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Too many of America’s senior citizens have trouble paying their bills these days. Many have had their savings wiped out, others have seen their income decline sharply due to low interest rates, and some live on their social security payments and simply can’t keep up with rising expenses. Through no fault of their own, many seniors can’t afford even the most necessary of things, like a broadband internet connection. Yes, being connected to the internet is necessary in today’s world.
With all the new programs that provide inexpensive internet to low-income people, one would think there must be an internet program specifically designed to provide internet for seniors. But surprisingly, there are no such senior internet programs, not even an AARP Internet plan.
They government (the Federal Communications Commission) has “encouraged” Comcast to create the Internet Essentials broadband internet service for low-income Americans. It also “encouraged” Century Link to set up, Internet Basics, an internet service for students on free lunch programs. But, alas, nothing to provide internet for senior citizens.
Connect2Compete was created as a partnership of non-profit groups and private companies to help low income Americans cross the digital divide. But, alas, Connect2Compete offers no senior internet programs.
The government is in a pilot program that we’ve dubbed “Lifeline Internet” because it is similar to the Lifeline Assistance program, which helps low-income households get free cell phones and free minutes. But, that programs seems to have stalled.
We’ve developed this page because we have received so many emails from needy seniors asking why the government and various companies seemingly help everyone but them. Where is cheap internet for seniors? Why no senior internet programs?
Here’s our advice: While there is no cheap internet program designed specifically for them, it’s quite possible that many seniors may qualify for one of the existing programs. Check each program’s eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
Let’s review them quickly:
Internet Basics: If you participate in any governmental assistance programs such as food stamps (SNAP), public housing assistance, Medicaid, Section 8 housing, Supplemental Security Income, various Home Energy Assistance Programs, National School Lunch and other programs, OR if your income is at or below 135-150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may qualify. Follow the link for more information.
Internet Essentials: If there is a student in your house who participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), they many qualify for this program that provides $9.95/month high-speed internet and a computer for $150. Do you have a grandchild or even great grandchild living with you?
Connect2Compete: This has essentially the same eligibility criteria as Internet Essentials, above — a child on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
We hope that we will one day be able to replace this page with one that announces a new “cheap internet for seniors” package. We’ll keep you informed of anything that might be coming.
In the meantime, we encourage you to call your state and federal representatives, and even the cable and telephone companies themselves, to urge them to expand their cheap internet programs to include America’s needy seniors.
I was told last month that I qualify for lower cost internet and don’t see a difference in my bill . I contacted Verizon once I was approved and they told me the discount would be applied to my next bill. Not seeing a difference.
Please help in Massachusetts Xfinity internet only is going up another $20. when my contact runs out. I will be paying close to $80 a month just to have internet. It’s too much. I’ll be getting the same speed, but paying more. All other states have programs to help seniors and low income families. But Xfinity has a monopoly in this state. Not to let other service providers in. It’s not fair. Please help!!
There are lots of other service providers, and hopefully one or more of them are available in your area. Here’s where you can find all the plans available in your state:
. I would HIGHLY SUGGEST seniors go to PCS FOR PEOPLE – which you do have to pay for (lower cost equipment) & however many months of internet you want, up front – but afterwards an entire YEAR is only $135… and it’s supposed to be UNLIMITED high speed internet – though can get spotty when you reach higher limits (if you try to stream video/ tv one too many times)
You will have to pay for the Mobile HOTSPOT upfront, along with 1 – 12 months of internet, your choice & proof of your qualifying income every year – but thats as easy as making a copy of your SSA 1099 (make sure to black out your private info like social security number), but it will at least give you something more AFFORDABLE!
I’m a senior need internet now … My income budget is so stretched current with medical & medication needs I don’t have any TV I keep my house cold because my last Edison bill was $175.04 with pandemic covid 19 in to stay at home not to go out these past few months I’ve reduced to eating processed food delivered by a food pantry no fresh food I’m told by medical staff Dr. Eat lots if fresh food salad veggies fruits but i m not one internet to do my shopping no family to help me with going to store etc. I’m in need of assistance as I’m too rich by a few dollars to qualify for all these asst. Program food housing I’m no soc.security only make 3x less then men as my work era women got paid 3x lost doing same jib so my s. S. Still reflect that too I’ve worked all my life never was in any asst. Programs other unemployment 2very short time was back to work before got 1st unemployment check so a worker be I was my Soc.Sec. check is right at $1000. Hard to live on that an apt rental cist that much in a descent neighbor I’m not living in trashy area I deserve better. I’ve never lived in trashy places I’ve own my own home for 49+ years yes there is upkeep but its my home I’ll die here when that time comes not to far off either but today current needs is a internet service that I can afford and TV news would be nice I Luke OBS TV discovery nat geo but I’m not asking for the moon just some simple comforts in NY last few years would be a blessing over $100. A month for TV & interment u just cannot afcird I have lifeline for my kandlune and thus AT&T cell service has never worked at NY hone seems I’m behind hill where repeater is located I’m in a dead zone all cell service I of $48. To 38. A month for 3 years if loosely cell service or no service since my home was affected by an arson fire in my backyard 2017 just finally got rebuild dine Aug 2020 Doing the final stages of rebuild during a pandemic no joke really has been very very hard my last 4 years of senior life I’m sick now need to be in hospital but I’m stay in home trying to cope with self care I’m alone just life passing me by with pandemic.ic measures and health issues .. But internet would bring in the works news at least I could try getting fresh food into me not pantry processed fiids a fresh salad I would also die for fresh tomatoes veggie cauliflower celery carotts lettuce tried to grow garden from seeds of my last fresh produce but I’m guessingt they were gen altered could not get any to grow I’m told that’s because their gen altered for farmers to harvest then better I notuc everything been getting their skin are so tuff I can’t chew it have to spit it or choke it down with water makes a not so nice eating exo. When I was able to go eat a meal with a pal i h well hope someone is reading this can suggest help get me help I’m not a electronic wizard at all its a challenge my new hiusse has every new device my refrig I have to change temp by phone calk to Samsung I would if never got this had I known it was that way its eye candy for such nice pretty loojin even Stive mucri dishwasher all the same all eye candy I like a switch off in a high low med these I understand very well all this new fancy younger gen ideas are just that looks giid on oaoer let’s do it they need a senior input in these new fangle things. Just an old darts opinion senior are old dementia I watch my Dr. Office staffchecj that box in my friends records as she made her next visit spot. When ask staff why were they checking that box dementia in my friend she replied we do that in everyone 65 and over now so your wrote off at 65 I asked as may fiernd us 86 years and still pretty sharp but when your fine cabinet is with 89+ years it rake a minute to locate an answer at tines my aunt was 102 at her death she always knew the answer to my questions but maybe not the second I was asking but she remember to tekk me an answer to my question a few days ago I long forgotten I ask but she wanted me to know the answer and she was right I did ask that but it when out if my thoughts right after she said let think in that .. Fiid for thought our file cabinet our brain has many files as we age so don’t think we are dementia we are just with many files to recak looking for just the right place it was out in the old bean head file cabinet a masked granny here looking for internet and nagbe TV help suggestions ; }
comcast has just raised my cable and internet another $66.00 per month, after raising the bill every 3 months on average the past couple years. I am a low income senior citizen living in the skyway area of seattle. i noticed so many low cost internet plans require applicants to have a child to qualify. there needs to be more help for seniors who live alone. i had centurylink for a long period of time, but had to terminate with them due to their increasing high costs. My only income is social security, but not ssi.
Not fair I raised a daughter and helped her raise two sons now I barely hear from them and they is no way they help me.
It’s just me on Medicare and Medicaid and food stamps.
I am 80 years old worked from year 12 years old until I had to retire at 65 for disability lifting patients . Only have social security, and not that longer to live. Why can’t I have free cable or at least low pay when we are giving everything to people who hate us and determined to see us dead.
Just because there is no specific plan for seniors does not mean you do not qualify for other reasons. Check out each of the plans to find one that you do qualify for (For other reasons).
I HAVE HAD SPECTRUM RAISE MY INTERNET COSTS FROM ABOUT $30 TO ALMOST $65.00 A Raise of over 100%. In probably less than 3 years. This is pure greed. It is because there are less competitors in the marketplace.
The lack of concern for senior citizens is another alarming issue. “we are not going to do anything–and we don’t really care about you”–is the message you get stuck with. So Spectrum seems to have a corporate culture of–there is nothing you can do about it anyway!!!
But that is not true…
Spectrum you have become greedy and unconcerned about the elderly…
It doesn’t sound like you have enrolled in Spectrum’s low-income internet plan ($30 per month is too high for that program). Unfortunately, you must cancel your service for 90 days in order to qualify for the program. It’s never seemed fair to us, but that’s the basic concept for all the low-income service providers.
There is no free internet nor computer, David. There are lots of discounted plans and inexpensive computers and you can check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best at this link:
Each of the low-income plans has slightly different ways to qualify. It sounds as if you might qualify based on income level, but you’ll need to check out all the plans to figure out which ones you match up with. Here’s where you can review all of them:
There is no nationwide plan specifically for seniors, Teri. However, that doesn’t mean you aren’t eligible for several other low-income programs. You can check the all out at this link:
I have a friend who is a very low income person,her husband passed away a year or so ago.He left her in a bad way financially,l hoping to fine a senior or low income internet for her. I hope you can look into this. Thank you so much
We don’t have enough details to be positive, but it sounds as if she may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans. You/she need to check out all the alternatives at the link below. Check them all out to figure out which plans are available in her area and which plan sounds like the best fit for her needs. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans:
Putting in a search for senior low cost internet sure gives lots of post saying pretty much the same o same o. I’ll be 69 next month & live in a AZ. HUD subsidized apt. complex so of course I qualify. Guess I’ll get back to my search….as if I have not spent enough time already.
You may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Amy. But you’ll need to check them all out to find the ones that fit your needs and are available in your area. You can do that at this link:
Thanks for your advice.
I’m a disabled retiree and I stumbled upon cheapinternet.com back in 2016. As difficult as it was, I was able to put aside enough to join PC’s for people in 2017.
It’s everything you said it was. Unfortunately I live in a low rent crappy area and have withstood several weekly network attacks. This Month “they” hacked me, emptied my Social Security Account as well as bricked my router and bragged on how they’re going to keep doing it to the crippled old pervert gringo living in their hood. I’m hoping the new router (being newer) will stand up to it a little better. I’m bedridden approx. 20 hours a day with no friends or family here, no transportation, no TV or radio either so the internet and phone is my only connection to the outside world. I also want to note that the about page on my now dead ZTE Warp Connect Hotspot/Router showed lifetime data at 2.9TB so it really is unlimited. Also, If one can afford it, Consumer Cellular has an easy pay plan. I got my new iPhone SE 32Gb (2017) for $10.00 down and 6 payments of $25.00 It was a difficult struggle for 6 months but well worth it.
ProtonMail & Proton VPN offer free accounts to anyone interested. It’s good for privacy and no strings attached.
Thanks for all you do to help people.
Keep up the good work.
My 91-year-old mother-in-law who is hearing impaired needs an internet service in order to have a caption phone. Her only source of income is social security. Are there any programs to help her with this? She lives in Maryland.
I have been advised that I am eligible for the Comcast plan but I must give up the internet for three months before this can happen. I am homebound on a walker, 86yrs old. I use my laptop almost all day and every day. To be without the internet for three months would be like a death sentence to me.
Paying my Comcast bill is a nightmare. My latest bill adds on $13.00 for second T.V. access. I live in a single room with one old T.V. I don’t have a cell phone because I am just too old to remember how to operate it. I scrimp to pay my bill.
Can you help?
Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but there is no way around the 90-day period between a regularly-priced account and a low-income account, Sheila. Unless, that is, you can find an alternative service provider at this link:
Lots of our readers have recommended PCs for People. You are required to pay upfront, but the service usually gets very high marks (IF, that is, it’s available in your area).
I NEED INEXPENSIVE INTERNET SERVICE. I AM A LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN
i AM ATTEMPTING TO GET ENROLLED IN COLLEGE TO BECOME QUALIFIED TO COUNSEL SUBSTANCE ABUSE INDIVIDUALS. i ALREADY HAVE A PhD IN HEALTH EDUCATION BUT I NEED UPDATING. i HAVE BEE IN TOUCH WITH A COUPLE OF COLLEGES AND I NEED TO HAVE A COMPUTER BECAUSE I WANT TO TAKE MY COURSES ONLINE. i HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT A COUPLE OF COLLEGES BUT i NEED THE COMPUTER TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM.
If you are low-income, several sources are available for both services you want. You can find out all about the low-income internet services at the following link (check them all out carefully to find the one that fits your needs best):
Then you can visit our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, to find out all about the Lifeline program and how to get that phone. Pretty simple, really. Here’s where you can find all the plans available in your state:
Each of the low-income internet plans has different eligibility requirements, and you should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. However, we urge you to take a close look at PCs for People:
I am turning 69 next month. I had to discontinue cable TV and go to rabbit ears. Now, I am going to lose my internet too. I am on food stamps and disability and my income is below poverty level. You would think that Cox would work with me since I’ve been with them for over 8 years, but no. Their greed has taken me back to the 1950’s and rabbit ears. And I will be losing the internet soon too. I can’t even afford to pay for a ambulance, should I need one. At least I have my flip-top phone that Cricket gave me for free and only charge me $25 a month.
We probably don’t have all the info we need regarding your situation, Phyllis, but here’s an idea. It sounds as if you qualify for a free government cell phone. If you can qualify, you would save $25 per month which would then give you enough money to enroll in one of the low-income internet plans.
First thing you need to do is visit our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.com, to find a plan that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can find all the free government cell phone plans available in your state:
You don’t want to speak to us because this is an independent informational website, NOT a service provider. Here’s an article that lists all the current low-income service providers. Click on any of them to get additional details, including contact info:
You’ve come to the right website, Miguel. Just click around and you’ll find all the info you need regarding service providers, contact info, eligibility rules, and service areas.
With an income of $750 per month , how are Seniors expected to pay ridiculous prices for internet ? It seems a necessity today. I had to get rid of landline because I couldn’t afford it. Also newspaper.Can’t even have cable. Kids pay for Netflix for me. Not a fun way to live ! Utility prices keep going up , but not my Social Security.
Sounds like you may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Sharon. Check them all out, particularly PCs for People, at this link to find the one/s that fit your needs best:
Trying to find a wifi program for my 92 year old mother in law. She has no computer so she has no wifi or data program. We have her flip phone on our family plan but we want her to have a phone she can text on. Bought her an old iphone but need to get her wifi in herhouse.
It seems the interned costs when coupled with phone service gets expensive for seniors. I am 85 and on limited incomd with medical expenses like open heart surgery in 2014. what id the best plan for me. I have Infinity now with a land line phone. and a cell phone.
It’s impossible for us to say which plan is best for an individual because there are so many variables, Russell. But you can check out all the plans to find the one that’s best for you at this link:
“Dallas” is a big area and Comcast may be available in some parts of town and not available in others. You’ll need to contact Comcast customer service to find out if it’s available at your specific address. Good luck.
I am a disabled veteran receiving Section 8. I have very low income and I am 63 years old. When I moved into my senior community apartment last year no one told me about these programs. So high sign up for Xfinity / Comcast one year for $19.95 a month. I recently found out about Internet Essentials Comcast Xfinity and was told I could not qualifying now because I have internet with the regular Comcast that I have to be without their service for 90 days in order to qualify in the meantime I received a new bill from Comcast / Xfinity that my right just increased to $49.95. I can no longer afford internet. So I’m going to have to cancel. Comcast/ Xfinity please take this 90-day rule out of the Internet Essentials senior program so people like me can participate. I am so frustrated
Hi
Which is the cheapest home internet service for NYC low budget senior? Is Spectrum the cheapest? or are there others serving lower Manhattan for less?
thanks
sherry
You can check out all the low-income internet service providers at this link. You can review all their plans and prices and get the info you need. However, you may need to contact any companies that offer service in NYC just to make sure they offer service at your specific address:
I’m 65 years old and have been excepted into subsidized housing.My SSI is $1063.00 per month.Looking for a cheap internet service in my area.01852.Please let me know of my options.Thank you.
We can’t track it down to the zip code level, Wynima, but you can check out ALL the low-income internet plans available to find the one that works best for you at this link:
POLITICIANS ARE TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND RE-EVALUATE THIS PROGRAM FOR ELDERS SENIORS INTERNET BY WORKING ON REMOVING THE NITCH WITH SAID PROGRAMS.
Reviewing just the sales pitches here, there’s certainly A CATCH, or SEVERAL CATCHES, with any of these supposedly “low-income” internet service providers… given the relative dearth of detailed information these corporate-welfare opportunist companies are willing to reveal.
What few of them seem to realize is that MILLIONS of low-income Americans CAN’T AFFORD THE HIGH PRICES most of these companies charge, ALL THE WHILE RAKING IN MULTIPLE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in PROFITS, then moaning, groaning, and usually LYING about how their profits aren’t sufficient! SUCH SUBTERFUGE and DECEIT is simply self-serving BS, PLAIN and SIMPLE, and THERE’S FEW LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOR THEIR LYING SO DISREPUTABLY! The FCC isn’t doing it’s job here, thanks to Repugnicans on the take from so many of these corporate finaglers and crooks! So SOMEONE NEEDS TO WAKE UP HERE and give seniors, almost always on pitifully-fixed incomes, a REAL BREAK, and CUT THE UNHOLY CRAP (PROPAGANDA) these sleazebag corporate phonies are pedalling!
You’re spewing a whole lot of venom there, Steve. By the way, the last report we’ve seen shows that the cable companies contribute far mor to Democrats than they do to “Repugnicans.”
Yeah because the younger generation is the one getting out more then they put in and had access to cheap housing prices… Oh wait that’s right it isn’t. Your attitude is that you deserve things while being a nasty person, and we’ll I’m sure no one really it’s you anything. Especially if one looks into what was contributed even if you take into account inflation. So before you spew your bike stop and think more. Though I’m sure you will not as you think you deserve things no matter what.
We don’t know if there’s a $5 option for you (there may well be one, but we don’t have enough info to know), but you should check out ALL the low-income internet plans at the link below. Then you can contact the company that fits your needs best by using the contact info we provide on each provider’s page. Here’s that link:
I am a senior living in Las Vegas Nv. I have a below poverty level income. ai qua;ify for all the things except SSI. I receive Social Security, which is below povery level. Yet I can not qualify for low income internet. Please let me know. 1-702-547-****. Thank you for your attention.
“We” don’t have any programs for anyone anywhere, Pam, because this is an independent informational website. Contact Comcast customer service to find out if it has a plan available in your area.
THere aRE BASIC PROGRAMS ON THE INTERNET TO HELP SENIORS GET INEXPENSIVE ESSENTIALS FOR LIVE SUCH AS MEDS, TOILETRIES AND PROGRAMS THAT, WITHOUT THE INTERNET , THEY WILL NOT FIND AND BE ABLE TO SURVIVE !
Please do what ever you can for these Senior Citizens that have already paid the prices of basic life and can NOT afford the cost of living in todays world.
Comcast will not let you switch to their internet essentials for seniors program if you already have their regular internet, even if you recently turned into a senior, or recently had an income change. You have to disconnect your service for 90 days in order to qualify for it, which is not at all helpful.
Some of the ridiculous requirements for Seniors is to have a child of school age living with them. That would likely be a great grand child or grand child. Another requirement is living in certain cities like in northern california, Some of the most expensive cities to live in…as in San Francisco or Santa Clara county ( Silicon Valley). If you can afford to live in those areas and still qualify for senior or school lunch or low income families, you’re likely cheating someone.
They don’t pick those cities at random, Charlie. The cable companies can’t provide internet service in cities where they don’t do business. But take a look at ALL the low-income internet plans currently available at the following link:
We’re hopeful that you’ll be able to find one that offers service in your area. Of course, you can always try PCs for People, which bases eligibility on income, not on participation in government assistance programs. Check it all out at the link above.
For low income individuals that receive SSDI, I’ve seen that the people who get food support will qualify for food support which would qualify for free meals at school. I no longer have a child in school I don’t know why, I do many things online. I would like for there to be more prohrams for people under income. I also am going through a divorce and my spouse will not help with internet service. Not sure what else I can do once my divorce has started I’ll qualify for food support and low income housing.
You may qualify for several of the programs for reasons other than being a senior citizen, Berilynn. Check out all the plans and their eligibility requirements here:
I am very disappointed that there is only a discount program for seniors in Seattle wa. I am in Spokane and a senior. I just can’t see paying Comcast 44.95 a month for internet. I have already given up cable tv. I just can’t afford to pay for Internet. Next I’ll have to give up internet. Isn’t there anyone who has compassion for seniors. I am glad I have the smarts to use internet and it makes my life easier. Anyway enough whining. See what you can do
I can’t find any wifi or internet providers for single seniors not on food stamps or have a grandchild living with them. I receive SSI but less than 1000.00 a month. I just moved and am looking for a job just to make 1100.00 a month rent.+PGE. WHY IS THERE NOTHING FOR US ? I’m struggling to find a job at 72 and buying minutes from Metro PC. I can’t afford this. Do you have any suggestion PLEASE!
CARROLYN BROWN
For all the info you need on free government cell phones, check out our other website:
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net
Other than the plan discussed on this page, Diana, there are no national senior plans. However, you should check out all the low-income plans just to find out if there’s one you qualify for:
As we said in the article above, “While there is no cheap internet program designed specifically for them, it’s quite possible that many seniors may qualify for one of the existing programs. Check each program’s eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.” Here’s where you can find all those low-income internet plans:
im senior 75+ currently i have charter or spectrum start paiing 35 last year was $44.96 ,today i receive a letter stating my rate going up to $64.99 starting next month,i called to spectrum if is a program for less since i cant afford to paid the amount ,their answer was sorry we cant do nothing about if you can afford to paid it will be disconected,it look like their are for the money only.
None of the low-income internet service providers will allow you to move directly from a full-price account to a low-income account. There are only two solutions: (1) Go without internet service for the required period of time, or (2) Find another company that offers a low-income plan in your area. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans:
Internet and cable expenses are too high and I am a senior on a fixed income. why can’t I get a break? why must I pay for sprts channels I don’t want nor use with Comcast?
That’s one of the complaints voiced by almost EVERY cable subscriber, Phyllis. Why do I have to pay for the Food Channel and Spanish language stations when I don’t cook and don’t speak Spanish? We can only hope that someday we are all allowed to choose from a menu of channels instead of paying for 500+ we never use.
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Veronica. You can check them all out at the following link to determine which one fits your needs best:
American style corrupted monopolistic control by the corporate mafia in cahoots with the scoundrel politicians, payoff special interest hierarchy, and all the greedy SOB’s who have now reached the pinnacle of avarice to stranglehold the powerless, defenseless populace from low income slavery and worn out seniors by shafting them with overpriced internet access.
Is this program available in Florida for seniors 68yrs and up? My mom still works and has three college credits left to finish her Bacherlor’s degree. She recently moved from her home into an apartment and she no longer has a landline phone or internet service which she needs for class. Can anyone help??
