gone from $108. to $135 in 18 months for my bundle phone, internet, and tv. Tv is my only entertainment, internet is required for communications with doctors, family, bill paying, etc., and of course home telephone is necessary. I do have a Safelink cell phone that came with my Medicare/Medicaid insurance. I am a snap recipient. However, I dread having to call cox customer service to try to renegotiate my bill. It is ridiculous that private industry can take advantage of long time senior custiomers! FCC very slow in forcing any resolution to this problem.
amy prevedello says
i need internet for my son
Nancy Clement says
I have been a loyal Cox communication customer in Nevada and California since 2011. I worked from home using the internet preferred connection for speed required by employer. I was told I was given promotional deals after 6 or 7 calls in which I receiving conflicting information regarding what I had agreed to! (I have documentation of dates, and names for all contacts!) Finally, the Loyalty Dept. in Arizona, attempted to streamline for me to fit my income. However, when I try to reach the same person now, no one calls me back or returns my emails.
In Jan 2014 I retired and my income has been cut in half, living on social security retirement only. Cox continues to increase fees on the same service I have always had and I am up to $126. month for my basic phone, preferred internet (needed for bill pay, medical community contacts etc.) and Advanced TV, in order to get a certain 3 or 4 channels, like p.b.s. and history channel, you must get a package with hundreds of channels you do not want, but must pay for. Now in June and July my so called promotional discounts will expire, bill expected to reach $176. per month (same service I paid less than $100 for in 2013) and every email is answered by a different person, one offered $118. another $126. and no one could explain the differences. Also phone calls you are told something different by every one you talk to.
Why is there nothing for seniors, long time customer rewards? Why are the “connect2compete” low income packages for people who have never been customers? Low income, is low income, regardless of age. The internet is as necessary as a power bill, and the State of NV helps with that when you are qualified. Why does private industry, who has a geographical area locked up, allowed to continue to unfairly treat their customers? They act like they’ve done me a favor all along. They never mentioned I would be expected to pay for the set top box, required to receive TV service. and after 2 yrs. they want to start charging me for that too. Signing a 2 year contract (with huge penalties if you cancel before 2 yrs. are up) is unrealistic for me. I want a month to month contract, as I have parents in California in their mid 80’s, one with Alzheimer’s Disease, and at any time I could be called upon to go to them on a more permanent basis to assist with activities of daily living. Why should I sign 2 years away, it’s blackmail, or you don’t have a way to negotiate lower rates… What a joke, this billion dollar communications organization can’t even get all their employee’s on the same page. I am so disgusted. What more shall I give up, my tv, my internet, my phone, at age 65, after 43 years in the work force, seems like punishment for being poor. My rent just went up as well, however Social Security’s cost of living was 1.7% ($16.00). The State of Nevada therefore reduce my snap benefits by $6.00. So between an anticipated $50 increase in cox bill and $30 increase on monthly apartment rental it comes to about $70. more than my annual income increase amounts to. I dare anyone working for cox to live on $880. per month. It’s true, I have spent the year applying for every possible program I qualify for. I am not a welfare recipient, I am a retiree, alone with no other source of income or support, attempting to get a little back from 43 years of paying taxes in this country! I’ve contact the FCC, to no avail. They refer me back to articles published 4 and 5 years ago, none of which pertain specifically to the issues I’ve raised. Do not write back with apologies, only with reasonable solutions, or do not bother me! nc
Christa says
Our family meets the eligibility requirement for reduced cost school lunch- but my daughters charter school doesn’t not participate in this- or isn’t listed on the application drop down menu. Can I just complete the application with the school we are actually zoned for instead of where she attends, since she’s not actually receiving the assistance?
john cowan says
I am going to try ato gt cox we shall see.john cowan
Sarah says
Contacted essentials and was told not in my area. My neighbor has cox. No one can explain this. Why??? My town is listed yet no one can give me an answer.
mitch stout says
Do u offer a mobile hotspot in grove Oklahoma 74344. Thanks.
joe nguyen says
Hi I live in Hereford TX can u please who does provide Internet service I’m on disability and I have a daughter who gets free lunches but I can’t find anyone in your list that service my area…
carl crockett says
I have two daughters, one is in college and the other is at home. We get food stamp and my daughter gets free lunch. we ordered service at our home but we just found out about this program.
We were told about his program. please help us. both our daughters need internet.
Brian says
Hi,
I was just wondering if your service is available in Pound, VA, Thanks so much.
Brian Hubbard
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The only way to know is to go on their website and enter your address to check.
Diana Berne says
My son and I had been on SNAP since his father walked out on us without notice. When my son attempted to take a semester of college, he had signed up for five credit hours. We had no idea that this was one credit hour less than half-time to qualify to continue receiving benefits and he was also unable to continue classes due to a behavioral disability we lost our SNAP benefits.
Diana
David says
I am 48, an my wife is 33, I am still waiting to hear back from Soc. Sec. on my filing for disability. My wife, is disabled, an we are on SNAP… yet we do not have kids in our home. Is there any of the low income high speed internet (5Mb speed) programs even set up for those who do not have kids @ all.?? With trying to look through the basic descriptions of eligibility, it is difficult to actually tell if there are or not.
Thank you,
David
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, check out Internet Basics from CenturyLink.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/internet-basics
Trish says
Does anyone know if they give you wifi with this program or is it only wired internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You will get a wireless modem, which will broadcast wifi.