The internet plan for seniors is slowly rolling out across Comcast’s service footprint, but it’s not statewide anywhere. In other words, it’s impossible for us to tell you if your mom’s area is covered (even if we knew where she lives). We’d suggest that you check out all the plans on our Low-Income Internet page to find the one that fits your mom’s needs best. Here’s a link:
Each of the low-income internet plans has different eligibility rules, Duong. So check them ALL out before you decide on one. There may be one that meets your needs even better than the others. Here’s where you can find them all:
Hi, I want to ask you I have spectrum I have the bundle I’m paying 14931 a month right now I’m behind two months with this month only be of Christmas I made a bad decision by buying gifts ok so that’s why I’m behind I’ve ask every question I could think of to see if they had any offers including senior discount .and each time they would say no well I only receive 500.00 monthly check well it’s a fix checked from SSI and I talked to them on 03/07/2018 ask them if I could just wait til I get my check and I would pay them 300.00 to try to get caught up .I ask my so call sister if I could borrow the balance due never got and answer so therefore my cable bundle will be terminated on the 11th of March can I still get help to get internet and landline with low income.I plan to call them back to ask them how come they couldn’t do that for me
(.95/month sounds so good, but $150 for a computer when I already have one is not in my budget. I get food stamps, disability, Section 8, help with my utilities and am way below poverty level, trying to get by. I started with Spectrum at 14.95/ but with rising costs am now paying 28.52. Can’t afford it but that is how I pay my bills and make doctor appointments. It is easier to make appts on the internet than on the phone as I am so deaf people get really aggravated with me, it is very stressful. Is there anyway around the $150 computer and I could really afford the 9.95/month.
There are probably several low-income internet plans that you qualify for, Mauricio. Take a look at our list of low-income internet plans to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area:
Sounds as if you qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Rachel. Take a look at all of them and enroll with the one that fits your needs best.
There’s no program specifically for seniors, Ben, but there is a program that’s open to EVERYONE whose income is low enough to qualify. It’s called PCs for People and you can read more about it here:
Appalachian Electric, Jefferson City, TN 37760 has been attempting to partner with Musfiber, Morristown, TN 37813 to supply broadband to rural customers. Have you had any input into this program? Big cable companies have effectively blocked letting utility companies supply internet to customers out of the city. I am in the country and getting good and affordable internet is horrible. Yes, I know where all the free wifi spots are and make use of them. I am familiar with the internet essential program and know it has been opened up to seniors but there is no cable where i live. Is there anyway to be updated on the progress of supplying affordable internet to seniors in rural areas?
We’ll update all that seniors info whenever there is something to update. You might want to consider signing up for our email newsletter at the top right side of almost any page on this website.
Would like to know when low-income seniors can get low cost internet in Newport, Oregon which is at the farthest end of the world for most services.
Don’t feel sorry for “Bill” and his limited income of $27,000 per year when mine, and many others I know, is less than $12,000 and internet is $55-$65 a month!!!!
We have no way of knowing when any of the various companies will expand into a new georgraphic territory, Marilyn. Take a look at ALL the low-income plans to find out if any of the plans are available in your area now. Here’s where you can find info on all those plans:
At&t went up on my internet service,I cant afford the new price Is their a cheaper service I can get.Because of hurricane I had to use the internet more than ever,But now it’s over,
This doesn’t help me at all. I will be 67 on Wednesday and have no children living with me. What do i do about that. I need major help. My internet is turned off. I have no TV no computer use no phone. I cannot afford the bill. Can anyone tell me where I can get service where I live that I can afford
Take a look at ALL the low-income services available, Carolyn? We don’t know where you live, so we can’t help you there, but we’ve provided lots of info that you’ll need to know. Here’s where you can find it:
Go to the library and click on Qlink for a phone. Print out their application and send copies of food stamp letter, housing letter and your 1099 (what IRS sends every year that states what you made the year before). Qlink should send you a phone and give you 500 minutes per month. You will have internet access on the phone. Good luck.
My Internet Service with AT&T just went up from $39.95 a month to $60.00 a month. I am 66 yrs old and since I have a fixed income of less than $27,000 a yr. I don’t qualify for any reduced rate and I am probably going to have to cancel my service. I certainly can’t afford one of those Bundle programs. I have a antenna in my back yard that pulls in local tv stations and I have Magic Jack for my phone so I will lose my phone if I cancel my internet service.
So I am Screwed.
There may be an option for you, Bill. Check out two programs — PCs for People and 4GCommunity. If they are availalbe where you live, they might be good options for you. Here’s where you can read more:
I am a senior living in Portland, OR. I have Comcast internet only $60 a mo. and an indoor antenna for TV service. I also use streaming service for entertainment $8 mo. Before I retired I purchased a 32″ smart TV. My daughter provides my cell phone and service on her family plan. My internet bill is the highest bill I pay. I do NOT have a phone line to my 1 bedroom rental.
Century Link is a bit cheaper than Comcast but the DSL Internet connection is a technology that uses a phone line for access the internet. I am hoping the companies implement a senior reduced plan in the near future. Peace
There are a few plans you may qualify for, Victoria, and you should check out ALL the low-income internet plans closely to find out if (a) You qualify, and (b) If they’re available in your area. Here’s where you can find all those plans:
There is no plan specifically for seniors, but that does not mean he won’t qualify for one or more of the plans for different reasons. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans, eligibility requirements, where they are availalbe, and contact info to enroll:
It’s unconscionable that seniors not only struggling to grasp modern technology but are expected to pay as much as do young savvy of people for Internet Service.Often this comes out of ther limited Social Security, already stretched to the limit, Shameful!
My mother is in a Nursing Facility. She is visually handicapped, and has had a stroke that has taken away the use of her dominant right side of her body. Her Amazon Echo has provided her with music, audio-books, and other access. However, the Public WiFi provided by her Nursing Facility is reset daily, disabling her Amazon Echo until I can reset it. Seniors with accessibility issues need inexpensive WiFi to improve the quality of their lives.
I am a low income senior. But find I need Internet almost on a daily basis. I will be moving at the end of the month, can you help me find wifi/ internet at a reasonable price—
Check out each of them to find out which ones you are eligible for and which ones are available where you live, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
I wrote before and told you that in Sikeston, Missouri there isa monopoly of internet access. you have to use spectrum or at&t only. my email does not seem to be getting out. you don’t address my information. or have any comments. there is no cheap internet access from at&t orspectrum available for seniors.why not
I’m trying to find an internet service that will not cost me much, I ‘m on social security disability and received Medicare as,well as the snap program. I was,wondering if you could be of any help.
There are a number of low-income internet service plans, Bartlett, and you should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can find them:
HELP!! My mother who is 82 years old, lives by her self, and is completely deaf (has been all her life) has no phone, internet or cable. She lives in the county next to ours. We live in MD north of DC. She can not afford phone, internet or cable. in order to even call 911 she has to go to the rental office where she resides. PLEASE someone help me find programs that will help her. A cell phone sort of helps if she needs to text but she is unable to make the calls because the cell phone doesn’t fit her current TTD.
I am on a fixed income and 86 yrs old I only watch movie channels and the local free tv stations and am paying 160 per month with Verizon please help me reduce my expenses
I have inquired about ooma phone which is $6 pm fior taxes but it needs internet and most companies do not service these phones only verizon or comcast
I am presently paying $99.50 for High-speed Internet and Basic TV. This is way too much for my below the poverty line Social Security income.
Cox, the main provider in AZ, has pretty much a monopoly with its customers and charges fees accordingly.
We seniors with low income need to stay involved with ever advancing technology and there is no better source than the Internet. I could not live without the internet although I am 73 years old. Pretty soon the baby boomers will reach senior status and we best help them stay savvy because there will be lots of them.
Pay particular attention to three of the programs — Access from AT&T, PCs for People, and 4GCommunity. They are great alternatives if they are available in your area.
I have Medicaid and food stamps. I am a senior citizen yearly income is $9,060 ,i am 65yrs. Old. Retired also I draw social security. I live on a fixed income. I pay all utilities. monthly is $755.00.
Unfortunately, there is not yet a plan directed at seniors. But that doesn’t mean there’s not a plan for you, Debra. Check out all the low-income internet plans in this article:
I have a 2 year contract with comcast robber barons and pay for internet, cable tv and internet for $134 mo from my low income. I am thinking of cancelling and filink bankruptcy to cancel everything on remaining contract because I need landline, TV and internet but the amount they charge is too much for fixed income seniors. It will be goodbye comcast.
Can’t blame you, Noreen. How much time is left on your two-year contract. If it’s not too many months, a friendly customer service supervisor may let you out of the remaining contract. Not likely, but it can’t hurt to ask.
I am on a very fixed income, I have a at&t hot spot with 5 gigs, would like more if possible. I am disabled and receive SSI. I know of many seniors who do not have any Internet at all. I’m not sure how long I can afford the $52.00 monthly charge.
I am a senior on a very low fixed income and I do not have children in my home but I am on SSI and food stamps and Medicaid I need an internet provider to take that into consideration and give me a basic cheap price for good high speed internet
Check out all the plans at the following link. There are a number of them that may work. Look at all of them, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Here’s that link:
I am 59 and my husband 63. He just lost his job. We desperately need internet for him to job search and deal with loss of insurance, pay bills, etc., and are losing our internet within the next week or two because of loss of income. My job income will be all we have and it isn’t enough to pay for our rent and food, plus insurance, etc. There are NO programs available to help us!!!!!!
I am on Social Security and will be moving to a subsidized housing. I do need basic cable, wireless and internet. I am paying over $200 a month and can no longer do it
You need to make some changes, Gretchen, and our two websites can show you how to do it. We are unaware of any low-income cable TV plans, but you can definitely save a ton of money on wireless and internet.
For VERY affordable low-income internet, check out the plans listed on this page:
Unless you live in a very rural area, we expect that you will find at least one of those plans that works for you. Most of them are $10 or less per month.
Then check out our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net. You can find all the free government cell phone plans in your state at this link:
i am a single, disabled senior, on 402.00 month, that doesn’t qualify for any programs, since only one program provides internet service/phone, in my area. Comcast! It is too expensive for me to handle monthly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
You do not qualify for some of the plans because they are aimed at families with school age children. However, there are other plans that do not require kids, and they are available to people with higher incomes. Specifically, you should check out PCs for People, 4GCommunity and AT&T at this link:
With your income level, you can also get a free government cell phone from any of the service providers in your state. You can find your state’s providers at this link at our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net:
My husband is on disability. We are on a very slim 18 hrs a week work. No money for cable. It would be nice if we could get something. No tv reception where we live. Internet cost for netflix breaks the bank.
There are no low-income cable TV plans, Patricia, but there are a number of low-income internet plans you should check out. Here’s where you can find a complete list complete with eligibility rules and where each plan is available:
I’m 63 and on SS ($607) mo. also have Medicaid in Michigan. is there low income internet I qualify for? I have a small laptop which was a gift and I’d love to use it. Thank you
You need to check out all the various low-income internet plans, Mary Jane, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Here’s where you can find all those plans:
You don’t qualify just because you’re a senior, but there are a number of plans for which you may qualify no matter what your age, Michele. Here’s where you can check out all the low-income plans to find out which ones are available in your area and which ones you’re eligible for.
Interested in finding internet service for low income people. I’m 59 yrs old (60) next month. Getting SSI and receiving food stamps. Have no children living at home. Can you help me out.
we have all these programs for lazy bums who have not worked a day in their lives-free phones -internet etc but some one 75 years old living on SS has to sell their house to continue on living is now disqualified because they have too much money –are you serious???
get rid of your savings and we will get help–really..buy a gun and get it over with..
We need to get rid of lawyers first…
We can’t send you more information because we’re an independent informational website, not a low-income internet service provider, Angela. But all the information you need can be found right here at CheapInternet.com. Here’s where you can find info on all those low-income plans:
Yes, it would be nice for Seniors to qualify for cable/Internet bundle with low income and one on disability. We all have a hard time with living as it is…is this wht there waiting for, is to see us as goners and and not livers?
There may be a couple options for you, Marlene. Check out PCs for People and 4GCommunity at the following link. If they’re available in your area, they are great options:
Here’s where you can find information on ALL the low-income internet plans, Lucinda. Check them all out to find the ones for which you qualify that are available in your area:
I have tried to find inexpensive internet but none seems to be available in the Phx. area. I tried Century Link but after three years of rotten and non existing service and a price that went from $19.95 to $59.95 with NO RELIEF seen nor could they repair the problem of 25-30 interruptions [service would shut down] per 24 hours. Then I tried Cox BUT after 8 late payment fees in the first 6 months of service and this is after I choose automatic billing. So there IS NO HONEST RELIABLE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE PHX AREA BY ANYONE AT ANY PRICE.;
Depending on where you live, you may have some options. Check out the other low-income plans at the following link. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. The former has higher income limits and the latter has no income limits. We just hope you live in a place where they are available:
I have a disability I can’t leave my house can’t afforded cable so no TV at all I’m looking to see if I can get WiFi I live alone can anyone help me please
Check the page at this link for a listing of all the low-income internet plans available, Joanne. Sounds like you qualify for a number of them, so you just need to find the ones offered in your area:
The only senior internet plan requires you to live in HUD-assisted housing, Tawny. But if you live in the right part of the country, you may be able to find a plan that’s perfect for you. Check out all the low-income internet plans available at the link below to find the ones you’re eligible for that are also available in your area:
I am 83 year old and I don’t have income I got my money from Social Security I’m looking for the internet if anyone just for my International TV please I need help
Television is not included in any of the low-income internet plans, Golia. Of course, some television programs can be found on the internet, but as we said, cable TV is not part of the program.
i have a friend 66 years old that really enjoys using my computer to research products do a little online shopping etc! it makes him smile with delight that he can shop “AT HOME” i really wish he could he needs reasonably cost internet service! im sure theres a lot of senior citizens out there whos life is made happier and can benefit from computers but they just cannot afford the high cost of service! i hope comcast comes up with a solution for seniors real soon! also we live in georgia thanks!
Everyone knows that people in their 70’s are mostly retired and live on less income. I have not had a television in over 10 years, only a landline that I must keep due to health issues and Internet.
I don’t qualify because I do not live in Boston for the new senior pilot program. I am just above the poverty line so I do not use state assistance programs. What I don’t have or need is a TV for which I feel I’m paying for this service for nothing. Why don’t you at least offer a 2 part service instead of 3?
I believe I am paying the same rate as those who have Internet, TV and phone. So I am going to see what other options are open for me, like a different company. You are welcome for sending me a thank you note for being a good customer, offering more TV services. I decline that of course!
First of all, Carol, none of these programs include television service. They are internet only or some of the plans include television and telephone.
It looks as if you’re unaware that the program has now been officially approved in 28 communities across the country. Two conditions: You must live in an area served by Comcast and you must live in HUD-assisted housing.
If you don’t qualify under those two conditions, there are two other possibilities, Carol. We’ve had excellent reports on both and they are both available in Boston. One is PCs for People, which you can check out on this page:
And more choices are coming soon, Carol. Twenty-two companies have applied to become Lifeline Broadband Providers and will soon be offering internet or internet and cell phone service in large parts of the country.
Comcast offers 19.99 for internet 49.99 in reality – slowest access which I cannot afford. Are you allowed to have hearing and vision impairment and still Internet at an affordable price or is that only for the healthy wealthy. Makes no sense.
Wonder if that is a matter for congress??!! Spent ,5 hours with Comcast this morning trying to get a total price of 19.99 but did not manage.
Is the anywhere I can turn or just stay quiet and cool it like a disabled should. Such a sad fact.
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The sadder fact, Ingrid, is that as a current Comcast customer, you do not qualify for Internet Essentials. However, there are a couple other plans that are much easier to qualify for. You can find PCs for People at this link:
Wish someone would get a elderly, disabled and seniors a internet program started,i it’s hard enough for us to learn how to use all this new technology and to expensive to have in our homes at least we would have the time to learn and catch up on how to pay our bills, check our accounts, also to be able to shop from home when we don’t have the ability to leave our home
I am 63 years of age I am retired I live in a senior citizens apartment in Kirkwood Missouri and I would like to see if I will qualify for low income internet service
There is no official seniors internet plan yet, Ronald. But you should check out all of the low-income plans available to see if you qualify for one that’s available in your area. Here’s where you can find summaries of all those plans:
My Internet just went to $40 a month and I live on SS alone. I lost everything in the economic crash. The Internet is a real problem for me too. Those annoying Microsoft scammers have hit me 5 times I the last 2 plus years. The first time it cost me $300 to clean up my computer. After that I just dealt directly with them to unlock my computer. Oct 21, 2016, I was sick and annoyed and angry and he was not pleasant and he locked me out of my computer and said he would let me in for a one tie fee, I told him no way. I bought a new computer, and got hit again 3 weeks later. The attack the browser. I’ve reported them
I am 69 yrs old, living on $1032. per month. I am trying to apply for discounted internet service, but having trouble finding someone that can help me. I live in Garland, Tx. Can you help me or point me in the right direction to apply for this. Thank you
There is no senior program available yet, Joan, unless you live in an area served by Comcast and also live in HUD-assisted housing.
Take a look at all the low-income internet plans listed on the following page, but pay particular attention to PCs for People, especially if you do not qualify for any of the other plans:
I am 68 yrs.old. My income is $8500 a year. I receive Food Stamps, Section 8 housing. I have Medicaid. I need internet. It is my only source of communication. I do get a free phone, 250 minutes a month. It is getting harder and harder to keep up. Can someone recommend an internet service I can afford. I have Time Warner and pay $34.00 a month. I desperately need to lower the cost or be without internet.
We recommend that you check out all the low-income internet services available, Brian. You won’t qualify for many of them, but we think you’ll find one or two for which you do qualify that are available in your area. Pay particular attention to PCs for People. It’s a great plan IF you live in an area served by the Sprint national cell network. Here’s where you can find all the programs:
Beginning December 1, there should be a lot more plans available. We say “should be” because the FCC is introducing Lifeline Broadband on that date, but so far we have not seen any companies jump in to offer the program. Keep your fingers crossed.
Internet Essentials is a nice start for seniors, but it’s not enough. We need more options for people in the gap-working part time, too young for social security, facing a $20 increase for internet, $200 rent increase and tripled auto insurance moving to the DC area..
I have a desk top computer and i have celebrial palsy and can not use a cell phone or a labtop computer Its got to be like a typewriter or desk computer I have a very low income from social secerity but need help to be able to keep my internet I can’t aford what i am paying.
At this point there’s no plan designed for people in your situation, Betty. But the new Lifeline Broadband plan is coming on December 1 and we’re hoping someone will be able to help you then. We’ll keep our fingers crossed and you should keep checking back here at CheapInternet.com for more info.
Are there any participating satellite internet service providers that a Lifeline client can contact to get hooked up? That seems to be the only way I can get internet out here in the boondocks of KY.
Unfortunately, Thomas, there is no satellite service currently offering low-income internet plans. However, AT&T now owns DireTV, so keep your fingers crossed that they begin offering a plan. We’re not very confident, though, because the cost of the satellite dish and installation may make it cost prohibitive for any satellite service provider.
Here’s an article that describes Comcast Internet Essentials’ program for senior citizens. The catch, Barbara, is that you must live in HUD-assisted housing in an area where Comcast does business.
Unfortunately, JB, Comcast does not do business in New York so there’s no way it will ever offer this program there. Here’s an article about Comcast’s new seniors program:
Find out who your local cable provider is, JB. Then contact that company’s President and CEO. Send them letters begging, pleading, requesting that their company begin a program like Comcast’s Internet Essentials for seniors. Your local people cannot do anything about this issue. It’s a decision that needs to be made on the national level.
I am a low income senior. My CenturyLink Internet just tripled & I can not afford to pay it . I am on SNAP. I can not afford TV but would love to have it – especially for the elections. Any suggestions?
None of the low-income Internet programs include TV, but a lot of TV can be found on the Internet these days. So check out all the low-income programs to find one available in your area:
Here’s good news for you, Martha. We have another website, CheapInternet.com, that specializes in low-income Internet plans. Here’s a link to take you to that page:
Make sure you check out all the plans carefully because each one differs in terms of ways to qualify and parts of the country in which they are available. We hope you find a program that can help you out.
I am a senior on very low income, living in senior housing, on Medicaid and SNAP food stamps who desperately wants to have wi-Fi service in my home. Please tell me how to access this.
(At senior housing we already have Comcast for a Basic TV plan.). I would be interested in combining a plan to. Include basic telephone and cell phone as well.
Those bundled plans are coming in December, Kathleen. Until then, we suggest that you take a look at all the low-income Internet options that are currently available. Check them all out to see if you qualify AND if they’re available in your area:
I am a retired 73 year old customer. It is difficult for me to afford $65 per month for internet. could please consider placing me on a plan that a senior on a fixed income can afford? I have been a customer with Directv for a while and would like to continue but the price is getting prohibitive. please help.
DirecTV does not offer a low-income Internet plan. So you should take a look at all the plans that are available. Check them all out to find one that works best for you:
They’re all listed On the page linked to below, Loreto. Check them all out to determine which ones you qualify for and which ones are available in your area. Then enroll with that company.
My mom is 80 and wanted just Internet to keep in touch with family members but cannot afford it as she is low oncome. It would be great if they had something free or really cheap for these older people.
Comcast and centurylink dont give a s—-. i am 54 years old and they are ripping seniors off big time.They are charging me 20.00 a month for tv and over 70.00 a month for internet and i am on welfare. food stamps,section 8, medicaid etc and unemployed and they dont give a s—-. I have complained to them and they still dont care. they gave me some bs that i had the lowest rate with a discount which is 90.00 a month! for what? i dont have anything special and when i looked at their other prices they are offering new customers 29.99 a month and they are raping me?? i have been with them for over 11 years and this is bs. they wont even let me get on their internet essentials program because i am already a customer?? that is discrimination and they need to be shut down. No they would rather rip me off and then keep shutting off my service than help me. and if i cant get work on the net to pay my utilities ill get kicked off of public housing and then ill be on the street.
Comcast now has a program in which any public housing resident who lives in its service area can get Internet Essentials for just $9.95 per month. However, you’re not eligible if you’re already a Comcast customer. We think that’s a huge flaw in the program and many of our readers seem to agree.
Check out another program called PCs for People. If it’s available in your area, it might be a great alternative for you. You can find the program in this article:
Here’s a link to our low-income internet page, Me. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They cost more upfront, but deliver great service with fewer eligibility requirements.
My name is john Richards. I have not been able to get into juno for several days. my address is ********@juno.com. I talked to a young lady yesterday in your sales department. I am 78 years old and have a hard time understanding someone that does not speak very good English. I have always paid my bill by having Juno take it out of my credit card at Community Bank. Your associate told me I was deliquent since Oct 2015. If I was WHY DID JUNO NOT SEND ME AN EMAIL I assumed so much. Now I cannot even access my address list. Please call me @ 740 749-****.
John, John, John. You didn’t speak to “our” sales department because we are not Juno. We’re not Internet Essentials. We’re not any of the companies that provide low-cost internet options. We’re a website. A damn fine website, if we do say so ourselves, but a website nonetheless. If you want to correct your problems with Juno, contact Juno.
Good luck, John. We hope you get your problem solved quickly.
Yes, living off social security is no picnic. It is a very limited income that does not really go with the prince index of daily living. As you get older things get more involved such as; more doctor appointment, medication, and not being able to fix things on your own as when you were younger. Therefore, we pay more for everything. Social life is decreased again due to cost and strict budget. When you can afford the internet, at least you can watch free movies, look up different things of interest etc. It is true that once you get old you are a forgotten generation. At one time I was a very productive person, but time slows us down.
Please find low cost internet for the elderly.
Thank you for your time.
You have our immense respect and admiration, Bella. We’ll all be where you are eventually and we should all keep that in mind now.
There is no nationwide seniors Internet plan currently available, but there may be in the near future. Comcast is currently conducting a seniors pilot program in several markets around the country. We’re hoping that they roll it out in all their markets in the near future.
In the meantime, there are two other possibilities for you. First, if you live in a Comcast market and live in HUD-assisted housing, you now qualify for Internet Essentials. If you don’t qualify on that basis, take a look at PCs for People, which has different qualification requirements than the other programs. Here’s where you can find all the programs — PCs for People in particular:
There is no widely available plan for seniors, Paul. The only current seniors program is a pilot program. The results are not in yet, so it has not be rolled out nationally. CheapInternet.com will deliver more news as it becomes available, so keep checking back here as often as you can.
I will soon move to NJ. Here, in Nashville, I get Internet service for $5/month because I am on the SNAP program. My income is under $1000 a month, I am a senior in affordable senior living. Do you have the same program in NJ? Here I use AT&T
We’re curious what exact plan you are under in Nashville. AT&T’s $5 plan is just rolling out, and we don’t know of another plan that is just $5. Please let us know.
I seen some advertisement on T.V. about Low Internet fee’s every month, but have never seen it again.
Can you help me to apply for lower monthly fee’s for my Internet to read the news on it.
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My income is only 1600.00 a month also.
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we are both on a limited income. We make about1800 a month and with all the utilities and rent we have very little left for groceries not to mention TV and internet. Please help me find a free internet and TV if possible.
There are no free plans, Jeanne. There are dozens of companies that offer free government cell phones, but all the low-income Internet plans cost $5-10 per month. You can find a complete list of the low-income service providers at the following link:
We are unable to tell you where Internet Essentials (nor any other program) is available on a zip code-by-zip code basis. But here’s where you can find info on all the various low-income Internet plans:
There is no broadband cable in my town(Pop 250), and not much chance there ever will be because it is not profitable(capitalism) to serve us. How can I get high speed internet HERE in the tall trees? I can’t even get TV reception any more. I’m 71 and this isolation is painful. Yes, I have a dial-up, but it is getting worse all the time…..slower…..can’t even update my software without taking my computer for a long trip. I need a monkey man to climb those tall fir trees(not on my property) to install a dish for TV AND internet. Can someone help?!
You won’t get us to join your condemnation of capitalism, Lynn. Capitalism has been the single most powerful force for betterment of mankind. It dragged billions of people out of poverty around the world.
We’re sorry you feel isolated, but you chose to live where you live. We all make decisions in life, and we all have the power to change those decisions if they don’t turn out the way we wanted them to.
I am 59, live in Holly Hill, Florida, have low income, get some food assistance and phone service. No TV, so I can only watch online. What would be the best provider for me?
That’s tough to say, Kathleen. We just don’t know enough about what you need or want. However, we are always happy to recommend PCs for People. However, it is only available in areas served by the Sprint cell network. Here’s a link to a page that lists all the low-income Internet programs. Check them all out and determine which one works best for you.
As a nearly seventy-year-old worker, I still cannot make it on my dwindling pension. It is tough to pay the mortgage and all the other necessities of life, so something has to go. Couldn’t communication companies choose to offer cheaper, basic internet, phone, and TV instead of losing us altogether? Once I cut all these cords, I will be far less motivated to return.
We hear you, Phyllis. In fact, we hear this same complaint day-in and day-out. There is an option you might try if your income is limited. It’s called PCs for People. Here’s our page that describes the program. However, it will only be available to you if you live in an area served by the Sprint network:
I live in a place where one company, WAVE, has a monopoly and the wiring is such that other companys cannot use it. It’s low income apartments. This is costing us a lot of money, around $30 a month, in my case as I want to disconnect the TV and have only Internet. Conexa checked it out and found that they couldn’t use the wiring. How fair is this and what can we do about it?
Odd story, Roberta. How about if you get a wireless smartphone and do all your internet work that way? Seems like that would work. Do any of our other readers have any other ideas?
Why is RICHMOND, VA LEFT OUT OUT OF ALL OF THOSE PROGRAMS? I have noticed that COMCAST ‘ALWAYS” ignores Richmond despite all the cable customers it has here. Is there a way to contact a government agency to get an answer to this question? It looks like contrast is trying to hold the people here hostage to their high prices BECAUSE they have no real competition and that is a TRUE FACT.
We don’t know if it’s a “true fact,” but we approved your comment nonetheless. Comcast Internet Essentials probably has the best record in the cheap Internet business. They’ve signed up millions of Americans and there’s no end in sight.
Are there any programs for a person living on disability ? My rate just jumped from $60.00 a month to $97.00 a month. I live in New Braunfels , Texas and it seams everything is locked up by TWC in my area and I cannot find another provider that is willing to hook up internet in the apartment building I live in.
None of the programs allow you to qualify based on disability, but it sounds as if you may qualify based on income.
Your first move – click on the “Low-Income Internet” link at the top of this page. Then click through all the different companies and programs to find one that works for you. Good luck. Hope you find one that works.
I am a senior struggling to survive. My income is not below the poverty line, but I have a lot of doctors and medical bills. I live alone and I often get some food from the churches. My Century Link bill went from $35.00 to 63.21. I called them and was told that there is nothing they can do. I don’t have cable, or a home phone because I cannot afford them. Now I may have to give up on internet as well. I do need the wi fi for my phone, so I am stuck paying 63.00 just to have internet. That doesn’t seem fair. I am not able to go to places to get free wi fi because that makes my gasoline expense go up. Please help us seniors get low cost internet. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your situation, Rose. But there may be some options for you. If you live in an area serviced by AT&T or Sprint, take a look at these programs:
This would be such a help to me. I have an IPad that was given to me by my Great granddaughter and her husband. It is a blessing . I have 5 children, 25 grandchildren p, 27 great grand children and 1 great great grand child, none of them live near me and I am on th Internet daily to look at what they are doing and see them. I live in a small apt for seniors. I get assistance with my rent and food assistance. I am paying $57.57 a month for the Internet. I am 81 yrs old. I could use a little extra money fo food. Can I apply?
Thank you.
Hello,
I’m looking for low cost or affordable internet service provider for my parents who are senior citizens.
Is there any internet provider at Palatine, IL 60074?
I would qualify for the low-income internet because my SS & SSI TOGETHER are only $753.oo a month. I need to find out i what service could I get wher I would have FAST internet service that has everything.
Do you provide discount internet service for senior in South San Francisco area (zip 94080) ? Any price quote and phone number to contact ?
Pls. respond.
Thank you..
You have two options. First, contact Internet Essentials to find out if you are eligible for the Seniors Pilot Program currently being conducted in your region. Second, if you are not eligible for that program, contact PCs for People to find out if you are eligible for its outstanding program. Here’s an article that describes that program: https://www.cheapinternet.com/pcs-for-people-best-internet-plan-for-low-income-americans
I’ve come across a little more information about this PCs for People.
First they have been in business since 1998 some 17 or now 18 years and just recently opened the door up to include all low-income people meeting the requirements of their program.
Important: To participate in this program and receive Mobile Beacon’s pricing for 4G LTE service, PCs for People must verify you meet the stated eligibility requirements. As a new client, you will need to upload proof to complete this sale. When renewing, if you buy a plan that stretches past 1 year since you have provided PCs for People proof of eligibility, you will need to again provide required documentation (prior to renewing) to establish you are still eligible to receive Mobile Beacon’s service through this program.
A little background about this deal – here is how everything is setup… Mobile Beacon owns the rights to a certain frequency that Sprint wants to use. In order for Sprint to use the use the frequency that Mobile Beacon owns, Sprint has to provide a low-cost internet service to eligible low-income people. Sprint has agreed, and then Mobile Beacon works with PCs for People to work directly with the recipients and provide them troubleshooting support. For support, you contact PCs for People first. If there is something that they cannot handle or do, they contact Sprint directly to figure out the issue.
Source: PCs for People website and Company spokesman (Chris).
I’m now paying 50.00 alone just for internet service, not counting one TV. It’s a matter of time before I have to “cut the cable.” I’m very close to stopping COX all together.J
Hello Cheap Internet,
You said-
“CheapInternet.com Administrator says
March 17, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Thanks for posting that. They only are in parts of Minnesota and Colorado though.”
This is very true but, they have an online webpage that does offer sign-up’s and purchase’s of the Internet program and computer / related devices, to the whole US population if one meets the “Eligibility” requirements as set forth, and is covered by the Sprint Network, as I read and understand the site.
Though their footprint is in the states you’ve named, as I understand it from reading the site, one only needs to meet the “Eligibility” required for enrollment into their program and have access to the Sprint Network, as such they seem to have now opened it up to more people as this statement says.
“Our mission is to create new opportunities by providing affordable personal computers, computer repairs, and internet service to people with limited technological experience due to social, physical, or economic circumstances. Any family or individual receiving government benefits or living below 200% of the federal poverty line is eligible for our services.”
And this-
“Open to the public,
PCs for People Online is open to residents of the US. However, certain Microsoft and Sprint products are only available to individuals and nonprofits meeting our eligibility requirements. Eligibility is validated at checkout if needed.”
If you are eligible, you can purchase computers online, or come to one of our offices where computers are available for a donation ranging from $0 to $150.
If you or anyone else have any questions I would contact them by the information they give. Maybe trying to place an order first.
Then – Contact us at 651-354-2552 or sales@pcsforpeople.com
I myself live in the Midwest and have made a purchase of the Internet service and the device needed to make it work.
The only things I would bring up to interested eligible reader here is that, you need to check if you are:
1. covered in a Sprint area of coverage
2. have your proof ready to submit.
a. online purchase – you upload this via the submission of your order and account creation, Please upload a picture of your document, JPG, GIF, PNG etc. (which is the proof and your ID)
b. phone orders – this proof can be emailed to us.
3. if your only interested in the Internet service and a device (Hotspot) needed for the Internet service to work then, ignore the
“Need Desktop or Laptop?” page scrolling down to the right bottom of it and click the – [To Checkout >] box.
(Next Page) – Fill out your personal information, and supply an email address and choose your password to establish an account there. You will need to supply your billing information (Credit Card / Debit Card as well. (I used a Debit Card).
NOTE: the Sprint Hotspot (device) you’ll receive can be different than shown at checkout, and in that shown of the plan’s term length choice’s given. It’s due to availability – if your concerned as to a certain device is received – then contact sales prior to your purchase, for any info. about a certain device availability.
THIS IS SOMEWHAT EXPENSIVE AS YOU NEED TO PAY FOR 3, 6, OR 12 MONTHS INTERNET SERVICE AND THE DEVICE – (12 MONTHS service brings the monthly Internet Service cost down to $10 a month and the lesser term lengths bring the costs up by a few dollars to each month). The least Initial investment to you will be $114.95 for a Sprint Modem + 3 Months Internet. This is Unlimited 4G LTE internet and *Sprint “Quality of Service” Practices (QoS): are in effect. https://pcsrefurbished.com/sales/internetPackages.aspx
Thank you. You may very well be on to something. We didn’t have the time yesterday to research it. but if you can in fact get unlimited, unthrottled LTE anywhere on a Sprint network for that price, it’s a heck of a deal. I guess the only question is how stable is this PCforPeople company. We’ll do some research on it.
Low Cost Internet – Internet Service has Arrived !
PCs for People is now able to begin offering internet service to select customers. Within the coming weeks, we will open our enrollment to any individual, family, or nonprofit that is eligible to receive our new high-speed wireless LTE service from Sprint. As soon as new information about enrollment is available, it will be posted on this webpage and existing PCs for People internet customers will be notified via phone and email.
(You need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Network)
Thank you for your information. In today’s time there is a lot of people willing to help senior citizens . It’s all about the dollar or if you qualify for this or if you qualify for that. We seniors have put in our time of work, in our communities,military,and so on .I love my country and proud to be an American, but so very tired of …,you don’t qualify or you don’t make enough, or your to old ,etc.,etc.
Thank you for your time
what a sick society we have. i am low income senior with my social security to survive. well life is soooo much harder than i wouldve imagined at 70.. failing health,mobility etc. I am a techno idiot, but can peck away at !these keys and google. I hate to not be able to afford both tv and internet., as that is my social life! I feel blessed that i have a roof over my head and am upright! I did not ever expect to age and NOT have medicare cover dental, glasses, or hearing aids, plus a lot of medicines! I am not only writing this for myself, but for so many much worse off than myself .I wonder when corporate america will start paying it forward as some day it will all come back to bite you in the ass, as you will get there soon enough and sadly it will be our children and grandchildren who will have to make the choices for you. THINK ABOUT IT! WE the people have helped you expand and make your fortunes. Would it really hurt you to help those with limited means and give back? Read about those who have and see how it benefited them in the long run! You obviously do not understand the laws of the universe! Greed is one of the deadliest sins!
I am 64, on SSI Disablity, Handicapped, foodstamps and I’m looking for cheap internet. I am low income, living by myself. I would like some internet service. I live in Houston, Texas 77023. I also live in a SRO with existing cable( Direct TV) but no internet. Lease help if tou can.
it seems we all have been hood winked … no one replies to help us on low income it makes me think that these great companies have taken government funds and not helped all of us. i live in pdx and the lowest is 40 but that’s on the great deal for only a short time…
I have had internet service with the same company for 34 years, at low cost, within the last 60 days it tripled, I’m on SSI , I have pulmonary problems witch restrict me to my home., Can you help me.
I would very much like to have internet service but due to the fact that I am only on Social Security I have little income to live off only enough to pay my main bill’s.I wish there were a program for senior’s to have cheaper internet service.
We need an internet for low income seniors sericen like me I like to check the news talk to my doctor and do a lot on it please do something for us with a low income and are to old to work .Thank you
Mother in law needs Internet service for hearing assisted telephone. She is 83, on Medicare and lives only on social security. Is there anything out there for her for free or very low cost Internet??? She lives in Texas. Thanks.
I am on social security, I am raising two of my great grandkids. There are on Medicaid and get free lunches at school, I need the Internet the kids do their homework on it, but I can’t afford most of the programs ,
I can’t have Frontier internet in my area otherwise I would check with them. I do use their e-mail service which they have approved of but I currently have a contract with Century Link and had no idea that they had a program for low income individuals. My contract with Century Link ends in February. I am not wanting to stay with Century Link. Is there someone else that services the area of 97233 with low income internet? I am low income and have filed for disability. Thank you!
Hi, im a disabled on SS disability, My wife is a stay home caretaker for me. Do I qualify for cheap internet for seniors” package? I live in lenoir NC 28645. Please let me know..
Im 52 years old and lost my job last month. I have no savings and will lose my current internet and cable in a matter of days. Is there a program that can help me. i need internet if nothing else, to apply for, and keep track of job offers.
So if you are going to try Basic Internet . I suggest you get on a good phone and get them to wave the extra fees like the shipping cost and make them mail it regular mail. The tax ; that’s just BS ! and if you can the prorated month because it will probably take you more than a month to figure out how to use the tablet if you have never used one. I’m somewhat of a PC expert but this tablet is just a complicated, hard to use piece of crap. $49. a month is definitely too much to pay for it. It is unlimited but but slow ; it says 3 G but you don’t get that on a PC hotshpot set up like I’ve described. Plus they won’t or can’t give you tech support on PC issues or tablet/ PC connection issues as all they know or will do is support the tablet.
It’s been a very expensive and cost in terms of frustration and stress and time and energy (just to get about nowhere): a very expensive lesson and at a time when I can’t afford expensive lessons any more !
I’d suggest you really check these programs out thoroughly for hidden costs before you commit.
And, Yeah after all that and everything else I’ve been through trying to procure inexpensive (not “cheap” ) quality internet service …… I’m ready for some Government Cheese and some free phone/ internet !
And as for the Library comment : Sure if you are close enough for it to be economical. If you have to get or pay for transportation or if you pay for gas to get there ; it costs and it’s not always convenient. You really have to have a solid plan when you get there to use your time wisely and their service is often slow as well. Having disabilities adds yet another layer of complexity and hassle. Brain fog and other mental confusions that many senior citizens suffer from also adds to the difficulty . If you have insomnia and other sleep disorders your energy levels are probably low and getting around to go to the library …….well, it could take days of advance prep just to make the trip………. also if you are awake at 2 in the morning wanting to use the computer while something is fresh on your mind……….. you are SOL ! That means the library option is not exactly free …………………
Contact your local and federal government officials ; Contact the ISP companies and anyone else you can think of ; Who you really need to contact is you State Attorney General and Consumer Affairs department both state , city and Federal and make a formal complaint . Do you know how difficult it is now to contact your representatives and how little they really give a crap whether you have free internet or not ; that is not income generating and that doesn’t get their attention. Basicly what we need to do is create a “class action lawsuit” and sue them as a Senior Collective. Anybody interested in pursuing that let me know ; I want it !
I am one of the thousands of very low-income seniors who struggles to have high-speed, wireless internet. I only collect Social Security benefits amounting to $12,000/year. After being diagnosed with three major health conditions in summer 2015, I need to upgrade my Part B medical coverage, which will cost $50.00 more per month – I don’t have it. I could cancel my Comcast internet service, but would be largely cut off from my two children and their families who live on either coast (I live in Minnesota!). I cry over this because of the resulting rock-and-a-hard-spot situation this puts me in. I receive SNAP, housing assistance, but may be losing medical assistance because I am now $1.00 over the “income” maximum. PRIMAL SCREAM!!! Please help us low-income senior Americans either get or maintain our internet services and be able to purchase an affordable tablet. HELP!!!!
I had to get rid of my home phone to enable me to fit internet service into my budget. I
got AT&T for one year for just over 30.00. Now, without telling me, they have doubled
my bill to $62.00. I can’t afford to add it. I care for my dependent autistic son and it
is one of my important links to the world.
Please let me know when you are able to help with this. I see your internet only is
$59,00, so that is no help.
Please find a reliable, dependable, high-speed broadband internet provider who has a plan for seniors!!!! It’s absurd that seniors have been left out of this. Why do seniors always come last? I can’t afford Comcast’s ridiculous $60.00 per month charge for internet ONLY. That’s right – no TV, just internet for that price. We need help – NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I live in Livingston. 12 mile out side the city. I have only one internet out here How can I get a lower internet? I’m living on SS and it hard to pay my bills. I can’t a ford satellite. antenna is very bad too? what can i do? thanks
I very much need low income internet for student and for seniors. Will you pleade inform me how to do this. ATT is in my area so is Comcast, but i need high speed internet now so that my grandsons can do home work and i can take on-line classes.
[Help millions of Americans access broadband Internet. Add broadband Internet to the modernization of the Lifeline program.]
If you want to be herd and counted as making an effort in your part of having a say in bring the above message to the FCC, follow the link below and sign the Petition.
Keep in mind that EVERY public library provides free Internet service and the use of computers! You are limited to library hours and you will have to drive to your nearest library…but it is totally free! Give it a try and you may decide to cancel your Internet service altogether…
Had lifeline internet thru Comcast, and they disconnected service. Wife needs internet as she is deaf to operate her vp phones. I’m retired on social security, and wife also received it. Why or who contact file complaint
I’m way below the poverty guidelines and AT&T is charging me 74.50 and the price is never the same. Then the channels they gave me was for the Disney family package and they won’t switch them I have no small kids I’m a senior citizen. They want to charge me an extra 15.00 dollars a month to change the channels I can barely make it now on disability I get less than 800.00 a month. But I didn’t have tv and internet I would go crazy so they have advantage over me. If you can help me it would be a god sent. Thank you
We are paying $85 a month JUST for Internet. Our fixed income is just a couple dollars over the allowed amount to be on any programs that would help us, like food stamps etc.
Maybe if my 67 yr. old hubby would quit his little P. time job which makes him feel good about hisself we would get help but he worked hard all his life, both of us! Always paid our taxes so others could benefit and now look where we are now!
We “all” want our senior citizens to keep their mental faculties for as long as possible. Having access to the internet helps them create new memories and keep mentally healthy. I know this because my father is 82 and we had internet for awhile, but costs keep rising to 0the point that we will not be able to afford it. At age 80 he first entered the super information highway” He was fantastic, now he owns and operates an iPad, and is teaching myself and my mama.
PLEASE pay attention to our pleas.
There are 3 of us in the household, with the income of $14,000. We have a reverse mortgage, the only way we can have a decent home.
Thank you.
My sister is home bound and living on a low fixed income. She would benefit greatly with a low income internet program to help her keep in touch with family and friends and feel a active part of her world. Her quality of life would be enhanced tremendously. Please consider opening up the low income program to our seniors in need.
After applying for Internet Essentials by fax and waiting for a gut week, I found out that it can’t be read . So I apply by e-mail scanning. Four days later, I get another application in the mail. Now I am chekin my status and it tells me that I haven’t sent application. IS THIS A BIG SCAM???? dOES cOMCAST EMPLOY PEOPLE THAT BLATENLY LIE TO YOU, OR ARE INCOMPETENT??? I have 3 grand boys that are anxious to be, to start working with their own computer, only to be dissappointed over and over. You need to hire some knowledgeable American employees that have command of the English language also. Very difficult to understand. I’m gettin ready to post all the facts on facebook, I’m so irate!!!.
A brain injury at birth (hydrocephalus @ birth, 1947) has left me me with motor/perceptual and (life-long) leaning disabilities. No”shunts” were imposed, a they were deemed “unsafe”until 1952. I use an iMac desktop computer, a it seems more “disability friendly” (as indeed it was, up until the introduction of OS X)
At the age of 67, I do not wish to give up my iMac, which still seems to be the simplest yet the most versatile (certainly the most seamless) computing system on today’s market; why, then, are so many “disability-Friendly” marketers so reluctant to produce software/hardware/peripherals?
Please advise me as to which said materials are available (or at least adaptable) for Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 (to include OS 9.2.2) and above.
When ATT acquired Direct TV I was sure they would start an internet service for seniors. Now Comcast has beat them to the punch by beginning a pilot program in a couple of states. Because seniors live on modest income consideration should be given to them immediately.
Speaking of AT&T, we’re waiting on more details on their (supposedly) soon-to-be-released new program that significantly broadens the eligibility for high-speed internet at under $10. But sadly, nothing specifically for seniors (but you can otherwise possibly qualify):
Help, PLEASE! My husband and I have only his s.s. every month and no other income. Neither of us are able to work (our ages are in the 60’s and 70’s) due to health and expanded news media and info of the internet is a large part of our social life daily. But being on a very small fixed income internet is becoming something we can not afford. We have landline phone with no long distance carrier, OTA television with no extras and have not been more than 30 miles from our house in several years. Please help the seniors.
Desperately need some free/cheaper internet for low income elderly. Cannot afford to pay $75/month for internet, but the internet has become a lifeline to so many seniors. WE REALLY, REALLY NEED IT NOW!!!
My Mom lives off her Social Security and can’t afford another monthly payment for Internet Service, especially since it is pricey. If she could get something a little cheaper per month, she would be able to have keep up with what is going on in the world today.
Please let me know if you get a program that would work for her.
I live in a senior facility-he owns the direct tv cable and there is no internet access except verizon-for $60.00 per mo.-so we cannot get cheaper internet-we tried with Time-Warner and alkl the cables have been cut-I understand the importance of being online-and for seniors-cannot the FCC step in-as this is a monopoly-thanks-Donna Morris
I am a low income senior looking for affordable Internet . I am also hard of hearing and use a video phone to communicate with other deaf and hard of hearing. I must have Internet in order to use the video phone. In the pass I had lifeline phone program. I do receive food stamps. My income is very low. I do hope you can help me. I have no children living at home.
I have spent 2 days on someone else’s internet looking for affordable internet for myself, a 65 year old, disabled woman. I do get the government assistance needed to qualify for the $9.95 programs except I don’t have children which means…NO internet help for me. My only prayer is that the Lifeline program will come through quickly. I feel like I’m falling behind the world. I don’t want to. I NEED to keep up if I’m going to keep living on this planet. Somebody…we need help in Columbus OH.
we the seniors who cant afford much are disrespected and disregarded and ignored in these united states and its about time somebody did more to help we the under priviledged I personally get 211=00 below the poverty level and I cannot afford the bills I have now and its about time we had to stop suffering in this supposedly free country , and e the seniors know that this is not such a free country its more like Russia so do something about our plight thank you I remain saddened Ivy N Gross a reply is expected
My computer and maintenance service is through “My Gait”…I pay them 19.95 a month, in return, they update new programs, answer questions, solve problems, etc….in other words, they do everything but we have to register with another provider..I have been with AT&T for a few years but they have priced me completely out of doing anything with them. Am a Senior, live in HUD housing , have SNAP and some Medi-Cal help etc. My only connection with my daughter is through the internet as I am hearing impaired.