Mary Liebman says
I’m not sure why some of you a re having difficulty signing up for the program. live in Oklahoma and went on the website connet2compete. I was asked a few simple questions pertaining to my grandchild that I am raising getting free lunch, and was given a ID#. From there I called the cox number associated with the program and gave the rep that number. Two days later they came and installed my service. And it was installed on a Sunday! For anyone in Oklahoma you can register then call 855-825-1466. You should have no problems! Thank You
Cheap Internet Administrator says
We’ve updated the page to exclude SNAP and TANF as qualifying programs. The company’s press release (click here) was confusingly written, which made it sound like you could qualify with those and without a child in school. But what they were apparently trying to say was that SNAP and TANF could be used to prove that your child is in the school lunch program (since they two programs provide eligibility for a student to receive school lunch). Doesn’t make much sense, but that’s how we will interpret it.
James says
I live in Woonsocket Rhode Island. I have called Cox many times & know one seems to know about anything related to qualifying for Low Income Internet related to SNAP. Our child is a home schooled. But we have SNAP & she would qualify for free lunch, if she went to school. Any help or knowledge who to contact would be greatly appreciated.
Lynn says
Well how do i sign up?
Lyricka Gates says
Okay so i just now got off the phone with connect2compete..it took me several times of calling and waiting on holdbut when i finally got the supervisor on the phone he simply said to me that the expansion in aug 2014 was simply for families that were having trouble getting the proof that their child was recieving free lunch and that they now have the option of.showing proof in other ways,such as tanf or foodstamps,and that it means you MUST hsve a child in free lunch to be eligible. I know it doesnt make much sense to me either..it doesnt seem to me that he knew what he was talking about although i did try and read him various parts of this page and the link above, i don’t think he was listening to me AT ALL. So if anyone has any new ifo plz email me @ xxyneworleansgurl@gmail.com thanks
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Wow. That is discouraging. We will look further into it. Thank you so much for the update.
KF says
The whole thing is poorly ran. You call C2C and cannot speak to a rep, you call Cox and they say you need to be approved through C2C. Hard to do when the only option of approval is free school lunch. I am in the SNAP program, a program listed as one of the excepted, and yet it is not an option when you call. So far, no one has been helpful.
Cheap Internet Administrator says
We are trying to tell Coonect2Compete now, but they are not very responsive. A very poorly run organization.
Lynn says
Yes well i’ve called that number numerous times and i never get to speak to a representative of connect2compete
Cheap Internet Administrator says
How does the call go? Is there no option to get to a rep? Or is it the hold time? Have you tried pressing the 0 key?
Lynn says
There are no customer service numbers for C2C so im lost on how to sign up for Cox low income internet through SNAP eligibility. I’ve called the number for C2C, i’ve called Cox & talked to a supervisor, & i’ve called the EBT office. So how do i sign up? Or a better question is when is the C2C website or phone number going to update their eligibility rules?
Cheap Internet Administrator says
The phone number is right in the article above: 855-222-3252
sharon walden says
please i really need to sigh up for cheap internet and computer i receives snap please help cant find website that excepts cox
sharon walden says
im very interested in the internet 9.95 we get snap i have a 17 yr old daughter i need yhthe internet please *** cambridge dr warner robins ga 31093
Lynn says
I have called that number several times now & i never get the option to speak to a representative of C2C. They never ask if i’m qualifying through SNAP either, they just end the call when i say i have no children in the lunch program.
Cheap Internet Administrator says
I assume you are talking about an automated system, pressing numbers to answer questions. Try saying you do have child in the school lunch program just so you can get through to a representative. When you get a hold of someone, tell them about their own press release touting the new eligibility:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-communications-closes-digital-divide-with-connect2compete-broadband-adoption-program-271892261.html
Lynn says
I called Cox and they said i had to qualify through connect2compete website. However, on that website there is no option for qualifying through SNAP eligibility so i’m at a complete loss on how to sign up. Please help
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Connect2Compete needs to update their website to reflect Cox’s new eligibility options. Trying calling the phone number on the page (855-222-3252) and talk to a customer service rep. We’d like to hear back from you on what they say.
Lynn says
When will the enrollment process reflect SNAP eligibility?
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Connect2Compete/EveryoneOn is very bad at documentation on their site, so we don’t know for sure. Give them a call and if the representative doesn’t understand Cox’s newly publicized expanded eligibility, refer them to this page and please let us know what they say.
jamie hubler says
I have a question I’m trying to get low income family internet but when call number I get a couple if advertisements then it tells me to hang up n when I go to site if I don’t have kid who gets free lunches it won’t let me do anything else when it states can get it if you receive snap to! So how do I sign up
nika says
I want to know if i qualify for cox internet for low income families. I receive medicaid
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Not unless you are on SNAP, TANF or a School Lunch program.
john says
My abusive son took over my cox account an insisted it be put up to high speed so he could watch movies. Now he has gone out of state and left me to pay the bill. Cox is tricky I am an old man, 81, and have only $70 to pay all utilities after rent is paid with out help how do I afford internet? With son gone and a big bill and Cox wanting three month wait, I am stuck also the freedompop.com seems to be a hoax. As is so much of life.
Cheap Internet Administrator says
That’s a sad story, but we’re glad you son is gone. Hope he doesn’t come back. See if Internet Essentials or Internet Basics is available in your area — you could switch to either of them. And Freedompop isn’t a hoax, but you have to understand what you are getting and what your usage is like.
MARISOL says
NEED ASSISTANCE ON A LAPTOP THANK YOU
Jose Echeverry says
My family and I qualifiy for and receive SNAP and Medicaid. Our daughter is disabled and qualifies for SSI. We are interested in free or very low cost internet services. Please advise what program we can apply for. Our area is Ronkonkoma, New York 11779.