I live in the Freedom/Watsonville area in CA…my zip code being 95019
My Gait doesn’t use any windows or discs…I just need cheap internet service, high speed does not matter to me. I would appreciate any help you can give to me. Thank you.
I agree with many of the people below, I am 66 years old, I’ve worked all my life, paid my share to welfare, but I am not eligible for any stamps or the “freebies” offered. I can work but who wants to hire a 66 year old even with a degree and skills. I am so piss off at the government who won’t help support the seniors “the back bone of this country”. All the seniors get is RIP OFFed.
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO IS DISABLED (UNABLE TO WALK), HOUSEBOUND AND LIVES IN MY BED. I NEED INTERNET SEVICE TO PAY ALL MY BILLS ONLINE, COMMUNICATE WITH THE WORLD AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MY MANY DOCTORS. IT IS NOT A LUXURY FOR ME IT IS A NECESSITY,
I STARTED WITH COMCAST EXPLAINING MY SITUATION AND MANAGED TO PAY. AFTER A WHILE COMCAST STOPPED CARING ABOUT THE CUSTOMER AND GOT GREEDY. THEY KEPT RAISING THE PRICE AND I AM ON A VERY LOW MONTHLY INCOME,WHEN I COULD NO LONGER PAY THEY TOOK EVERYTHING, INTERNET, LAND LINE PHONE (NEEDED FOR LIFE ALERT & PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER) AND TELEVISION WHICH WAS PAID FOR THROUGH MY CONDO MAINTENANCE. I LIVE ALONE AND HAVE AN AIDE 16 HOUS A WEEK TO ASSIST ME. THE REST OF THE TIME I AM ALONE.,I ALSO HAVE A GOVERNMENT PLAN CELL PHONE BUT COMCAST JUST DIDNOT CARE..
recently I saw your ad for low income internet and t.v.,i also have phone connection with ”magic jack”,would I be able to get any kind of service and still be able to keep the magic jack phone connection,plus I am enrolled in ”snap” and I have ”medicaid” I may soon be living by myself,my nephew will be moving to different area and I will soon be seventy two years of age and have a limited budget,also I am handicapped and a single widow.please reply if possible..
Have grandchild in my home how I get internet service he has medicade and I have some ebt. And some help from medicade what’s for us he gets reduce lunch
I am in between. I make ty o much to qualify for assistants but I don’t make enough to make it from month to month. I like to have internet but I can’t. Maybe i’ll be eligible sometime in the future. I use my sons now which I hsve to travel to his house to us
I am on disability and had a good paying job. Now I barely make it each month. Nothing to save, no raise to speak of, no more bonuses, no 401k. The cell phone was a God send for us. Now my husband needs to retire early due to illness so that means that much less. We need the internet also. Finding insurance, finding doctors, etc. I also have a niece that I would like to come live with us to go to college and she would definitely need internet. Seniors need help too! Please help! The issue is just because I don’t live in the Big City I have limited access to good insurance coverage but my specialists are all in the Big City. It doesn’t make any sense. Shouldn’t be such a big deal. Still considered group insurance.
I’m a vet senior and I can’t even buy a condo with a pet single all my life living on very little for 24 yrs now with vet benefits paying lawyer 20% to win benefits every cable company sticks you with cable and VERY HIGH $$$ for just simple internet for me only they don’t care ! I’ve checked them all out & none have a decent price!
I am angry at all the “Freebies” that our government gives away — cell phones, internet, this/that — to people who have lots of children in the – Yes, FREE – lunch programs. The same people who have different dead-beat daddies for different children. The more UN-traditional you are in your lifestyle, the more free stuff handed to you. I could not even get food stamps when I had to sleep in my car for a while (years ago).
Govt needs to take care of Seniors who go by the rules of society.
The best way to urge the President and the House Of Representatives to endorse free internet or low cost internet for senior citizens is to sign up a Petition on White House website . If all of us can get over 100,000 signature , they can hear our voice !
Please somebody start up a Petition for all senior citizens to sign .
I am not understanding the different internet services, that dont care about their SENIORS that are living way below the proverty line and on fixed incomes. The USA, is said to be the greast country in the world,if that is so i wish the Goverment would act as such when it comes to senoirs. The internet is part of the future fontier, but can the poor and aging keep up with prices to have a computer with service. I dont live ubove my means of 700. dollars a month, i dont have cable or landline and disabled senior on oxygen and i cant afford the internet the rising cost of internet or landline,. Just like the goverment help everyone in other countries THEY NEED TOO TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN!!!!
Thank you for showing us all these “senior” programs that require
you to have a CHILD in the “free lunch program”.
I don’t have a child. I don’t have a grandchild.
I’m just a SENIOR who’s living on a very limited income,
and getting –so screwed– by Time Warner’s billing practices
that I can’t afford to keep internet anymore.
I feel most anger at the major internet providers who are giving us high monthly charges for crappy services. But in Europe, you get low monthly charges for 10 times the faster speed. That is because our government is the hand-maiden of these providers ! This is the power of monopoly !
I am 56 years old and have worked hard my whole life but always worked min wage jobs. I am trying to live on the min SS due to a disability. I’ve raised 3 kids who have moved on with their own lives and families. And can’t ask for help and I’m finding out I fall between the cracks with a lot of stuff that’s out there. To young for some things to old for others or no kids in school that disqualifies me for others. I live in the mountains where you have to have away to get around because there’s no cabs or bus service so that is a necessity but I have had to let internet, cable, cell phone (there’s no service where I live anyway) anything that isn’t totally a necessity to life and limb go but what really burns my britches is that I signed up for food stamps and originally I received $30 dollars but when the president did the sequester (I think thats what it was called) they took $15 of them. When I asked why so little its because I own my home (a 71 trailer) you can imagine the shape one that old is in. They have on my app that I qualify for $1 housing allowance. When I asked why, they said you don’t get credit for all your bills. Who makes up all these rules? Have they ever tried to live on $700 a month. I wish the people in these lofty positions had to live like this for 6 months. I think things would change. I know people with children need help I wish to God I could have had more help when raising mine. But we are the generation that worked hard and paid in our taxes and now that we need help where is it?
On a side note I think that the people that represent us in government shouldn’t get paid after they get voted out of office. Just think how all that money could be used to help the poor.
Thank you for saying all of this Appalled AND Fed-UP. It’s so true and unfortunately no help for us! I remember a time when we used to make jokes about eating dog or cat food when we retire because seniors have so little to live on. That was a joke whit which we tried to cover our fears about how little we’ll be getting for our retirement. Which is Not Much to live on. Especially when you a widow or widower whit no family you help. I wish that our politicians could get retirement income like we do.!!!!!
80 years old. Windowed, living on my a single Social secutiy allotment. What maybe hae been a luxdery years ago is a necessity today. I no longer have TV as Ican afford the “DirecTC” or Comacst outrageous fees. My phone alone ahs come with so many surcharges taht I had to get rid of that and go on my daoughts cell phone plan. However it is an older phone that the battery dies after 4 hours. My daugher cant affort to add a data plan to her package to get an upgraded phone, because that is so expensive. So not much here. I realize that technology costs money and do I really need it? probably not, but I dont think it is really a luxery that should cost so much drain seniors. I also leave twon when the snow comes becasue of my arthritus, most of the companies that even offer the expensive internet make it difficult for senoirs that need to flee weather for a few months. Why is it okay that seniors are taken advantage of in this country, most countries actually repect thier elderly, ours continues to tell them they have been here too long. Maybe we shoudl focus on a “National Internet” (like healthcare) and wake up the Comcast, DirecTV and others perhaps if they thought they would lose their huge profits they would have more reasonable pricing.
I say when we reach 65,just go to the state prison door and say we want to join.We would have a much easer life,then living the way seniors have to live.This is the only way senior citizens will be taking care of..
Too angry right now to say much of what’s REALLY on my mind because of my childhood “training” that’s difficult to ignore because I may say too much. I have agreed totally with 99.99999% of all the comments that have been allowed to be posted here by every concerned person rather than having been censored or deleted by the owner of this site. I’ll just say this, and this is not the only thing I hate, loathe and despise–and that, among so many other atrocities is is how American citizens and especially our precious tax paying seniors here in America are treated–while far too many of the needs of AMERICAN seniors HERE AT HOME are regularly and systematically being ignored and negatively and deliberately under-funded by our government, while they’re systematically sending us to the :back of the line like we’re low-class beggars,unworthy deadbeats and vagabonds so that they make sure our enemies (Middle Easterners, illegal aliens, so-called refugees, etc.), people whom absolutely LOATHE, HATE AND DESPISE America and EVERYTHING this country stands for. The crooked factions of our government and the career politicians will always cause problems for us and what really GALLS ME IS THAT they are always so ready, so eager and so willing to “find” millions of dollars available to send to other people in other regions of the world with no debating or filibustering. The money is coming out of the “General Fund,” which is the fund they created in order to :dump” all the social security monies the taxes they force us to pay from our wages. Our tax dollars should NEVER be used for dead beat countries and anyone else who’ve not contributed to the fund.
It is sad that after all the years contributing with your taxes to support many government programs, that now that you need a little help from that same government you can’t even get a decent and practical way to pay your bills, and do many other things on line. It is hard to move around when age catches up with you, and if you think older people do not know to navigate in the intent, think again, because we HAD to stay up to date to live in the new century.
I agree that the seniors are totally being left out in the cold, as far as over the air TV which we can still get in some areas. When the gov. switched to Digital the senior was really hit hard. You had to purchase a box to even get Regular TV., Have you noticed that when we have storms how the signal is lost. I have had my Altell since 2004 wireless unlimited usage, without one complaint from me. Then Verizon took them over and informed everyone that we would have to get new service, the card that we paid to have a part installed to use this card would stop working and we would no longer be able to get the internet. My son a VA Vet on disability was using internet for collage classes he was taking online and we used around 1,532,196 Kilobytes and all of satellite companies and wireless keep telling me that 10 GM would easily give us more then we needed, the number of Kilobytes was about half of the 10 GM and that we were getting FREE from 12:00 Midnight until 5:00 AM. I am not up at those hours. ,MY contract ends in January 2015 and I will be changing service providers at that time.
I would really like to work from my fully equipped home office. But nobody wants me due to the fact can’t get hardwired internet service. I’ll bet in the next few years over air TV will be gone. Oh,,, to be around or look down on what is going on in this world in another 50 to 100 years……I’m 73 and have seen so many changes in my life. GOOD and BAD! I agree that I do not understand why the US Gov can send so much to help people in other countries, Yes, I know they need it but some areas of this GOOD OLD USA that need help that doesn’t happen.
I know exactly what you are saying. Verizon is doing the same thing to me now. I purchased a DSL (Freedom Essential) plan from them about three years ago. About two months after I purchased the plan they have been trying to squeeze me out of that plan and get me to purchase FIOS. It was to the point of harassment. Not only were they calling my house after hours, I could not call them for clarifications of a phone bill without my call turning into a sales pitch for FIOS. No matter how much I tried to explain to them that I do not need FIOS they never listened to me. Eventually, without my consent, they started taking away my Freedom Essential plan. I told them that I wanted to keep my Freedom Essential plan and I was told that I was not suppose to have it. I told them that my Freedom Essential plan was good until October of 2016 or 2018 (I am sure it was one of those years). They insist that I should not have Freedom Essential. It appeared as if they wanted me to terminate the plan instead of them terminating the plan for me. Freedom Essential was a good plan and I was completely satisfied with it. I believe verizon wanted me to terminate or agree to terminate my Freedom Essential plan so they will not be liable for any bleaches. I have been trying to maintain my Freedom Essential plan and rate, but they have constantly pushed to the point until I now have a Regional Essential plan. They have actually forced me out of my Freedom Essential plan into a plan that gives me what I do not need at a higher cost. The only thing I have now is in-state calls and high speed internet (DSL) up to 3 mbps for about $60.00 per month. Now that they have squeezed me out of my original plan (Freedom Essential) without my consent, I am afraid to see what my bill will be next year. From reading the messages on this site, there appears to be a group of people who’s needs are not being met or are being totally pushed aside.
Hi I am 70 years old and Verizon has done the same to me my bill for Phone local only
and internet lowest speed was 52.04. They took it upon themselves and disconnect me
then re connect and now charge me 75.82 for the same thing.
Thanks John
Hello, I am a senior 69 yrs. old. My hubby is a sick man. We have a handicap daughter.
We live on his SS and take care of her with her checks. It takes a lot of money to keep dr. bills paid and essentials. Between the slow internet I have and my old worn out laptop computer, I am ready to give it up. My older daughter is paying for dialup. I would not let her get high speed. She has a child and bills and I feel guilty her taking care of this. Wish I had a cheap broadband to use then maybe i could get my handicap daughter on the internet.
Thanks, Gaynell Kirk
I too am a senior searching for a low cost internet provider. I have been with AT&T for many years and in the past have been able to receive a reasonable discount on their DSL internet service. This discount was given through their “Retention Department” and would be valid for either a six month or twelve month period , after which the regular price would kick in and I would have to call them back and ask for a new rate As of July 2014 my internet bill increased from $14.95 per month (That was my discount price for the past year) to $36.00 per month. After talking to them they could only offer me a $5.00 per month discount. They did offer a lower price if I switched to their “U-Verse” plan, but after one year it would increase to a higher rate than the current DSL price of $36.00 per month. I don’t know what I will do. I have investigated other services such as “Freedom Pop”.. I just don’t know enough about “Data Usage” to understand how much I would need for my particular application.
Bottom line, I am very disappointed that the government does not provide a low cost high speed internet service for seniors who need a little help (and also to low income families with or without children).
The internet is fast becoming a necessity in this high tech world. It should be just as free as broadcast TV.
I’m glad that I guess one option for others without children is available to “some”. I’m now 52, I’ve been severely disabled and housebound for 12 years now. I am living on SSI which is much less than those living on SS. I raised my 4 children and they are now building their families/lives and have moved from our small town. I’m divorced since 98 (large part of the reason I’m no longer able to walk, 18 years of bad marriage) I have caregivers that come and help me now everyday, that is humiliating. My only access with the outside world is the computer which due to long distance my large family (siblings, their families & our parents) and my children and now grandchildren keep in touch via email & share photos this way. Sadly with power and everything going up except SSI I’m finding it very difficult to keep up. I’ve never had a credit card to rely on and don’t intend on having it. I have power, computer, dropped phone, basic tv channels, garbage, water, sewer, food, housing and then the medical non covered. I’m afraid I’m going to have to drop intenet $39.99 and that’s going to kill me inside. I won’t hear from or be able to contact my loved ones. That’s the only time I do. And I look for free patterns to try and crochet things for gifts for them on good days. I’ve lost the ability to do all the other things I used to be able to do.
Internet Basics, Centery Link is not offered in my area 97128. I checked 2 years ago and again now, same result. This is so depressing as I don’t know how much longer I can hang on. The power company is already sending shut off notices because I send $97 a month instead of the $138 a month flat rate budget amount they want. That is all I have period. I have nothing left for even an extra roll of toliet paper. I wish the people in Washington DC would live on what I live on for one month.
If anyone knows of any internet options for Western Oregon please let me know. I already lost the local news of my community, can’t subscribe. So I feel like a stranger in my own town even though I don’t get out except with medical assistance to medical appointments and hospitalizations. I haven’t been home to see my parents in 13 years. This is the ONLY way I have to stay in touch with my family and with my children and now my grandchildren. Thank you. ~R
WOW …! what has America come to? I remember I needed help for myself Irecieved food stamps for myself. They told me about free service for cell phone with free minutes. I was in a position with no support, family and friends when your not making your own money was zero . IT WAS HEART BREAKING .For the few months that I needed that help … I felt BLESSED !
For 2 years I paid a Verizon Contract for LAPTOP BROADBAND EXCLUSIVELY $51 monthly. I am 71 years old and very low income on Soc. Security but I didn’t use any of the monthly 4GB broadband and it does not accumulate. I used FREE WIFI at MULTIPLE RESIDENCES for two years but you must have decent BROADBAND 4GB to use WIFI.
My laptop is no longer hooked up to receive WIFI and I cannot afford $85 or MORE monthly LAPTOP ONLY HIGH BROADBAND USE FEES from VERIZON.
I need UNLIMITED BROADBAND for a WINDOWS 7 LAPTOP Exclusively to continue online EMPLOYMENT CLASSES, DOWNLOADING MUSIC, EMAIL, PLAY DVDs and CDs, FACEBOOK GAMES etc.
Have to move again and I am desperate for UNLIMITED BROADBAND to RESEARCH ACCOMODATIONS, MEDICAL AVAILABILITY, STORES before I can move.
I am a widowed senior citizen 81 years old. I am
interested internet service, as I can no longer afford
services I have now. Please help me find a reliable,
service for a reasonable price I can afford. I am way
below the poverty line. Thanky you
I am inclined to believe about half you people are in the predicaments you claim you are in, because you are to lazy to do any research or anything for yourself on your own. You must have accsess to internet service to post here. If you cant find answers to these simple stupid questions, then the internet isnt going to help you.. I cant even spell or puncuate, google dose that for you, and can find anything, including free gov. phones. for Gods sake type in Reachout phones their free and if you want unlimited text and internet you just add $26.00 a month.
Why is it that we can help other countrys but we cant help seniors with low cost internet services. Iam a Viet Nam Vetran on social security and with unafordiable internet service that i will half to drop due to budgeting. Help!
I think it is terriable we in this country will not help our senior citizens more. they can’t afford to live anymore. my parents cannot afford tv, let alone the internet . i wanted to get them a caption phone and the only one that is decent is the one that needs the internet.
AARP dumped on us seniors in backing Obama Care. We were lied to when they said no reductions in Medicare Benefits, you can keep the doctor you have. They are right – they didn’t reduce the benefits – they just took out future payments for those benefits, to the tune of 700 million+. Let the doctors and hospitals figure out what they tell their Medicare patients (so they look like the bad guys) when the payments to them are drastically cut. I dumped on AARP and dropped my membership. You know that really has them shaking in their boots (a joke). I will still write them to see if there is an ounce of moral conviction left to help seniors get a decent discount on high-speed Internet. I need it, living alone with medical problems and trying to keep in touch with family, and they with me. The lowest plan on internet @ $14.95 strangled the speed so low you can not send videos or pictures or receive them unless you have a half a day to wait for the download. Comcast tricked the Government when they purchased NBC and were told they would have to provide a Internet service for the poor (which does not include us living on SS only) by offering a 1Mbs to 2Mbs service. In this day and age of technology – that barley qualifies as an Internet connection. I can’t afford $45 to $60 a month. We are being told the Social Security increase for 2014 is going to be less the 1.5% yet the cable fees have jumped more than 4.5% in a year. There is no way a senior on SS can keep up with that.
As seniors on fixed income – no cable company wants to market to us – and apparently the FCC does not think we qualify as poor. There are 10,000 people a day becoming Medicare eligible and the biggest percentage is living on SS only. That would seem like a big enough market for some smart cable company to put together a “Senior Bundle” – that’s their favorite marketing – a bundle. Thankfully it appears that bundling is soon to lose its grip on the market as completion and technology improves. It would be nice to see some of the marketing people in cable get out of there closed offices, and try to come up with a Senior package.
I was checking my options for cheap internet providers and saw your comments. I have my tv box packed up and ready to be returned so I was given the thought why not get rid of cable also? I cannot afford to pay the amount that I do just to have tv and internet idling in my home. I decided that I can go to the library and the senior center to pay my bills and that is what I am going to do. I say we start bombarding AARP with letters as to why they aren’t trying to help us low income seniors with this problem. I will be sending them a letter in a few days. Oona, I don’t know about NYC but do a search for discount high speed internet. I found providers for as low as $14.95 which I plan to give a try. Member or not let’s get those letters to AARP.
I’m in the same boat. Verizon was charging me $50 for phone & Internet now the want to raise it to $79. I am going to return their equipment next month but am in a quandry about what to do here in NYC.
I am 66 years old and I live alone since my husband passed away 7 years ago. I rely on the internet to stay in touch with my family and I also pay my bills online.
Delighted to see that a senior internet effort has been launched. I am a retired adult education teacher with no retirement benefits who continues to teach students to pass the GED and pursue careers. My instruction is delivered via Skype and PBS learning modules. Two days ago I had to cancel my internet because Time Warner raised my monthly internet only bill to $55. This is unconscionable! I returned my equipment
And got a call to lower the bill to $30 a month. I told them I had secured a new service, FreedomPop, and volunteered my new cost. This is the only way I will be able to continue to follow my calling and research teaching methods and applications for my students. If we are to have a skilled workforce we need to provide the tools to all Americans to make goals nd achieve them. The Internet is a necessity in this quest.
Sandra Cook GEDandbeyond@gmail.com
Please advise of any services ASAP. Outrageous ill due to Verizon whom I paid for 3 and 4G wireless connection for years without receiving good connection service and certainly not speed. They now switched me to a mi-fi because they could not get VZ Access Manager to work and I am being billed overages even though I am using it less than USB card, Need help fast. Using it for a healing program which is the only thing that is helping my condition.
I am a disabled 55 yr old
woman who is in a wc.
I used webtv for many years to keep connected w/ family and friends.
Now that they will end service this month, I am looking for another low cost internet service.
Does anyone know anything about “Smart TV?”
I am a 57 year old man living on disability , a fixed income. I rely on the Internet to pay bills and communicate with the outside world and family. The price keeps going up and it won’t be long before I reach that point of not being able to afford it. HELP
Many countries offer very good free or discount programs for seniors. US is far behind that. Many countries respect seniors, but US does not. What good is AARP? They did not do enough for seniors! That’s why we never join it, even though they keep sending us offers all the time. In order to keep the senior brains working, one would think that offering free or low cost internet services will help these brains active and more up to date. It may very well prolong the onset or avoid age related problems and thus lower the cost of medical services.
Lee Cheeks says
I was told last month that I qualify for lower cost internet and don’t see a difference in my bill . I contacted Verizon once I was approved and they told me the discount would be applied to my next bill. Not seeing a difference.
Constance Vallely says
Please help in Massachusetts Xfinity internet only is going up another $20. when my contact runs out. I will be paying close to $80 a month just to have internet. It’s too much. I’ll be getting the same speed, but paying more. All other states have programs to help seniors and low income families. But Xfinity has a monopoly in this state. Not to let other service providers in. It’s not fair. Please help!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are lots of other service providers, and hopefully one or more of them are available in your area. Here’s where you can find all the plans available in your state:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
JaMooMoo says
. I would HIGHLY SUGGEST seniors go to PCS FOR PEOPLE – which you do have to pay for (lower cost equipment) & however many months of internet you want, up front – but afterwards an entire YEAR is only $135… and it’s supposed to be UNLIMITED high speed internet – though can get spotty when you reach higher limits (if you try to stream video/ tv one too many times)
You will have to pay for the Mobile HOTSPOT upfront, along with 1 – 12 months of internet, your choice & proof of your qualifying income every year – but thats as easy as making a copy of your SSA 1099 (make sure to black out your private info like social security number), but it will at least give you something more AFFORDABLE!
P . W. says
I’m a senior need internet now … My income budget is so stretched current with medical & medication needs I don’t have any TV I keep my house cold because my last Edison bill was $175.04 with pandemic covid 19 in to stay at home not to go out these past few months I’ve reduced to eating processed food delivered by a food pantry no fresh food I’m told by medical staff Dr. Eat lots if fresh food salad veggies fruits but i m not one internet to do my shopping no family to help me with going to store etc. I’m in need of assistance as I’m too rich by a few dollars to qualify for all these asst. Program food housing I’m no soc.security only make 3x less then men as my work era women got paid 3x lost doing same jib so my s. S. Still reflect that too I’ve worked all my life never was in any asst. Programs other unemployment 2very short time was back to work before got 1st unemployment check so a worker be I was my Soc.Sec. check is right at $1000. Hard to live on that an apt rental cist that much in a descent neighbor I’m not living in trashy area I deserve better. I’ve never lived in trashy places I’ve own my own home for 49+ years yes there is upkeep but its my home I’ll die here when that time comes not to far off either but today current needs is a internet service that I can afford and TV news would be nice I Luke OBS TV discovery nat geo but I’m not asking for the moon just some simple comforts in NY last few years would be a blessing over $100. A month for TV & interment u just cannot afcird I have lifeline for my kandlune and thus AT&T cell service has never worked at NY hone seems I’m behind hill where repeater is located I’m in a dead zone all cell service I of $48. To 38. A month for 3 years if loosely cell service or no service since my home was affected by an arson fire in my backyard 2017 just finally got rebuild dine Aug 2020 Doing the final stages of rebuild during a pandemic no joke really has been very very hard my last 4 years of senior life I’m sick now need to be in hospital but I’m stay in home trying to cope with self care I’m alone just life passing me by with pandemic.ic measures and health issues .. But internet would bring in the works news at least I could try getting fresh food into me not pantry processed fiids a fresh salad I would also die for fresh tomatoes veggie cauliflower celery carotts lettuce tried to grow garden from seeds of my last fresh produce but I’m guessingt they were gen altered could not get any to grow I’m told that’s because their gen altered for farmers to harvest then better I notuc everything been getting their skin are so tuff I can’t chew it have to spit it or choke it down with water makes a not so nice eating exo. When I was able to go eat a meal with a pal i h well hope someone is reading this can suggest help get me help I’m not a electronic wizard at all its a challenge my new hiusse has every new device my refrig I have to change temp by phone calk to Samsung I would if never got this had I known it was that way its eye candy for such nice pretty loojin even Stive mucri dishwasher all the same all eye candy I like a switch off in a high low med these I understand very well all this new fancy younger gen ideas are just that looks giid on oaoer let’s do it they need a senior input in these new fangle things. Just an old darts opinion senior are old dementia I watch my Dr. Office staffchecj that box in my friends records as she made her next visit spot. When ask staff why were they checking that box dementia in my friend she replied we do that in everyone 65 and over now so your wrote off at 65 I asked as may fiernd us 86 years and still pretty sharp but when your fine cabinet is with 89+ years it rake a minute to locate an answer at tines my aunt was 102 at her death she always knew the answer to my questions but maybe not the second I was asking but she remember to tekk me an answer to my question a few days ago I long forgotten I ask but she wanted me to know the answer and she was right I did ask that but it when out if my thoughts right after she said let think in that .. Fiid for thought our file cabinet our brain has many files as we age so don’t think we are dementia we are just with many files to recak looking for just the right place it was out in the old bean head file cabinet a masked granny here looking for internet and nagbe TV help suggestions ; }
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Visit EveryoneOn.org, plug in your zip code and you’ll find out what services are available in your area.
cheri mcguane says
comcast has just raised my cable and internet another $66.00 per month, after raising the bill every 3 months on average the past couple years. I am a low income senior citizen living in the skyway area of seattle. i noticed so many low cost internet plans require applicants to have a child to qualify. there needs to be more help for seniors who live alone. i had centurylink for a long period of time, but had to terminate with them due to their increasing high costs. My only income is social security, but not ssi.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
100% agree, Cheri.
Jo stone says
Not fair I raised a daughter and helped her raise two sons now I barely hear from them and they is no way they help me.
It’s just me on Medicare and Medicaid and food stamps.
I am 80 years old worked from year 12 years old until I had to retire at 65 for disability lifting patients . Only have social security, and not that longer to live. Why can’t I have free cable or at least low pay when we are giving everything to people who hate us and determined to see us dead.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Just because there is no specific plan for seniors does not mean you do not qualify for other reasons. Check out each of the plans to find one that you do qualify for (For other reasons).
JAMES MILLS says
I HAVE HAD SPECTRUM RAISE MY INTERNET COSTS FROM ABOUT $30 TO ALMOST $65.00 A Raise of over 100%. In probably less than 3 years. This is pure greed. It is because there are less competitors in the marketplace.
The lack of concern for senior citizens is another alarming issue. “we are not going to do anything–and we don’t really care about you”–is the message you get stuck with. So Spectrum seems to have a corporate culture of–there is nothing you can do about it anyway!!!
But that is not true…
Spectrum you have become greedy and unconcerned about the elderly…
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It doesn’t sound like you have enrolled in Spectrum’s low-income internet plan ($30 per month is too high for that program). Unfortunately, you must cancel your service for 90 days in order to qualify for the program. It’s never seemed fair to us, but that’s the basic concept for all the low-income service providers.
David C Crossley says
My sister is 67 years old and on disability. Who can we talk to about the free computer and internet service for seniors?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no free internet nor computer, David. There are lots of discounted plans and inexpensive computers and you can check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/
Donna L Goolesby says
I am tryin to get internet on my home, on 52yrs old im a widow,and a home owner on Disabitycan you help me?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each of the low-income plans has slightly different ways to qualify. It sounds as if you might qualify based on income level, but you’ll need to check out all the plans to figure out which ones you match up with. Here’s where you can review all of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Joanne DeStefano says
I’m on a fixed income SSi and cable is the highest bill I have. Please get seniors some lower rates
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
If your income is low enough, you may qualify for some of the low-income internet plans. Check them all out at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Teri Barber says
Wifi for seniors
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no nationwide plan specifically for seniors, Teri. However, that doesn’t mean you aren’t eligible for several other low-income programs. You can check the all out at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Sally Croft says
I have a friend who is a very low income person,her husband passed away a year or so ago.He left her in a bad way financially,l hoping to fine a senior or low income internet for her. I hope you can look into this. Thank you so much
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t have enough details to be positive, but it sounds as if she may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans. You/she need to check out all the alternatives at the link below. Check them all out to figure out which plans are available in her area and which plan sounds like the best fit for her needs. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Loretta B. says
Putting in a search for senior low cost internet sure gives lots of post saying pretty much the same o same o. I’ll be 69 next month & live in a AZ. HUD subsidized apt. complex so of course I qualify. Guess I’ll get back to my search….as if I have not spent enough time already.
Amy says
My son is on free lunch
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Amy. But you’ll need to check them all out to find the ones that fit your needs and are available in your area. You can do that at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
William R says
Thanks for your advice.
I’m a disabled retiree and I stumbled upon cheapinternet.com back in 2016. As difficult as it was, I was able to put aside enough to join PC’s for people in 2017.
It’s everything you said it was. Unfortunately I live in a low rent crappy area and have withstood several weekly network attacks. This Month “they” hacked me, emptied my Social Security Account as well as bricked my router and bragged on how they’re going to keep doing it to the crippled old pervert gringo living in their hood. I’m hoping the new router (being newer) will stand up to it a little better. I’m bedridden approx. 20 hours a day with no friends or family here, no transportation, no TV or radio either so the internet and phone is my only connection to the outside world. I also want to note that the about page on my now dead ZTE Warp Connect Hotspot/Router showed lifetime data at 2.9TB so it really is unlimited. Also, If one can afford it, Consumer Cellular has an easy pay plan. I got my new iPhone SE 32Gb (2017) for $10.00 down and 6 payments of $25.00 It was a difficult struggle for 6 months but well worth it.
ProtonMail & Proton VPN offer free accounts to anyone interested. It’s good for privacy and no strings attached.
Thanks for all you do to help people.
Keep up the good work.
paul ostrowski says
Yeah, the U. S. A. Is behind the rest of the “developed” with internet services. Sure, capitalism is working for “the few”
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, surely, capitalism has failed entirely. That’s why millions of people around the world risk their lives to get here. You’re a moron, Paul.
William R says
Agreed.
Susie says
My 91-year-old mother-in-law who is hearing impaired needs an internet service in order to have a caption phone. Her only source of income is social security. Are there any programs to help her with this? She lives in Maryland.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out all the plans that are available in your state at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/states
Sheila Reiss says
I have been advised that I am eligible for the Comcast plan but I must give up the internet for three months before this can happen. I am homebound on a walker, 86yrs old. I use my laptop almost all day and every day. To be without the internet for three months would be like a death sentence to me.
Paying my Comcast bill is a nightmare. My latest bill adds on $13.00 for second T.V. access. I live in a single room with one old T.V. I don’t have a cell phone because I am just too old to remember how to operate it. I scrimp to pay my bill.
Can you help?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but there is no way around the 90-day period between a regularly-priced account and a low-income account, Sheila. Unless, that is, you can find an alternative service provider at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Lots of our readers have recommended PCs for People. You are required to pay upfront, but the service usually gets very high marks (IF, that is, it’s available in your area).
Winnie Austin says
I NEED INEXPENSIVE INTERNET SERVICE. I AM A LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN
i AM ATTEMPTING TO GET ENROLLED IN COLLEGE TO BECOME QUALIFIED TO COUNSEL SUBSTANCE ABUSE INDIVIDUALS. i ALREADY HAVE A PhD IN HEALTH EDUCATION BUT I NEED UPDATING. i HAVE BEE IN TOUCH WITH A COUPLE OF COLLEGES AND I NEED TO HAVE A COMPUTER BECAUSE I WANT TO TAKE MY COURSES ONLINE. i HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT A COUPLE OF COLLEGES BUT i NEED THE COMPUTER TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Visit EveryoneOn.org and plug in your zip code. It will tell you who offers low-income computers in your area.
patricia caporale says
I NEED INEXPENSIVE PHONE AND INTERNET SERVICE. I AM A LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
If you are low-income, several sources are available for both services you want. You can find out all about the low-income internet services at the following link (check them all out carefully to find the one that fits your needs best):
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Then you can visit our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net, to find out all about the Lifeline program and how to get that phone. Pretty simple, really. Here’s where you can find all the plans available in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
PATRICIA KOWALSKI says
I REALLY NEED the internet but cannot find any programs for low income homes
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each of the low-income internet plans has different eligibility requirements, and you should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. However, we urge you to take a close look at PCs for People:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Phyllis Messerschmidt says
I am turning 69 next month. I had to discontinue cable TV and go to rabbit ears. Now, I am going to lose my internet too. I am on food stamps and disability and my income is below poverty level. You would think that Cox would work with me since I’ve been with them for over 8 years, but no. Their greed has taken me back to the 1950’s and rabbit ears. And I will be losing the internet soon too. I can’t even afford to pay for a ambulance, should I need one. At least I have my flip-top phone that Cricket gave me for free and only charge me $25 a month.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We probably don’t have all the info we need regarding your situation, Phyllis, but here’s an idea. It sounds as if you qualify for a free government cell phone. If you can qualify, you would save $25 per month which would then give you enough money to enroll in one of the low-income internet plans.
First thing you need to do is visit our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.com, to find a plan that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can find all the free government cell phone plans available in your state:
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Then come back here to find the low-income internet plan that fits your needs best. You can find all those plans at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Francine Massdin says
Please call me or give me a phone number to call you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You don’t want to speak to us because this is an independent informational website, NOT a service provider. Here’s an article that lists all the current low-income service providers. Click on any of them to get additional details, including contact info:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Miguel A Rodrigue-Sanchez says
would like info on internet for seniors and those of us with a fixed income
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’ve come to the right website, Miguel. Just click around and you’ll find all the info you need regarding service providers, contact info, eligibility rules, and service areas.
Sharon Urell says
With an income of $750 per month , how are Seniors expected to pay ridiculous prices for internet ? It seems a necessity today. I had to get rid of landline because I couldn’t afford it. Also newspaper.Can’t even have cable. Kids pay for Netflix for me. Not a fun way to live ! Utility prices keep going up , but not my Social Security.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sounds like you may qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Sharon. Check them all out, particularly PCs for People, at this link to find the one/s that fit your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Dipporah E. Tyler says
I really need help see how can I receive cheap internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are several low-income internet plans currently available, Dipporah. Check them all out at this link to find the one/s that fit your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
James Russell says
I would like to know about low income internet I’m#58 needs for Tlyer TX $10 dollars a month would work for me sooner the better
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out ALL the low-income internet plans to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s a link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Kaye says
Trying to find a wifi program for my 92 year old mother in law. She has no computer so she has no wifi or data program. We have her flip phone on our family plan but we want her to have a phone she can text on. Bought her an old iphone but need to get her wifi in herhouse.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans available at the following link to find the one that fits your mom’s needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Terrie Ramirez says
Please keep me posted of any and all Internet programs for seniors in my area. Thank you.
joni inglis says
is there cheap internet for seniors in reno nv area?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
No. Only Comcast offers a senior plan and it does not offer service in Nevada.
Russell says
It seems the interned costs when coupled with phone service gets expensive for seniors. I am 85 and on limited incomd with medical expenses like open heart surgery in 2014. what id the best plan for me. I have Infinity now with a land line phone. and a cell phone.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s impossible for us to say which plan is best for an individual because there are so many variables, Russell. But you can check out all the plans to find the one that’s best for you at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Us says
Is it available in dallas tx
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
“Dallas” is a big area and Comcast may be available in some parts of town and not available in others. You’ll need to contact Comcast customer service to find out if it’s available at your specific address. Good luck.
Teresa Murphy says
I am a disabled veteran receiving Section 8. I have very low income and I am 63 years old. When I moved into my senior community apartment last year no one told me about these programs. So high sign up for Xfinity / Comcast one year for $19.95 a month. I recently found out about Internet Essentials Comcast Xfinity and was told I could not qualifying now because I have internet with the regular Comcast that I have to be without their service for 90 days in order to qualify in the meantime I received a new bill from Comcast / Xfinity that my right just increased to $49.95. I can no longer afford internet. So I’m going to have to cancel. Comcast/ Xfinity please take this 90-day rule out of the Internet Essentials senior program so people like me can participate. I am so frustrated
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the other low-income internet plans at this link, Teresa.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Look to see if any of them offer service in your area. Pay particular attention to PCs for People, which now offers plans in all 50 states.
Irene Jackson says
Is low income for seniors available for seniors in 92311
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are unable to track availability down to the zip code level, Irene, but you can check at EveryoneOn.org to find out.
sherry says
Hi
Which is the cheapest home internet service for NYC low budget senior? Is Spectrum the cheapest? or are there others serving lower Manhattan for less?
thanks
sherry
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can check out all the low-income internet service providers at this link. You can review all their plans and prices and get the info you need. However, you may need to contact any companies that offer service in NYC just to make sure they offer service at your specific address:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Wynima J Cavagnaro says
I’m 65 years old and have been excepted into subsidized housing.My SSI is $1063.00 per month.Looking for a cheap internet service in my area.01852.Please let me know of my options.Thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We can’t track it down to the zip code level, Wynima, but you can check out ALL the low-income internet plans available to find the one that works best for you at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Gina C. Powers says
POLITICIANS ARE TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND RE-EVALUATE THIS PROGRAM FOR ELDERS SENIORS INTERNET BY WORKING ON REMOVING THE NITCH WITH SAID PROGRAMS.
Joan McCrackin says
Great info. Where can we get updates on the subject of low income internet for Seniors?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can always check back here at CheapInternet.com because we will provide news as soon as it happens.
Steve Marvin says
Reviewing just the sales pitches here, there’s certainly A CATCH, or SEVERAL CATCHES, with any of these supposedly “low-income” internet service providers… given the relative dearth of detailed information these corporate-welfare opportunist companies are willing to reveal.
What few of them seem to realize is that MILLIONS of low-income Americans CAN’T AFFORD THE HIGH PRICES most of these companies charge, ALL THE WHILE RAKING IN MULTIPLE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in PROFITS, then moaning, groaning, and usually LYING about how their profits aren’t sufficient! SUCH SUBTERFUGE and DECEIT is simply self-serving BS, PLAIN and SIMPLE, and THERE’S FEW LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOR THEIR LYING SO DISREPUTABLY! The FCC isn’t doing it’s job here, thanks to Repugnicans on the take from so many of these corporate finaglers and crooks! So SOMEONE NEEDS TO WAKE UP HERE and give seniors, almost always on pitifully-fixed incomes, a REAL BREAK, and CUT THE UNHOLY CRAP (PROPAGANDA) these sleazebag corporate phonies are pedalling!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You’re spewing a whole lot of venom there, Steve. By the way, the last report we’ve seen shows that the cable companies contribute far mor to Democrats than they do to “Repugnicans.”
Andrew says
Yeah because the younger generation is the one getting out more then they put in and had access to cheap housing prices… Oh wait that’s right it isn’t. Your attitude is that you deserve things while being a nasty person, and we’ll I’m sure no one really it’s you anything. Especially if one looks into what was contributed even if you take into account inflation. So before you spew your bike stop and think more. Though I’m sure you will not as you think you deserve things no matter what.
Ellen Nichols says
Looking for low income internet for seniors living in 19365 Parkesburg Pa area.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans available to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can review them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Alma romero says
I am a senior in dire need of the Internet. How can I obtain it for $5.00 a month. I need your phone number so I can contact you personally.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know if there’s a $5 option for you (there may well be one, but we don’t have enough info to know), but you should check out ALL the low-income internet plans at the link below. Then you can contact the company that fits your needs best by using the contact info we provide on each provider’s page. Here’s that link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Paularessler says
Im 58 still work full time husband unemployed 18 yr old granddaughter in college on scholarships do we have any cheap internet options
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the currently available low-income internet options at this link, Paula:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
RICHARD MAHONEY says
l AM A 75 YEAR OLD AND I HAD A STROKE I LIVE IN SECTION 8 APARTMENT. I AM INTERESTED IN YOUR UPCOMING PROGRAM. MY TELEPHONE IS 617-731-****.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
This is an independent informational website, Richard, so it’s not “our” program. You need to contact the service provider directly.
Joyce LoGiudice says
I am a senior living in Las Vegas Nv. I have a below poverty level income. ai qua;ify for all the things except SSI. I receive Social Security, which is below povery level. Yet I can not qualify for low income internet. Please let me know. 1-702-547-****. Thank you for your attention.
Joyce LoGiudice
Pam Farnsworth says
Do you have any programs for seniors in Spokane, WA who has comcast?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
“We” don’t have any programs for anyone anywhere, Pam, because this is an independent informational website. Contact Comcast customer service to find out if it has a plan available in your area.
Chris says
I am a disabled 58 y/o, low income looking for low cost internet…can anyone help?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can find all the low-income internet plans, Chris. Check the details until you find the one that fits your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Elizabeth says
I have Direct Tv/AT&T. Low income Senior SSI CAn I get internet
Rossilin Patrick says
Wanting free or reduced internet service for my home
linda lydia says
I receive free cell phone minutes each month
Jack Christiam says
THere aRE BASIC PROGRAMS ON THE INTERNET TO HELP SENIORS GET INEXPENSIVE ESSENTIALS FOR LIVE SUCH AS MEDS, TOILETRIES AND PROGRAMS THAT, WITHOUT THE INTERNET , THEY WILL NOT FIND AND BE ABLE TO SURVIVE !
Please do what ever you can for these Senior Citizens that have already paid the prices of basic life and can NOT afford the cost of living in todays world.
Sally Sibthorpe says
Comcast will not let you switch to their internet essentials for seniors program if you already have their regular internet, even if you recently turned into a senior, or recently had an income change. You have to disconnect your service for 90 days in order to qualify for it, which is not at all helpful.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are other low-income internet options available, Sally. Check them all out and you may find one that you can switch to immediately:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Charlie says
Some of the ridiculous requirements for Seniors is to have a child of school age living with them. That would likely be a great grand child or grand child. Another requirement is living in certain cities like in northern california, Some of the most expensive cities to live in…as in San Francisco or Santa Clara county ( Silicon Valley). If you can afford to live in those areas and still qualify for senior or school lunch or low income families, you’re likely cheating someone.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
They don’t pick those cities at random, Charlie. The cable companies can’t provide internet service in cities where they don’t do business. But take a look at ALL the low-income internet plans currently available at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
We’re hopeful that you’ll be able to find one that offers service in your area. Of course, you can always try PCs for People, which bases eligibility on income, not on participation in government assistance programs. Check it all out at the link above.
Berilynn H says
For low income individuals that receive SSDI, I’ve seen that the people who get food support will qualify for food support which would qualify for free meals at school. I no longer have a child in school I don’t know why, I do many things online. I would like for there to be more prohrams for people under income. I also am going through a divorce and my spouse will not help with internet service. Not sure what else I can do once my divorce has started I’ll qualify for food support and low income housing.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You may qualify for several of the programs for reasons other than being a senior citizen, Berilynn. Check out all the plans and their eligibility requirements here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Emmillie Ritz says
I am very disappointed that there is only a discount program for seniors in Seattle wa. I am in Spokane and a senior. I just can’t see paying Comcast 44.95 a month for internet. I have already given up cable tv. I just can’t afford to pay for Internet. Next I’ll have to give up internet. Isn’t there anyone who has compassion for seniors. I am glad I have the smarts to use internet and it makes my life easier. Anyway enough whining. See what you can do
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You may qualify for reasons other than being a senior, Emmillie. Check out all the low-income internet plans available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Audrey McLean Smith says
Please send me info in re: to the Comcast low income srvc.
This!
Audrey McLean Smith
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
This is an independent informational website, Audrey. We don’t send out information — we put it on the website.
Carrolyn J Brown says
I can’t find any wifi or internet providers for single seniors not on food stamps or have a grandchild living with them. I receive SSI but less than 1000.00 a month. I just moved and am looking for a job just to make 1100.00 a month rent.+PGE. WHY IS THERE NOTHING FOR US ? I’m struggling to find a job at 72 and buying minutes from Metro PC. I can’t afford this. Do you have any suggestion PLEASE!
CARROLYN BROWN
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out ALL the low-income internet plans listed at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
You may find that you qualify for one or more of them.
diana reynolds says
am interested in cell phone and internet for seniors
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
For all the info you need on free government cell phones, check out our other website:
FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net
Other than the plan discussed on this page, Diana, there are no national senior plans. However, you should check out all the low-income plans just to find out if there’s one you qualify for:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
jack says
cool
pamela stewart says
what are requirements for senior low cost internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
As we said in the article above, “While there is no cheap internet program designed specifically for them, it’s quite possible that many seniors may qualify for one of the existing programs. Check each program’s eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.” Here’s where you can find all those low-income internet plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
anthony morales says
im senior 75+ currently i have charter or spectrum start paiing 35 last year was $44.96 ,today i receive a letter stating my rate going up to $64.99 starting next month,i called to spectrum if is a program for less since i cant afford to paid the amount ,their answer was sorry we cant do nothing about if you can afford to paid it will be disconected,it look like their are for the money only.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of the low-income internet service providers will allow you to move directly from a full-price account to a low-income account. There are only two solutions: (1) Go without internet service for the required period of time, or (2) Find another company that offers a low-income plan in your area. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Take a close look at all the plans — PCs for People in particular.
Phyllis Henry says
Internet and cable expenses are too high and I am a senior on a fixed income. why can’t I get a break? why must I pay for sprts channels I don’t want nor use with Comcast?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s one of the complaints voiced by almost EVERY cable subscriber, Phyllis. Why do I have to pay for the Food Channel and Spanish language stations when I don’t cook and don’t speak Spanish? We can only hope that someday we are all allowed to choose from a menu of channels instead of paying for 500+ we never use.
Margarita Rosell says
I NEED INTERNET BASICS , I DONT HAVE A SON ANYMORE AS HE PASSED AWAY TWO YEARS AGO.
BELOW I’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH MY INFO, THANK YOU.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
PLEASE take a look at all the low-income internet plans on this page, Margarita. You may qualify for some of them and that would solve your problem.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Veronica pickett says
I have a grandaugther and she needs it for shcool
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet plans available, Veronica. You can check them all out at the following link to determine which one fits your needs best:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
fred says
Is there a wifi that is NOT set up in your home?
Like a hotspot.
Otherwise, go to the library or sit outside of a coffee shop or restaurant that offers wifi.
fred says
Essentials requires a two year contract.
the network speed is rock bottom.
John Davis says
American style corrupted monopolistic control by the corporate mafia in cahoots with the scoundrel politicians, payoff special interest hierarchy, and all the greedy SOB’s who have now reached the pinnacle of avarice to stranglehold the powerless, defenseless populace from low income slavery and worn out seniors by shafting them with overpriced internet access.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Huh?
Yolanda Lumsden says
Is this program available in Florida for seniors 68yrs and up? My mom still works and has three college credits left to finish her Bacherlor’s degree. She recently moved from her home into an apartment and she no longer has a landline phone or internet service which she needs for class. Can anyone help??
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The internet plan for seniors is slowly rolling out across Comcast’s service footprint, but it’s not statewide anywhere. In other words, it’s impossible for us to tell you if your mom’s area is covered (even if we knew where she lives). We’d suggest that you check out all the plans on our Low-Income Internet page to find the one that fits your mom’s needs best. Here’s a link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Duong Huynh says
I ‘m asinior (over 70) and get SSI , I would liketo get low price internet I use only 1 ipad and 1 iphone 5s .I can.?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each of the low-income internet plans has different eligibility rules, Duong. So check them ALL out before you decide on one. There may be one that meets your needs even better than the others. Here’s where you can find them all:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Betty says
I am a senior citizen and I want to get some internet but I am on a fixed income 601968**** Betty palmer
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the various low-income plans available, Betty. You can find them here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Estella says
Hi, I want to ask you I have spectrum I have the bundle I’m paying 14931 a month right now I’m behind two months with this month only be of Christmas I made a bad decision by buying gifts ok so that’s why I’m behind I’ve ask every question I could think of to see if they had any offers including senior discount .and each time they would say no well I only receive 500.00 monthly check well it’s a fix checked from SSI and I talked to them on 03/07/2018 ask them if I could just wait til I get my check and I would pay them 300.00 to try to get caught up .I ask my so call sister if I could borrow the balance due never got and answer so therefore my cable bundle will be terminated on the 11th of March can I still get help to get internet and landline with low income.I plan to call them back to ask them how come they couldn’t do that for me
jacqueline says
Are all low income Internet programs cable based?
I and my distant neighbors do not have cables run near us.
Thanks for the article.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
They are not all cable-based. PCs for People, for example, is delivered via Sprint’s national cell network.
CHERYL CLARK says
(.95/month sounds so good, but $150 for a computer when I already have one is not in my budget. I get food stamps, disability, Section 8, help with my utilities and am way below poverty level, trying to get by. I started with Spectrum at 14.95/ but with rising costs am now paying 28.52. Can’t afford it but that is how I pay my bills and make doctor appointments. It is easier to make appts on the internet than on the phone as I am so deaf people get really aggravated with me, it is very stressful. Is there anyway around the $150 computer and I could really afford the 9.95/month.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are unaware of any better options, Cheryl. If we find a better option, you can rest assured that we will immediately do an article about it.
Mauricio Corleto says
Hi, can get the service in Houston Tx I am 71
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are probably several low-income internet plans that you qualify for, Mauricio. Take a look at our list of low-income internet plans to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
William Crane says
It is an amazing abuse of power by ATT, Time Warner, Spectrum, etc and our government we have paid taxes to and fought for.
AARP Should be ashamed. Where are you? Why have you done nothing?
The whole deal us disgusting.
William Crane
Nancy says
i am a senior looking for internet i can afford on my disability check no luck so far can u help me JOHNSON CITY TN
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you checked out all the low-income internet plans listed at this link?
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Rachel Oliver says
I do receive snap, Medicare and Medicaid. I am unable to work. I only receive $650.00 ss.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sounds as if you qualify for several of the low-income internet plans, Rachel. Take a look at all of them and enroll with the one that fits your needs best.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
ben says
is there an internet rate for seniors in Lakewood, co. for folks who are not on any
government program?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There’s no program specifically for seniors, Ben, but there is a program that’s open to EVERYONE whose income is low enough to qualify. It’s called PCs for People and you can read more about it here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Julie Allouch says
Internet is needed for seniors. Especially if they cannot drive if they need medication or all of other life’s necessities.
LeeFee Miller says
Appalachian Electric, Jefferson City, TN 37760 has been attempting to partner with Musfiber, Morristown, TN 37813 to supply broadband to rural customers. Have you had any input into this program? Big cable companies have effectively blocked letting utility companies supply internet to customers out of the city. I am in the country and getting good and affordable internet is horrible. Yes, I know where all the free wifi spots are and make use of them. I am familiar with the internet essential program and know it has been opened up to seniors but there is no cable where i live. Is there anyway to be updated on the progress of supplying affordable internet to seniors in rural areas?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’ll update all that seniors info whenever there is something to update. You might want to consider signing up for our email newsletter at the top right side of almost any page on this website.
Marilyn says
Would like to know when low-income seniors can get low cost internet in Newport, Oregon which is at the farthest end of the world for most services.
Don’t feel sorry for “Bill” and his limited income of $27,000 per year when mine, and many others I know, is less than $12,000 and internet is $55-$65 a month!!!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We have no way of knowing when any of the various companies will expand into a new georgraphic territory, Marilyn. Take a look at ALL the low-income plans to find out if any of the plans are available in your area now. Here’s where you can find info on all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
thomas hunnicutt says
At&t went up on my internet service,I cant afford the new price Is their a cheaper service I can get.Because of hurricane I had to use the internet more than ever,But now it’s over,
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You should check out all the low-income internet plans available. You may qualify for one or more of them.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Carolyn wilson says
This doesn’t help me at all. I will be 67 on Wednesday and have no children living with me. What do i do about that. I need major help. My internet is turned off. I have no TV no computer use no phone. I cannot afford the bill. Can anyone tell me where I can get service where I live that I can afford
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Take a look at ALL the low-income services available, Carolyn? We don’t know where you live, so we can’t help you there, but we’ve provided lots of info that you’ll need to know. Here’s where you can find it:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
CHERYL CLARK says
Go to the library and click on Qlink for a phone. Print out their application and send copies of food stamp letter, housing letter and your 1099 (what IRS sends every year that states what you made the year before). Qlink should send you a phone and give you 500 minutes per month. You will have internet access on the phone. Good luck.
Bill says
My Internet Service with AT&T just went up from $39.95 a month to $60.00 a month. I am 66 yrs old and since I have a fixed income of less than $27,000 a yr. I don’t qualify for any reduced rate and I am probably going to have to cancel my service. I certainly can’t afford one of those Bundle programs. I have a antenna in my back yard that pulls in local tv stations and I have Magic Jack for my phone so I will lose my phone if I cancel my internet service.
So I am Screwed.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There may be an option for you, Bill. Check out two programs — PCs for People and 4GCommunity. If they are availalbe where you live, they might be good options for you. Here’s where you can read more:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Victoria says
I am a senior living in Portland, OR. I have Comcast internet only $60 a mo. and an indoor antenna for TV service. I also use streaming service for entertainment $8 mo. Before I retired I purchased a 32″ smart TV. My daughter provides my cell phone and service on her family plan. My internet bill is the highest bill I pay. I do NOT have a phone line to my 1 bedroom rental.
Century Link is a bit cheaper than Comcast but the DSL Internet connection is a technology that uses a phone line for access the internet. I am hoping the companies implement a senior reduced plan in the near future. Peace
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a few plans you may qualify for, Victoria, and you should check out ALL the low-income internet plans closely to find out if (a) You qualify, and (b) If they’re available in your area. Here’s where you can find all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are great options if they’re available in your area.
CHERYL CLARK says
Try Qlink for a phone with internet access.
Stefani says
my father is retired and needs low cost internet. Is there a plan out there for him?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no plan specifically for seniors, but that does not mean he won’t qualify for one or more of the plans for different reasons. Here’s where you can find all the low-income plans, eligibility requirements, where they are availalbe, and contact info to enroll:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check each of them out carefully to find the plan that fits your dad’s needs best.
Kitty says
It’s unconscionable that seniors not only struggling to grasp modern technology but are expected to pay as much as do young savvy of people for Internet Service.Often this comes out of ther limited Social Security, already stretched to the limit, Shameful!
Mike says
My mother is in a Nursing Facility. She is visually handicapped, and has had a stroke that has taken away the use of her dominant right side of her body. Her Amazon Echo has provided her with music, audio-books, and other access. However, the Public WiFi provided by her Nursing Facility is reset daily, disabling her Amazon Echo until I can reset it. Seniors with accessibility issues need inexpensive WiFi to improve the quality of their lives.
Janelle says
I am a low income senior. But find I need Internet almost on a daily basis. I will be moving at the end of the month, can you help me find wifi/ internet at a reasonable price—
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can find all the low-income internet plans available at this link, Janelle:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check out each of them to find out which ones you are eligible for and which ones are available where you live, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
saphrey robison says
I wrote before and told you that in Sikeston, Missouri there isa monopoly of internet access. you have to use spectrum or at&t only. my email does not seem to be getting out. you don’t address my information. or have any comments. there is no cheap internet access from at&t orspectrum available for seniors.why not
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you tried PCs for People or 4GCommunity. They are phone based systems, not cable-based. Check them out here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Bertlette Ramsey says
I’m trying to find an internet service that will not cost me much, I ‘m on social security disability and received Medicare as,well as the snap program. I was,wondering if you could be of any help.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income internet service plans, Bartlett, and you should check them all out to find the one that fits your needs best. Here’s where you can find them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People, 4GCommunity and Access from AT&T.
Edna Lee says
Try internet basics
Cheryel A Gunn says
This page has helped me out tremendously
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Good to hear, Cheryel.
mary k says
HELP!! My mother who is 82 years old, lives by her self, and is completely deaf (has been all her life) has no phone, internet or cable. She lives in the county next to ours. We live in MD north of DC. She can not afford phone, internet or cable. in order to even call 911 she has to go to the rental office where she resides. PLEASE someone help me find programs that will help her. A cell phone sort of helps if she needs to text but she is unable to make the calls because the cell phone doesn’t fit her current TTD.
Carole Robersonkj says
The government helps everybody else but won’t help the seniors with internet service and cable for providers that we can affordcarole
ann says
I am on a fixed income and 86 yrs old I only watch movie channels and the local free tv stations and am paying 160 per month with Verizon please help me reduce my expenses
I have inquired about ooma phone which is $6 pm fior taxes but it needs internet and most companies do not service these phones only verizon or comcast
please help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet service providers at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They are great alternatives if they are available in your area.
Christel Mayer says
I am presently paying $99.50 for High-speed Internet and Basic TV. This is way too much for my below the poverty line Social Security income.
Cox, the main provider in AZ, has pretty much a monopoly with its customers and charges fees accordingly.
We seniors with low income need to stay involved with ever advancing technology and there is no better source than the Internet. I could not live without the internet although I am 73 years old. Pretty soon the baby boomers will reach senior status and we best help them stay savvy because there will be lots of them.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet service providers at the following link, Christel:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to three of the programs — Access from AT&T, PCs for People, and 4GCommunity. They are great alternatives if they are available in your area.
Debra Jackson says
I have Medicaid and food stamps. I am a senior citizen yearly income is $9,060 ,i am 65yrs. Old. Retired also I draw social security. I live on a fixed income. I pay all utilities. monthly is $755.00.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, there is not yet a plan directed at seniors. But that doesn’t mean there’s not a plan for you, Debra. Check out all the low-income internet plans in this article:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
Noreen says
I have a 2 year contract with comcast robber barons and pay for internet, cable tv and internet for $134 mo from my low income. I am thinking of cancelling and filink bankruptcy to cancel everything on remaining contract because I need landline, TV and internet but the amount they charge is too much for fixed income seniors. It will be goodbye comcast.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Can’t blame you, Noreen. How much time is left on your two-year contract. If it’s not too many months, a friendly customer service supervisor may let you out of the remaining contract. Not likely, but it can’t hurt to ask.
Debi Daigle says
I am on a very fixed income, I have a at&t hot spot with 5 gigs, would like more if possible. I am disabled and receive SSI. I know of many seniors who do not have any Internet at all. I’m not sure how long I can afford the $52.00 monthly charge.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are other low-income internet plans that could save you a lot of money, Debi. Check them all out at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Debra Moody says
I am a senior on a very low fixed income and I do not have children in my home but I am on SSI and food stamps and Medicaid I need an internet provider to take that into consideration and give me a basic cheap price for good high speed internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the plans at the following link. There are a number of them that may work. Look at all of them, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Here’s that link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Dawnita says
I am 59 and my husband 63. He just lost his job. We desperately need internet for him to job search and deal with loss of insurance, pay bills, etc., and are losing our internet within the next week or two because of loss of income. My job income will be all we have and it isn’t enough to pay for our rent and food, plus insurance, etc. There are NO programs available to help us!!!!!!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are a number of low-income plans designed for people in your situation. Here’s where you can review all of them:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Good luck, Dawnita!
Gretchen Neighbors says
I am on Social Security and will be moving to a subsidized housing. I do need basic cable, wireless and internet. I am paying over $200 a month and can no longer do it
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to make some changes, Gretchen, and our two websites can show you how to do it. We are unaware of any low-income cable TV plans, but you can definitely save a ton of money on wireless and internet.
For VERY affordable low-income internet, check out the plans listed on this page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Unless you live in a very rural area, we expect that you will find at least one of those plans that works for you. Most of them are $10 or less per month.
Then check out our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net. You can find all the free government cell phone plans in your state at this link:
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Check out each of the plans very carefully to find the one that fits your needs best (most minutes, most texts, most data, best smartphone, etc).
And then, once you have cheap internet and a free cell phone, your cable TV bill should be far more affordable. Good luck.
Cindy D. says
i am a single, disabled senior, on 402.00 month, that doesn’t qualify for any programs, since only one program provides internet service/phone, in my area. Comcast! It is too expensive for me to handle monthly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You do not qualify for some of the plans because they are aimed at families with school age children. However, there are other plans that do not require kids, and they are available to people with higher incomes. Specifically, you should check out PCs for People, 4GCommunity and AT&T at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
With your income level, you can also get a free government cell phone from any of the service providers in your state. You can find your state’s providers at this link at our other website, FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net:
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
The low-income internet plans and the free government cell phone programs are unrelated, so you should be able to get both.
Patricia says
My husband is on disability. We are on a very slim 18 hrs a week work. No money for cable. It would be nice if we could get something. No tv reception where we live. Internet cost for netflix breaks the bank.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are no low-income cable TV plans, Patricia, but there are a number of low-income internet plans you should check out. Here’s where you can find a complete list complete with eligibility rules and where each plan is available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Herbert Carmon says
Need internet service, but on a fixed income.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans at this link, Herbert.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Find out which ones you qualify for and which of them are available where you live.
Mary Jane Gibbs says
I’m 63 and on SS ($607) mo. also have Medicaid in Michigan. is there low income internet I qualify for? I have a small laptop which was a gift and I’d love to use it. Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to check out all the various low-income internet plans, Mary Jane, but pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. Here’s where you can find all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Michele Smith says
I am 63 and on social security disability. Do I qualify for discount internet service. I live in Pennsylvania. thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You don’t qualify just because you’re a senior, but there are a number of plans for which you may qualify no matter what your age, Michele. Here’s where you can check out all the low-income plans to find out which ones are available in your area and which ones you’re eligible for.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Debbie Ellis says
Interested in finding internet service for low income people. I’m 59 yrs old (60) next month. Getting SSI and receiving food stamps. Have no children living at home. Can you help me out.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Absolutely. Check out the plans from AT&T, PCs for People and 4GCommunity at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Anna Jones says
It need a free or very low payment for internet for my home. I have housing and disability
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no plan that offers free internet, Anna. But you can check out all the low-cost, low-income plans here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
tim says
we have all these programs for lazy bums who have not worked a day in their lives-free phones -internet etc but some one 75 years old living on SS has to sell their house to continue on living is now disqualified because they have too much money –are you serious???
get rid of your savings and we will get help–really..buy a gun and get it over with..
We need to get rid of lawyers first…
Kerry says
AT&T has a $10/month internet for those who qualify.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Yes, we cover AT&T and all the other Low-Income Internet plans at this link, Kerry:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Retired vet says
If my income was at below 150 % of the federal poverty guidelines, do you really think I could afford your internet deal ?……..idiots.
Angela lott says
This would be so great for us seniors to not to worry about constant increase’s, I live in Ga.Please, send me more info
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We can’t send you more information because we’re an independent informational website, not a low-income internet service provider, Angela. But all the information you need can be found right here at CheapInternet.com. Here’s where you can find info on all those low-income plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Marlene says
Yes, it would be nice for Seniors to qualify for cable/Internet bundle with low income and one on disability. We all have a hard time with living as it is…is this wht there waiting for, is to see us as goners and and not livers?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There may be a couple options for you, Marlene. Check out PCs for People and 4GCommunity at the following link. If they’re available in your area, they are great options:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Ian Maitland says
I am looking for the Basic Microsoft program that does simple mathematical problems. It came with the computer but its not there now.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Speak to the organization from which you got the computer, Ian. It should be relatively easy to re-install.
EUGENE HUSKEY says
I HAVE A COMPAQ PRESARIO LAPTOP COMPUTER AND A 2WIRE ROUTER. I WANT TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ASAP. I WANT A REAL LOW COST INTERNET SERVICE FAST.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans at this link, Eugene:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity, because they do not require you to have kids to be eligible.
Lucinda Blankenship says
I am a Senior, low income, disabled, EBT, and I am looking for an internet I might be able to afford.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can find information on ALL the low-income internet plans, Lucinda. Check them all out to find the ones for which you qualify that are available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Bruce says
I have tried to find inexpensive internet but none seems to be available in the Phx. area. I tried Century Link but after three years of rotten and non existing service and a price that went from $19.95 to $59.95 with NO RELIEF seen nor could they repair the problem of 25-30 interruptions [service would shut down] per 24 hours. Then I tried Cox BUT after 8 late payment fees in the first 6 months of service and this is after I choose automatic billing. So there IS NO HONEST RELIABLE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE PHX AREA BY ANYONE AT ANY PRICE.;
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Depending on where you live, you may have some options. Check out the other low-income plans at the following link. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. The former has higher income limits and the latter has no income limits. We just hope you live in a place where they are available:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Joanne says
I have a disability I can’t leave my house can’t afforded cable so no TV at all I’m looking to see if I can get WiFi I live alone can anyone help me please
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check the page at this link for a listing of all the low-income internet plans available, Joanne. Sounds like you qualify for a number of them, so you just need to find the ones offered in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
Tawny says
I am disabled and I live with my mom with is a senior citizen. We are looking for some internet wifi service
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The only senior internet plan requires you to live in HUD-assisted housing, Tawny. But if you live in the right part of the country, you may be able to find a plan that’s perfect for you. Check out all the low-income internet plans available at the link below to find the ones you’re eligible for that are also available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity.
Golia says
I am 83 year old and I don’t have income I got my money from Social Security I’m looking for the internet if anyone just for my International TV please I need help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Television is not included in any of the low-income internet plans, Golia. Of course, some television programs can be found on the internet, but as we said, cable TV is not part of the program.
toni says
i have a friend 66 years old that really enjoys using my computer to research products do a little online shopping etc! it makes him smile with delight that he can shop “AT HOME” i really wish he could he needs reasonably cost internet service! im sure theres a lot of senior citizens out there whos life is made happier and can benefit from computers but they just cannot afford the high cost of service! i hope comcast comes up with a solution for seniors real soon! also we live in georgia thanks!
Carol Conlogue says
Everyone knows that people in their 70’s are mostly retired and live on less income. I have not had a television in over 10 years, only a landline that I must keep due to health issues and Internet.
I don’t qualify because I do not live in Boston for the new senior pilot program. I am just above the poverty line so I do not use state assistance programs. What I don’t have or need is a TV for which I feel I’m paying for this service for nothing. Why don’t you at least offer a 2 part service instead of 3?
I believe I am paying the same rate as those who have Internet, TV and phone. So I am going to see what other options are open for me, like a different company. You are welcome for sending me a thank you note for being a good customer, offering more TV services. I decline that of course!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
First of all, Carol, none of these programs include television service. They are internet only or some of the plans include television and telephone.
It looks as if you’re unaware that the program has now been officially approved in 28 communities across the country. Two conditions: You must live in an area served by Comcast and you must live in HUD-assisted housing.
If you don’t qualify under those two conditions, there are two other possibilities, Carol. We’ve had excellent reports on both and they are both available in Boston. One is PCs for People, which you can check out on this page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
The other is called 4GCommunity and you can find out about it at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-cost-internet-service
And more choices are coming soon, Carol. Twenty-two companies have applied to become Lifeline Broadband Providers and will soon be offering internet or internet and cell phone service in large parts of the country.
Ingrid V. Nygren says
Comcast offers 19.99 for internet 49.99 in reality – slowest access which I cannot afford. Are you allowed to have hearing and vision impairment and still Internet at an affordable price or is that only for the healthy wealthy. Makes no sense.
Wonder if that is a matter for congress??!! Spent ,5 hours with Comcast this morning trying to get a total price of 19.99 but did not manage.
Is the anywhere I can turn or just stay quiet and cool it like a disabled should. Such a sad fact.
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Happy New Year
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
The sadder fact, Ingrid, is that as a current Comcast customer, you do not qualify for Internet Essentials. However, there are a couple other plans that are much easier to qualify for. You can find PCs for People at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
And you can check out 4GCommunity at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-cost-internet-service
Good luck. We hope you qualify for one of that plans and live in an area where it is available.
Annette says
Of your children are on medicaid can you get 149.00 dollar computer
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s an article that explains everything about the $150 computer plan, Annette:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-pc-and-training-for-149
Sandra Johnson says
Is there internet help with 61 year olds getting dissability in Baltimore, Md
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You cannot qualify for any of the low-income internet plans based on disability or age, Sandra.
Jessie M Williams says
Wish someone would get a elderly, disabled and seniors a internet program started,i it’s hard enough for us to learn how to use all this new technology and to expensive to have in our homes at least we would have the time to learn and catch up on how to pay our bills, check our accounts, also to be able to shop from home when we don’t have the ability to leave our home
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We hear you! But here are a couple articles on internet for low-income seniors:
Finally: HUD approves internet access program for low-income seniors
https://www.cheapinternet.com/hud-approves-internet-essentials-program-for-low-income-seniors
Great news for America’s senior citizens: Internet Essentials conducting pilot program for seniors
https://www.cheapinternet.com/internet-essentials-conducting-pilot-program-for-seniors
ESTHER LERNER says
please we need it
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You need to enroll with a service provider, Esther. We’re an independent website with no authority to enroll you.
Ronald says
I am 63 years of age I am retired I live in a senior citizens apartment in Kirkwood Missouri and I would like to see if I will qualify for low income internet service
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no official seniors internet plan yet, Ronald. But you should check out all of the low-income plans available to see if you qualify for one that’s available in your area. Here’s where you can find summaries of all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
doris hazelwood says
I want to sign up for senior internet service. my phone number is 667-212-****
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Low-income internet plans are very limited, even if you live in the HUD-assisted housing described in this article:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/hud-approves-internet-essentials-program-for-low-income-seniors
Have you checked out the other low-income internet plans available? Maybe you qualify for one that’s available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Barbara says
My Internet just went to $40 a month and I live on SS alone. I lost everything in the economic crash. The Internet is a real problem for me too. Those annoying Microsoft scammers have hit me 5 times I the last 2 plus years. The first time it cost me $300 to clean up my computer. After that I just dealt directly with them to unlock my computer. Oct 21, 2016, I was sick and annoyed and angry and he was not pleasant and he locked me out of my computer and said he would let me in for a one tie fee, I told him no way. I bought a new computer, and got hit again 3 weeks later. The attack the browser. I’ve reported them
Joan Higgins says
I am 69 yrs old, living on $1032. per month. I am trying to apply for discounted internet service, but having trouble finding someone that can help me. I live in Garland, Tx. Can you help me or point me in the right direction to apply for this. Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no senior program available yet, Joan, unless you live in an area served by Comcast and also live in HUD-assisted housing.
Take a look at all the low-income internet plans listed on the following page, but pay particular attention to PCs for People, especially if you do not qualify for any of the other plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Brinn Wells-Walker says
Forgot to add…I live in Dallas, Texas.
Brinn Wells-Walker says
I am 68 yrs.old. My income is $8500 a year. I receive Food Stamps, Section 8 housing. I have Medicaid. I need internet. It is my only source of communication. I do get a free phone, 250 minutes a month. It is getting harder and harder to keep up. Can someone recommend an internet service I can afford. I have Time Warner and pay $34.00 a month. I desperately need to lower the cost or be without internet.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We recommend that you check out all the low-income internet services available, Brian. You won’t qualify for many of them, but we think you’ll find one or two for which you do qualify that are available in your area. Pay particular attention to PCs for People. It’s a great plan IF you live in an area served by the Sprint national cell network. Here’s where you can find all the programs:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Beginning December 1, there should be a lot more plans available. We say “should be” because the FCC is introducing Lifeline Broadband on that date, but so far we have not seen any companies jump in to offer the program. Keep your fingers crossed.
Michael sears says
Inquiry
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Answer.
Rick C says
Internet Essentials is a nice start for seniors, but it’s not enough. We need more options for people in the gap-working part time, too young for social security, facing a $20 increase for internet, $200 rent increase and tripled auto insurance moving to the DC area..
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We hear you, Rick. The good news is that many of the companies are slowly expanding their programs, but the bad news is the word “slowly.”
Betty Martin says
I have a desk top computer and i have celebrial palsy and can not use a cell phone or a labtop computer Its got to be like a typewriter or desk computer I have a very low income from social secerity but need help to be able to keep my internet I can’t aford what i am paying.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
At this point there’s no plan designed for people in your situation, Betty. But the new Lifeline Broadband plan is coming on December 1 and we’re hoping someone will be able to help you then. We’ll keep our fingers crossed and you should keep checking back here at CheapInternet.com for more info.
Thomas Rapenske says
Are there any participating satellite internet service providers that a Lifeline client can contact to get hooked up? That seems to be the only way I can get internet out here in the boondocks of KY.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, Thomas, there is no satellite service currently offering low-income internet plans. However, AT&T now owns DireTV, so keep your fingers crossed that they begin offering a plan. We’re not very confident, though, because the cost of the satellite dish and installation may make it cost prohibitive for any satellite service provider.
giana says
What age is considered senior for this program? Is it only for 65 or over, or can a person qualify if 60 or above?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Good news, Giana. The program is open to eligible seniors 62 or older.
Barbara Hall says
Barbara need seniors cheap house internet how do I apply
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s an article that describes Comcast Internet Essentials’ program for senior citizens. The catch, Barbara, is that you must live in HUD-assisted housing in an area where Comcast does business.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/hud-approves-internet-essentials-program-for-low-income-seniors
JB Hedaya says
when will low cost internet for seniors be available in the New York City area?
It is long awaited.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, JB, Comcast does not do business in New York so there’s no way it will ever offer this program there. Here’s an article about Comcast’s new seniors program:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/hud-approves-internet-essentials-program-for-low-income-seniors
Find out who your local cable provider is, JB. Then contact that company’s President and CEO. Send them letters begging, pleading, requesting that their company begin a program like Comcast’s Internet Essentials for seniors. Your local people cannot do anything about this issue. It’s a decision that needs to be made on the national level.
Karen Cook says
I am a low income senior. My CenturyLink Internet just tripled & I can not afford to pay it . I am on SNAP. I can not afford TV but would love to have it – especially for the elections. Any suggestions?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of the low-income Internet programs include TV, but a lot of TV can be found on the Internet these days. So check out all the low-income programs to find one available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Martha Peach says
I am on snap. I have safe link government phone. Do I qualify for cheaper internet? My phone and internet are bundled.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s good news for you, Martha. We have another website, CheapInternet.com, that specializes in low-income Internet plans. Here’s a link to take you to that page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Make sure you check out all the plans carefully because each one differs in terms of ways to qualify and parts of the country in which they are available. We hope you find a program that can help you out.
Kathleen Clark says
I am a senior on very low income, living in senior housing, on Medicaid and SNAP food stamps who desperately wants to have wi-Fi service in my home. Please tell me how to access this.
(At senior housing we already have Comcast for a Basic TV plan.). I would be interested in combining a plan to. Include basic telephone and cell phone as well.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Those bundled plans are coming in December, Kathleen. Until then, we suggest that you take a look at all the low-income Internet options that are currently available. Check them all out to see if you qualify AND if they’re available in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Saul Silva says
I am a retired 73 year old customer. It is difficult for me to afford $65 per month for internet. could please consider placing me on a plan that a senior on a fixed income can afford? I have been a customer with Directv for a while and would like to continue but the price is getting prohibitive. please help.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
DirecTV does not offer a low-income Internet plan. So you should take a look at all the plans that are available. Check them all out to find one that works best for you:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
FREDDIE DE JOINT says
The Hell with all these free services, the big internet companies will find a way to screw us little people with limite money ,SCREW THEM ALL
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Freddie’s cup is half empty.
Loreto Robertina says
My name is Loreto Robertino wanted internet to keep in touch with family is low income. I am 78 years old.Thanks
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
They’re all listed On the page linked to below, Loreto. Check them all out to determine which ones you qualify for and which ones are available in your area. Then enroll with that company.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Sharon says
My mom is 80 and wanted just Internet to keep in touch with family members but cannot afford it as she is low oncome. It would be great if they had something free or really cheap for these older people.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
If her income is low enough, she may qualify for a couple of the programs shown in the article at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay particular attention to PCs for People (if she lives in an area served by Sprint’s national network).
Annie Francis says
Am almost 72 years and in need of inexpensive internet services. Please recommend. Thanks
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are no programs aimed specifically at seniors — just a pilot program that’s currently being conducted in a few markets around the country.
But check out all the low-income programs shown at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Pay attention to the PCs for People program if you live in an area served by Sprint’s national network.
Me says
Comcast and centurylink dont give a s—-. i am 54 years old and they are ripping seniors off big time.They are charging me 20.00 a month for tv and over 70.00 a month for internet and i am on welfare. food stamps,section 8, medicaid etc and unemployed and they dont give a s—-. I have complained to them and they still dont care. they gave me some bs that i had the lowest rate with a discount which is 90.00 a month! for what? i dont have anything special and when i looked at their other prices they are offering new customers 29.99 a month and they are raping me?? i have been with them for over 11 years and this is bs. they wont even let me get on their internet essentials program because i am already a customer?? that is discrimination and they need to be shut down. No they would rather rip me off and then keep shutting off my service than help me. and if i cant get work on the net to pay my utilities ill get kicked off of public housing and then ill be on the street.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Comcast now has a program in which any public housing resident who lives in its service area can get Internet Essentials for just $9.95 per month. However, you’re not eligible if you’re already a Comcast customer. We think that’s a huge flaw in the program and many of our readers seem to agree.
Check out another program called PCs for People. If it’s available in your area, it might be a great alternative for you. You can find the program in this article:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
ME says
THEY JUST JACKED ME UP TO OVER 100 A MONTH NOW. THIS BS HAS TO STOP. IM SICK AND TIRED OF BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s a link to our low-income internet page, Me. Pay particular attention to PCs for People and 4GCommunity. They cost more upfront, but deliver great service with fewer eligibility requirements.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
John Richards says
My name is john Richards. I have not been able to get into juno for several days. my address is ********@juno.com. I talked to a young lady yesterday in your sales department. I am 78 years old and have a hard time understanding someone that does not speak very good English. I have always paid my bill by having Juno take it out of my credit card at Community Bank. Your associate told me I was deliquent since Oct 2015. If I was WHY DID JUNO NOT SEND ME AN EMAIL I assumed so much. Now I cannot even access my address list. Please call me @ 740 749-****.
John Richards
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
John, John, John. You didn’t speak to “our” sales department because we are not Juno. We’re not Internet Essentials. We’re not any of the companies that provide low-cost internet options. We’re a website. A damn fine website, if we do say so ourselves, but a website nonetheless. If you want to correct your problems with Juno, contact Juno.
Good luck, John. We hope you get your problem solved quickly.
Bella Blier says
Yes, living off social security is no picnic. It is a very limited income that does not really go with the prince index of daily living. As you get older things get more involved such as; more doctor appointment, medication, and not being able to fix things on your own as when you were younger. Therefore, we pay more for everything. Social life is decreased again due to cost and strict budget. When you can afford the internet, at least you can watch free movies, look up different things of interest etc. It is true that once you get old you are a forgotten generation. At one time I was a very productive person, but time slows us down.
Please find low cost internet for the elderly.
Thank you for your time.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You have our immense respect and admiration, Bella. We’ll all be where you are eventually and we should all keep that in mind now.
There is no nationwide seniors Internet plan currently available, but there may be in the near future. Comcast is currently conducting a seniors pilot program in several markets around the country. We’re hoping that they roll it out in all their markets in the near future.
In the meantime, there are two other possibilities for you. First, if you live in a Comcast market and live in HUD-assisted housing, you now qualify for Internet Essentials. If you don’t qualify on that basis, take a look at PCs for People, which has different qualification requirements than the other programs. Here’s where you can find all the programs — PCs for People in particular:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Paul hareay says
need Internet. I’m a senior recipient. how do I get it? please help
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There is no widely available plan for seniors, Paul. The only current seniors program is a pilot program. The results are not in yet, so it has not be rolled out nationally. CheapInternet.com will deliver more news as it becomes available, so keep checking back here as often as you can.
Marilyn Talmage says
I will soon move to NJ. Here, in Nashville, I get Internet service for $5/month because I am on the SNAP program. My income is under $1000 a month, I am a senior in affordable senior living. Do you have the same program in NJ? Here I use AT&T
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It looks like AT&T’s $5 internet program is not available in New Jersey:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/att-access
Try some of the other plans that might be in your state. Start on this page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/att-access
We’re curious what exact plan you are under in Nashville. AT&T’s $5 plan is just rolling out, and we don’t know of another plan that is just $5. Please let us know.
Louise Chagolla says
I seen some advertisement on T.V. about Low Internet fee’s every month, but have never seen it again.
Can you help me to apply for lower monthly fee’s for my Internet to read the news on it.
I live in Ontario, cal
91761
My income is only 1600.00 a month also.
thank You
Louise
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re sorry, but we can’t help anyone apply. But this website is devoted to helping you find service. Please peruse the site.
Jeanne Taylor says
we are both on a limited income. We make about1800 a month and with all the utilities and rent we have very little left for groceries not to mention TV and internet. Please help me find a free internet and TV if possible.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
There are no free plans, Jeanne. There are dozens of companies that offer free government cell phones, but all the low-income Internet plans cost $5-10 per month. You can find a complete list of the low-income service providers at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Check them all out because each one is a little different — available in different part is the country, different qualification requirements, etc.
Jodine johnson says
Do you have the essential for seniors in lodi ca 95240? Ssi and low income and am 62 years old.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are unable to tell you where Internet Essentials (nor any other program) is available on a zip code-by-zip code basis. But here’s where you can find info on all the various low-income Internet plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Lynn Smith says
There is no broadband cable in my town(Pop 250), and not much chance there ever will be because it is not profitable(capitalism) to serve us. How can I get high speed internet HERE in the tall trees? I can’t even get TV reception any more. I’m 71 and this isolation is painful. Yes, I have a dial-up, but it is getting worse all the time…..slower…..can’t even update my software without taking my computer for a long trip. I need a monkey man to climb those tall fir trees(not on my property) to install a dish for TV AND internet. Can someone help?!
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You won’t get us to join your condemnation of capitalism, Lynn. Capitalism has been the single most powerful force for betterment of mankind. It dragged billions of people out of poverty around the world.
We’re sorry you feel isolated, but you chose to live where you live. We all make decisions in life, and we all have the power to change those decisions if they don’t turn out the way we wanted them to.
Kathleen says
I am 59, live in Holly Hill, Florida, have low income, get some food assistance and phone service. No TV, so I can only watch online. What would be the best provider for me?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
That’s tough to say, Kathleen. We just don’t know enough about what you need or want. However, we are always happy to recommend PCs for People. However, it is only available in areas served by the Sprint cell network. Here’s a link to a page that lists all the low-income Internet programs. Check them all out and determine which one works best for you.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Phyllis Wilson says
As a nearly seventy-year-old worker, I still cannot make it on my dwindling pension. It is tough to pay the mortgage and all the other necessities of life, so something has to go. Couldn’t communication companies choose to offer cheaper, basic internet, phone, and TV instead of losing us altogether? Once I cut all these cords, I will be far less motivated to return.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We hear you, Phyllis. In fact, we hear this same complaint day-in and day-out. There is an option you might try if your income is limited. It’s called PCs for People. Here’s our page that describes the program. However, it will only be available to you if you live in an area served by the Sprint network:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/pcs-for-people
ROBERTA BARTON says
I live in a place where one company, WAVE, has a monopoly and the wiring is such that other companys cannot use it. It’s low income apartments. This is costing us a lot of money, around $30 a month, in my case as I want to disconnect the TV and have only Internet. Conexa checked it out and found that they couldn’t use the wiring. How fair is this and what can we do about it?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Odd story, Roberta. How about if you get a wireless smartphone and do all your internet work that way? Seems like that would work. Do any of our other readers have any other ideas?
James Coleman says
Why is RICHMOND, VA LEFT OUT OUT OF ALL OF THOSE PROGRAMS? I have noticed that COMCAST ‘ALWAYS” ignores Richmond despite all the cable customers it has here. Is there a way to contact a government agency to get an answer to this question? It looks like contrast is trying to hold the people here hostage to their high prices BECAUSE they have no real competition and that is a TRUE FACT.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know if it’s a “true fact,” but we approved your comment nonetheless. Comcast Internet Essentials probably has the best record in the cheap Internet business. They’ve signed up millions of Americans and there’s no end in sight.
Gordon Bold says
Are there any programs for a person living on disability ? My rate just jumped from $60.00 a month to $97.00 a month. I live in New Braunfels , Texas and it seams everything is locked up by TWC in my area and I cannot find another provider that is willing to hook up internet in the apartment building I live in.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of the programs allow you to qualify based on disability, but it sounds as if you may qualify based on income.
Your first move – click on the “Low-Income Internet” link at the top of this page. Then click through all the different companies and programs to find one that works for you. Good luck. Hope you find one that works.
Rose Sanabria says
I am a senior struggling to survive. My income is not below the poverty line, but I have a lot of doctors and medical bills. I live alone and I often get some food from the churches. My Century Link bill went from $35.00 to 63.21. I called them and was told that there is nothing they can do. I don’t have cable, or a home phone because I cannot afford them. Now I may have to give up on internet as well. I do need the wi fi for my phone, so I am stuck paying 63.00 just to have internet. That doesn’t seem fair. I am not able to go to places to get free wi fi because that makes my gasoline expense go up. Please help us seniors get low cost internet. Thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry to hear about your situation, Rose. But there may be some options for you. If you live in an area serviced by AT&T or Sprint, take a look at these programs:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/att-access-offers-5-dollar-high-speed-internet-to-low-income-families
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/pcs-for-people
deborah Mollineaux says
I’m trying to complete the application for AT&T low internet prices and I get so far and it wont let me go any further. Please help
Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Are you a senior, Deborah? Or are you applying for the new $5 plan?
Nancy Pewton says
This would be such a help to me. I have an IPad that was given to me by my Great granddaughter and her husband. It is a blessing . I have 5 children, 25 grandchildren p, 27 great grand children and 1 great great grand child, none of them live near me and I am on th Internet daily to look at what they are doing and see them. I live in a small apt for seniors. I get assistance with my rent and food assistance. I am paying $57.57 a month for the Internet. I am 81 yrs old. I could use a little extra money fo food. Can I apply?
Thank you.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We have good news and bad news, Nancy. The bad news is that there are no nationwide plans for seniors, but Comcast is currently conducting a pilot program in various cities around the country to test the concept. Here’s an article about it:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/internet-essentials-conducting-pilot-program-for-seniors
You didn’t mention what your income is, but there is one nationwide plan for which you may qualify. You can read about it here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/pcs-for-people-best-internet-plan-for-low-income-americans
phil preston says
how can i apply
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You can’t apply yet, Phil, unless you live in one of the cities in which the pilot program is being conducted.
Ilona says
Hello,
I’m looking for low cost or affordable internet service provider for my parents who are senior citizens.
Is there any internet provider at Palatine, IL 60074?
Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It depends on your parents’ income, Ilona. Are they low-income? Since Internet Essentials’ Seniors Pilot Program is being tested in very few markets, and won’t be rolled out to the rest of the country for quite a while, you might want to look into this program:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/pcs-for-people-best-internet-plan-for-low-income-americans
Geneva Emler says
I would qualify for the low-income internet because my SS & SSI TOGETHER are only $753.oo a month. I need to find out i what service could I get wher I would have FAST internet service that has everything.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Click on the links at the top of this page to find a cheap or free internet plan for which you qualify. Good luck, Geneva.
Mike says
Do you provide discount internet service for senior in South San Francisco area (zip 94080) ? Any price quote and phone number to contact ?
Pls. respond.
Thank you..
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You have two options. First, contact Internet Essentials to find out if you are eligible for the Seniors Pilot Program currently being conducted in your region. Second, if you are not eligible for that program, contact PCs for People to find out if you are eligible for its outstanding program. Here’s an article that describes that program:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/pcs-for-people-best-internet-plan-for-low-income-americans
sharon shapiro says
I WANT TO REQUEST MORE INFO. ON THIS SERVICE. I KNOW I QUALIFY AS I LIVE ON SOCIAL SECURITY THAT ONLY PAYS ME $980.00 Per Month. Thank you
Steve says
Hello Cheap Internet,
I’ve come across a little more information about this PCs for People.
First they have been in business since 1998 some 17 or now 18 years and just recently opened the door up to include all low-income people meeting the requirements of their program.
Important: To participate in this program and receive Mobile Beacon’s pricing for 4G LTE service, PCs for People must verify you meet the stated eligibility requirements. As a new client, you will need to upload proof to complete this sale. When renewing, if you buy a plan that stretches past 1 year since you have provided PCs for People proof of eligibility, you will need to again provide required documentation (prior to renewing) to establish you are still eligible to receive Mobile Beacon’s service through this program.
A little background about this deal – here is how everything is setup… Mobile Beacon owns the rights to a certain frequency that Sprint wants to use. In order for Sprint to use the use the frequency that Mobile Beacon owns, Sprint has to provide a low-cost internet service to eligible low-income people. Sprint has agreed, and then Mobile Beacon works with PCs for People to work directly with the recipients and provide them troubleshooting support. For support, you contact PCs for People first. If there is something that they cannot handle or do, they contact Sprint directly to figure out the issue.
Source: PCs for People website and Company spokesman (Chris).
Have a good day, Steve
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re in communication with the Executive Director of PCs for People and will be posting an article soon.
Janis Keuffer says
I’m now paying 50.00 alone just for internet service, not counting one TV. It’s a matter of time before I have to “cut the cable.” I’m very close to stopping COX all together.J
Steve says
Hello Cheap Internet,
You said-
“CheapInternet.com Administrator says
March 17, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Thanks for posting that. They only are in parts of Minnesota and Colorado though.”
This is very true but, they have an online webpage that does offer sign-up’s and purchase’s of the Internet program and computer / related devices, to the whole US population if one meets the “Eligibility” requirements as set forth, and is covered by the Sprint Network, as I read and understand the site.
Though their footprint is in the states you’ve named, as I understand it from reading the site, one only needs to meet the “Eligibility” required for enrollment into their program and have access to the Sprint Network, as such they seem to have now opened it up to more people as this statement says.
“Our mission is to create new opportunities by providing affordable personal computers, computer repairs, and internet service to people with limited technological experience due to social, physical, or economic circumstances. Any family or individual receiving government benefits or living below 200% of the federal poverty line is eligible for our services.”
And this-
“Open to the public,
PCs for People Online is open to residents of the US. However, certain Microsoft and Sprint products are only available to individuals and nonprofits meeting our eligibility requirements. Eligibility is validated at checkout if needed.”
If you are eligible, you can purchase computers online, or come to one of our offices where computers are available for a donation ranging from $0 to $150.
If you or anyone else have any questions I would contact them by the information they give. Maybe trying to place an order first.
Then – Contact us at 651-354-2552 or sales@pcsforpeople.com
I myself live in the Midwest and have made a purchase of the Internet service and the device needed to make it work.
The only things I would bring up to interested eligible reader here is that, you need to check if you are:
1. covered in a Sprint area of coverage
2. have your proof ready to submit.
a. online purchase – you upload this via the submission of your order and account creation, Please upload a picture of your document, JPG, GIF, PNG etc. (which is the proof and your ID)
b. phone orders – this proof can be emailed to us.
3. if your only interested in the Internet service and a device (Hotspot) needed for the Internet service to work then, ignore the
“Need Desktop or Laptop?” page scrolling down to the right bottom of it and click the – [To Checkout >] box.
(Next Page) – Fill out your personal information, and supply an email address and choose your password to establish an account there. You will need to supply your billing information (Credit Card / Debit Card as well. (I used a Debit Card).
NOTE: the Sprint Hotspot (device) you’ll receive can be different than shown at checkout, and in that shown of the plan’s term length choice’s given. It’s due to availability – if your concerned as to a certain device is received – then contact sales prior to your purchase, for any info. about a certain device availability.
THIS IS SOMEWHAT EXPENSIVE AS YOU NEED TO PAY FOR 3, 6, OR 12 MONTHS INTERNET SERVICE AND THE DEVICE – (12 MONTHS service brings the monthly Internet Service cost down to $10 a month and the lesser term lengths bring the costs up by a few dollars to each month). The least Initial investment to you will be $114.95 for a Sprint Modem + 3 Months Internet. This is Unlimited 4G LTE internet and *Sprint “Quality of Service” Practices (QoS): are in effect.
https://pcsrefurbished.com/sales/internetPackages.aspx
Thank you
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Steve,
Thank you. You may very well be on to something. We didn’t have the time yesterday to research it. but if you can in fact get unlimited, unthrottled LTE anywhere on a Sprint network for that price, it’s a heck of a deal. I guess the only question is how stable is this PCforPeople company. We’ll do some research on it.
Thanks a lot.
Steve says
Hello Everybody I ran across this information…
Low Cost Internet – Internet Service has Arrived !
PCs for People is now able to begin offering internet service to select customers. Within the coming weeks, we will open our enrollment to any individual, family, or nonprofit that is eligible to receive our new high-speed wireless LTE service from Sprint. As soon as new information about enrollment is available, it will be posted on this webpage and existing PCs for People internet customers will be notified via phone and email.
(You need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Network)
Company Name: PCs for People
Website: http://www.pcsforpeople.com/recipients/low-cost-internet
Eligibility: recipient must be below the 200% poverty level or be currently enrolled in a government assistance program. http://www.pcsforpeople.com/recipients/eligibility
Hope this is good news and helps a lot of you / God Bless
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Thanks for posting that. They only are in parts of Minnesota and Colorado though.
Doris Hinze says
Thank you for your information. In today’s time there is a lot of people willing to help senior citizens . It’s all about the dollar or if you qualify for this or if you qualify for that. We seniors have put in our time of work, in our communities,military,and so on .I love my country and proud to be an American, but so very tired of …,you don’t qualify or you don’t make enough, or your to old ,etc.,etc.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely
Dori
Tu Van Nguyen says
I want to have internest
diane says
what a sick society we have. i am low income senior with my social security to survive. well life is soooo much harder than i wouldve imagined at 70.. failing health,mobility etc. I am a techno idiot, but can peck away at !these keys and google. I hate to not be able to afford both tv and internet., as that is my social life! I feel blessed that i have a roof over my head and am upright! I did not ever expect to age and NOT have medicare cover dental, glasses, or hearing aids, plus a lot of medicines! I am not only writing this for myself, but for so many much worse off than myself .I wonder when corporate america will start paying it forward as some day it will all come back to bite you in the ass, as you will get there soon enough and sadly it will be our children and grandchildren who will have to make the choices for you. THINK ABOUT IT! WE the people have helped you expand and make your fortunes. Would it really hurt you to help those with limited means and give back? Read about those who have and see how it benefited them in the long run! You obviously do not understand the laws of the universe! Greed is one of the deadliest sins!
Larry Lewis says
I am 64, on SSI Disablity, Handicapped, foodstamps and I’m looking for cheap internet. I am low income, living by myself. I would like some internet service. I live in Houston, Texas 77023. I also live in a SRO with existing cable( Direct TV) but no internet. Lease help if tou can.
Marinell Barber says
Thank you for the information. I will continue to check.
laurie says
it seems we all have been hood winked … no one replies to help us on low income it makes me think that these great companies have taken government funds and not helped all of us. i live in pdx and the lowest is 40 but that’s on the great deal for only a short time…
mikemcmullen52@gmail.com says
doing without interent part off the time prices gone from 20.00 52.00. calll they will be lowered and in 6 months they gone up 30.00 d0llars.
Richard Johnson says
have tv and internet service with Comcast and I pay at least $100.00 dollars a month of which I can not afford . Can you help me?
Shiela says
I have had internet service with the same company for 34 years, at low cost, within the last 60 days it tripled, I’m on SSI , I have pulmonary problems witch restrict me to my home., Can you help me.
Rosa says
I would very much like to have internet service but due to the fact that I am only on Social Security I have little income to live off only enough to pay my main bill’s.I wish there were a program for senior’s to have cheaper internet service.
Rafael says
We need an internet for low income seniors sericen like me I like to check the news talk to my doctor and do a lot on it please do something for us with a low income and are to old to work .Thank you
Manharbhai patel says
I am a retired senior citizen ,I need Internet service which is cheap,please help me.
Paula says
Mother in law needs Internet service for hearing assisted telephone. She is 83, on Medicare and lives only on social security. Is there anything out there for her for free or very low cost Internet??? She lives in Texas. Thanks.
Brenda ross says
I am on social security, I am raising two of my great grandkids. There are on Medicaid and get free lunches at school, I need the Internet the kids do their homework on it, but I can’t afford most of the programs ,
John says
How much income am I allowed to have & get this internet service?
Senior citizen . korean war vet!
Thanks John
Kim C. says
I can’t have Frontier internet in my area otherwise I would check with them. I do use their e-mail service which they have approved of but I currently have a contract with Century Link and had no idea that they had a program for low income individuals. My contract with Century Link ends in February. I am not wanting to stay with Century Link. Is there someone else that services the area of 97233 with low income internet? I am low income and have filed for disability. Thank you!
Gary D. says
Hi, im a disabled on SS disability, My wife is a stay home caretaker for me. Do I qualify for cheap internet for seniors” package? I live in lenoir NC 28645. Please let me know..
bert says
Im 52 years old and lost my job last month. I have no savings and will lose my current internet and cable in a matter of days. Is there a program that can help me. i need internet if nothing else, to apply for, and keep track of job offers.
Cole Younger says
So if you are going to try Basic Internet . I suggest you get on a good phone and get them to wave the extra fees like the shipping cost and make them mail it regular mail. The tax ; that’s just BS ! and if you can the prorated month because it will probably take you more than a month to figure out how to use the tablet if you have never used one. I’m somewhat of a PC expert but this tablet is just a complicated, hard to use piece of crap. $49. a month is definitely too much to pay for it. It is unlimited but but slow ; it says 3 G but you don’t get that on a PC hotshpot set up like I’ve described. Plus they won’t or can’t give you tech support on PC issues or tablet/ PC connection issues as all they know or will do is support the tablet.
It’s been a very expensive and cost in terms of frustration and stress and time and energy (just to get about nowhere): a very expensive lesson and at a time when I can’t afford expensive lessons any more !
Tom says
I’d suggest you really check these programs out thoroughly for hidden costs before you commit.
And, Yeah after all that and everything else I’ve been through trying to procure inexpensive (not “cheap” ) quality internet service …… I’m ready for some Government Cheese and some free phone/ internet !
Nick says
And as for the Library comment : Sure if you are close enough for it to be economical. If you have to get or pay for transportation or if you pay for gas to get there ; it costs and it’s not always convenient. You really have to have a solid plan when you get there to use your time wisely and their service is often slow as well. Having disabilities adds yet another layer of complexity and hassle. Brain fog and other mental confusions that many senior citizens suffer from also adds to the difficulty . If you have insomnia and other sleep disorders your energy levels are probably low and getting around to go to the library …….well, it could take days of advance prep just to make the trip………. also if you are awake at 2 in the morning wanting to use the computer while something is fresh on your mind……….. you are SOL ! That means the library option is not exactly free …………………
Nick says
Contact your local and federal government officials ; Contact the ISP companies and anyone else you can think of ; Who you really need to contact is you State Attorney General and Consumer Affairs department both state , city and Federal and make a formal complaint . Do you know how difficult it is now to contact your representatives and how little they really give a crap whether you have free internet or not ; that is not income generating and that doesn’t get their attention. Basicly what we need to do is create a “class action lawsuit” and sue them as a Senior Collective. Anybody interested in pursuing that let me know ; I want it !
Raul Baez says
Need low cost internet, I have a grandchild that needs it for school work.
Anita Pickett says
I would like to sign up for your low cost senior citizen internet. Can you please send me some information.
I was a Comcast Customer for over 20 years and hand to turn service off because I could not longer afford it.
Can you please send me the link or information with regard to signing up for this senior citizen low cost cable.
Thank you.
Trish K says
I am one of the thousands of very low-income seniors who struggles to have high-speed, wireless internet. I only collect Social Security benefits amounting to $12,000/year. After being diagnosed with three major health conditions in summer 2015, I need to upgrade my Part B medical coverage, which will cost $50.00 more per month – I don’t have it. I could cancel my Comcast internet service, but would be largely cut off from my two children and their families who live on either coast (I live in Minnesota!). I cry over this because of the resulting rock-and-a-hard-spot situation this puts me in. I receive SNAP, housing assistance, but may be losing medical assistance because I am now $1.00 over the “income” maximum. PRIMAL SCREAM!!! Please help us low-income senior Americans either get or maintain our internet services and be able to purchase an affordable tablet. HELP!!!!
Joan Dow says
I had to get rid of my home phone to enable me to fit internet service into my budget. I
got AT&T for one year for just over 30.00. Now, without telling me, they have doubled
my bill to $62.00. I can’t afford to add it. I care for my dependent autistic son and it
is one of my important links to the world.
Please let me know when you are able to help with this. I see your internet only is
$59,00, so that is no help.
Anne says
Please find a reliable, dependable, high-speed broadband internet provider who has a plan for seniors!!!! It’s absurd that seniors have been left out of this. Why do seniors always come last? I can’t afford Comcast’s ridiculous $60.00 per month charge for internet ONLY. That’s right – no TV, just internet for that price. We need help – NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle says
Where do I sign up?
Petronella says
I live in Livingston. 12 mile out side the city. I have only one internet out here How can I get a lower internet? I’m living on SS and it hard to pay my bills. I can’t a ford satellite. antenna is very bad too? what can i do? thanks
Carol says
I would like to know information on your low price broadband thank ou
Martin Banks says
What is the most one an make to qualify for these programs. What is considered low income for two seniors>
T Murray says
Can I get individual low-income high speed internet in a senior complex in St. Louis, MO, zip 63119?
Brenda Poston says
I very much need low income internet for student and for seniors. Will you pleade inform me how to do this. ATT is in my area so is Comcast, but i need high speed internet now so that my grandsons can do home work and i can take on-line classes.
Steve says
[Help millions of Americans access broadband Internet. Add broadband Internet to the modernization of the Lifeline program.]
If you want to be herd and counted as making an effort in your part of having a say in bring the above message to the FCC, follow the link below and sign the Petition.
Link-
https://www.change.org/p/federal-communications-commission-help-millions-more-americans-access-broadband-internet
3,051 supporters have signed this petition !
Gerald Goodwin says
I am 71 years old, receive less than $9600 a year & want to know about the senior Internet Basic plan.
What I need to do to sign up & where.
Louise says
Keep in mind that EVERY public library provides free Internet service and the use of computers! You are limited to library hours and you will have to drive to your nearest library…but it is totally free! Give it a try and you may decide to cancel your Internet service altogether…
Lucinda blankenship says
Low income high speed wireless internet service
Gary Patterson says
Had lifeline internet thru Comcast, and they disconnected service. Wife needs internet as she is deaf to operate her vp phones. I’m retired on social security, and wife also received it. Why or who contact file complaint
Patricia says
I’m way below the poverty guidelines and AT&T is charging me 74.50 and the price is never the same. Then the channels they gave me was for the Disney family package and they won’t switch them I have no small kids I’m a senior citizen. They want to charge me an extra 15.00 dollars a month to change the channels I can barely make it now on disability I get less than 800.00 a month. But I didn’t have tv and internet I would go crazy so they have advantage over me. If you can help me it would be a god sent. Thank you
mel bretthauer says
i am looking for a cheap internet service i do get snaps
melvin bretthauer says
the inter service is changing and i do not like it. i have net zero for 23.00 a month mel
jolie says
are there any 800 customer service numbers on any of these internet for low income ?
Nola Semrau says
We are paying $85 a month JUST for Internet. Our fixed income is just a couple dollars over the allowed amount to be on any programs that would help us, like food stamps etc.
Maybe if my 67 yr. old hubby would quit his little P. time job which makes him feel good about hisself we would get help but he worked hard all his life, both of us! Always paid our taxes so others could benefit and now look where we are now!
Bonnie says
is this bait and switch? I saw internet service for low-income seniors and then it turned to low-income kids in school. what gives?
Donna Shepherd says
Is there a number I can call? I don’t know how to connect. Please give me. a number. Thank you and may God Bless All
Roseann Duplessis says
Hello!
I am looking for Low-income Internet with 2GB service. I am on disability, and on Snap Link food program. Hope you can help
Thank you
Ms. R. Duplessis
Estie says
We “all” want our senior citizens to keep their mental faculties for as long as possible. Having access to the internet helps them create new memories and keep mentally healthy. I know this because my father is 82 and we had internet for awhile, but costs keep rising to 0the point that we will not be able to afford it. At age 80 he first entered the super information highway” He was fantastic, now he owns and operates an iPad, and is teaching myself and my mama.
PLEASE pay attention to our pleas.
There are 3 of us in the household, with the income of $14,000. We have a reverse mortgage, the only way we can have a decent home.
Thank you.
Zina Verhaal says
My sister is home bound and living on a low fixed income. She would benefit greatly with a low income internet program to help her keep in touch with family and friends and feel a active part of her world. Her quality of life would be enhanced tremendously. Please consider opening up the low income program to our seniors in need.
katie says
After applying for Internet Essentials by fax and waiting for a gut week, I found out that it can’t be read . So I apply by e-mail scanning. Four days later, I get another application in the mail. Now I am chekin my status and it tells me that I haven’t sent application. IS THIS A BIG SCAM???? dOES cOMCAST EMPLOY PEOPLE THAT BLATENLY LIE TO YOU, OR ARE INCOMPETENT??? I have 3 grand boys that are anxious to be, to start working with their own computer, only to be dissappointed over and over. You need to hire some knowledgeable American employees that have command of the English language also. Very difficult to understand. I’m gettin ready to post all the facts on facebook, I’m so irate!!!.
Michael Angell says
A brain injury at birth (hydrocephalus @ birth, 1947) has left me me with motor/perceptual and (life-long) leaning disabilities. No”shunts” were imposed, a they were deemed “unsafe”until 1952. I use an iMac desktop computer, a it seems more “disability friendly” (as indeed it was, up until the introduction of OS X)
At the age of 67, I do not wish to give up my iMac, which still seems to be the simplest yet the most versatile (certainly the most seamless) computing system on today’s market; why, then, are so many “disability-Friendly” marketers so reluctant to produce software/hardware/peripherals?
Please advise me as to which said materials are available (or at least adaptable) for Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 (to include OS 9.2.2) and above.
Catherine Shade says
When ATT acquired Direct TV I was sure they would start an internet service for seniors. Now Comcast has beat them to the punch by beginning a pilot program in a couple of states. Because seniors live on modest income consideration should be given to them immediately.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
For further information on the pilot program, go to our article:
Comcast develops pilot program to bring high-speed internet to low-income seniors
Speaking of AT&T, we’re waiting on more details on their (supposedly) soon-to-be-released new program that significantly broadens the eligibility for high-speed internet at under $10. But sadly, nothing specifically for seniors (but you can otherwise possibly qualify):
AT&T to offer low-cost, high-speed internet starting at $5/month
C.Helms says
Help, PLEASE! My husband and I have only his s.s. every month and no other income. Neither of us are able to work (our ages are in the 60’s and 70’s) due to health and expanded news media and info of the internet is a large part of our social life daily. But being on a very small fixed income internet is becoming something we can not afford. We have landline phone with no long distance carrier, OTA television with no extras and have not been more than 30 miles from our house in several years. Please help the seniors.
rachel says
Desperately need some free/cheaper internet for low income elderly. Cannot afford to pay $75/month for internet, but the internet has become a lifeline to so many seniors. WE REALLY, REALLY NEED IT NOW!!!
merle blakely says
Need internet service for home to make extra money. My social security check is not much.
Vicky Schultz says
My Mom lives off her Social Security and can’t afford another monthly payment for Internet Service, especially since it is pricey. If she could get something a little cheaper per month, she would be able to have keep up with what is going on in the world today.
Please let me know if you get a program that would work for her.
Thank you, Vicky
donna morris says
I live in a senior facility-he owns the direct tv cable and there is no internet access except verizon-for $60.00 per mo.-so we cannot get cheaper internet-we tried with Time-Warner and alkl the cables have been cut-I understand the importance of being online-and for seniors-cannot the FCC step in-as this is a monopoly-thanks-Donna Morris
Kandy rose says
I am a low income senior looking for affordable Internet . I am also hard of hearing and use a video phone to communicate with other deaf and hard of hearing. I must have Internet in order to use the video phone. In the pass I had lifeline phone program. I do receive food stamps. My income is very low. I do hope you can help me. I have no children living at home.
Linda D Lloyd says
I have spent 2 days on someone else’s internet looking for affordable internet for myself, a 65 year old, disabled woman. I do get the government assistance needed to qualify for the $9.95 programs except I don’t have children which means…NO internet help for me. My only prayer is that the Lifeline program will come through quickly. I feel like I’m falling behind the world. I don’t want to. I NEED to keep up if I’m going to keep living on this planet. Somebody…we need help in Columbus OH.
Ivy Gross says
we the seniors who cant afford much are disrespected and disregarded and ignored in these united states and its about time somebody did more to help we the under priviledged I personally get 211=00 below the poverty level and I cannot afford the bills I have now and its about time we had to stop suffering in this supposedly free country , and e the seniors know that this is not such a free country its more like Russia so do something about our plight thank you I remain saddened Ivy N Gross a reply is expected
jim says
Need internet for seniors.
Elsie Bender says
My computer and maintenance service is through “My Gait”…I pay them 19.95 a month, in return, they update new programs, answer questions, solve problems, etc….in other words, they do everything but we have to register with another provider..I have been with AT&T for a few years but they have priced me completely out of doing anything with them. Am a Senior, live in HUD housing , have SNAP and some Medi-Cal help etc. My only connection with my daughter is through the internet as I am hearing impaired.
I live in the Freedom/Watsonville area in CA…my zip code being 95019
My Gait doesn’t use any windows or discs…I just need cheap internet service, high speed does not matter to me. I would appreciate any help you can give to me. Thank you.
Burgundy Johnson says
I agree with many of the people below, I am 66 years old, I’ve worked all my life, paid my share to welfare, but I am not eligible for any stamps or the “freebies” offered. I can work but who wants to hire a 66 year old even with a degree and skills. I am so piss off at the government who won’t help support the seniors “the back bone of this country”. All the seniors get is RIP OFFed.
Sandra King says
How can i get free internet. I’m 70 years old.
Doris Cooksey says
how can I get the cable and internert , for me ? I am 71 ,
Helen Davis says
I’ll like get internet
JUDITH VOHS says
I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO IS DISABLED (UNABLE TO WALK), HOUSEBOUND AND LIVES IN MY BED. I NEED INTERNET SEVICE TO PAY ALL MY BILLS ONLINE, COMMUNICATE WITH THE WORLD AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MY MANY DOCTORS. IT IS NOT A LUXURY FOR ME IT IS A NECESSITY,
I STARTED WITH COMCAST EXPLAINING MY SITUATION AND MANAGED TO PAY. AFTER A WHILE COMCAST STOPPED CARING ABOUT THE CUSTOMER AND GOT GREEDY. THEY KEPT RAISING THE PRICE AND I AM ON A VERY LOW MONTHLY INCOME,WHEN I COULD NO LONGER PAY THEY TOOK EVERYTHING, INTERNET, LAND LINE PHONE (NEEDED FOR LIFE ALERT & PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER) AND TELEVISION WHICH WAS PAID FOR THROUGH MY CONDO MAINTENANCE. I LIVE ALONE AND HAVE AN AIDE 16 HOUS A WEEK TO ASSIST ME. THE REST OF THE TIME I AM ALONE.,I ALSO HAVE A GOVERNMENT PLAN CELL PHONE BUT COMCAST JUST DIDNOT CARE..
karen strain says
recently I saw your ad for low income internet and t.v.,i also have phone connection with ”magic jack”,would I be able to get any kind of service and still be able to keep the magic jack phone connection,plus I am enrolled in ”snap” and I have ”medicaid” I may soon be living by myself,my nephew will be moving to different area and I will soon be seventy two years of age and have a limited budget,also I am handicapped and a single widow.please reply if possible..
Audrey braxton says
Seniors need free or low cost Internet .
Magdalene says
Have grandchild in my home how I get internet service he has medicade and I have some ebt. And some help from medicade what’s for us he gets reduce lunch
Justine Kerlegan says
Can you contact me if ever there is a program for Seniors Low-income internet. Thank you!!
Harriet says
I am in between. I make ty o much to qualify for assistants but I don’t make enough to make it from month to month. I like to have internet but I can’t. Maybe i’ll be eligible sometime in the future. I use my sons now which I hsve to travel to his house to us
sherrie says
It’s cheaper to just die. But even that will cost you!
Denise says
I am on disability and had a good paying job. Now I barely make it each month. Nothing to save, no raise to speak of, no more bonuses, no 401k. The cell phone was a God send for us. Now my husband needs to retire early due to illness so that means that much less. We need the internet also. Finding insurance, finding doctors, etc. I also have a niece that I would like to come live with us to go to college and she would definitely need internet. Seniors need help too! Please help! The issue is just because I don’t live in the Big City I have limited access to good insurance coverage but my specialists are all in the Big City. It doesn’t make any sense. Shouldn’t be such a big deal. Still considered group insurance.
clifton says
somebody help us senior citizens the government,telephone &cable internet co.
Derekviana says
I’m a vet senior and I can’t even buy a condo with a pet single all my life living on very little for 24 yrs now with vet benefits paying lawyer 20% to win benefits every cable company sticks you with cable and VERY HIGH $$$ for just simple internet for me only they don’t care ! I’ve checked them all out & none have a decent price!
Scamp says
I am angry at all the “Freebies” that our government gives away — cell phones, internet, this/that — to people who have lots of children in the – Yes, FREE – lunch programs. The same people who have different dead-beat daddies for different children. The more UN-traditional you are in your lifestyle, the more free stuff handed to you. I could not even get food stamps when I had to sleep in my car for a while (years ago).
Govt needs to take care of Seniors who go by the rules of society.
Anthony Tuan Nguyen says
The best way to urge the President and the House Of Representatives to endorse free internet or low cost internet for senior citizens is to sign up a Petition on White House website . If all of us can get over 100,000 signature , they can hear our voice !
Please somebody start up a Petition for all senior citizens to sign .
ms feed-up says
I am not understanding the different internet services, that dont care about their SENIORS that are living way below the proverty line and on fixed incomes. The USA, is said to be the greast country in the world,if that is so i wish the Goverment would act as such when it comes to senoirs. The internet is part of the future fontier, but can the poor and aging keep up with prices to have a computer with service. I dont live ubove my means of 700. dollars a month, i dont have cable or landline and disabled senior on oxygen and i cant afford the internet the rising cost of internet or landline,. Just like the goverment help everyone in other countries THEY NEED TOO TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN!!!!
James says
Thank you for showing us all these “senior” programs that require
you to have a CHILD in the “free lunch program”.
I don’t have a child. I don’t have a grandchild.
I’m just a SENIOR who’s living on a very limited income,
and getting –so screwed– by Time Warner’s billing practices
that I can’t afford to keep internet anymore.
Fred Stark says
I feel most anger at the major internet providers who are giving us high monthly charges for crappy services. But in Europe, you get low monthly charges for 10 times the faster speed. That is because our government is the hand-maiden of these providers ! This is the power of monopoly !
D Allen says
I am 56 years old and have worked hard my whole life but always worked min wage jobs. I am trying to live on the min SS due to a disability. I’ve raised 3 kids who have moved on with their own lives and families. And can’t ask for help and I’m finding out I fall between the cracks with a lot of stuff that’s out there. To young for some things to old for others or no kids in school that disqualifies me for others. I live in the mountains where you have to have away to get around because there’s no cabs or bus service so that is a necessity but I have had to let internet, cable, cell phone (there’s no service where I live anyway) anything that isn’t totally a necessity to life and limb go but what really burns my britches is that I signed up for food stamps and originally I received $30 dollars but when the president did the sequester (I think thats what it was called) they took $15 of them. When I asked why so little its because I own my home (a 71 trailer) you can imagine the shape one that old is in. They have on my app that I qualify for $1 housing allowance. When I asked why, they said you don’t get credit for all your bills. Who makes up all these rules? Have they ever tried to live on $700 a month. I wish the people in these lofty positions had to live like this for 6 months. I think things would change. I know people with children need help I wish to God I could have had more help when raising mine. But we are the generation that worked hard and paid in our taxes and now that we need help where is it?
On a side note I think that the people that represent us in government shouldn’t get paid after they get voted out of office. Just think how all that money could be used to help the poor.
mrs.Maria says
Thank you for saying all of this Appalled AND Fed-UP. It’s so true and unfortunately no help for us! I remember a time when we used to make jokes about eating dog or cat food when we retire because seniors have so little to live on. That was a joke whit which we tried to cover our fears about how little we’ll be getting for our retirement. Which is Not Much to live on. Especially when you a widow or widower whit no family you help. I wish that our politicians could get retirement income like we do.!!!!!
chet prescott says
Good News: The Verizon Website advertises a $34.99 DSL telephone and internet
package. I now pay $89.00 for the same service. Best Wishes
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Check to see what the “regular rate” is after 12 months. It most likely is just a teaser rate.
K says
80 years old. Windowed, living on my a single Social secutiy allotment. What maybe hae been a luxdery years ago is a necessity today. I no longer have TV as Ican afford the “DirecTC” or Comacst outrageous fees. My phone alone ahs come with so many surcharges taht I had to get rid of that and go on my daoughts cell phone plan. However it is an older phone that the battery dies after 4 hours. My daugher cant affort to add a data plan to her package to get an upgraded phone, because that is so expensive. So not much here. I realize that technology costs money and do I really need it? probably not, but I dont think it is really a luxery that should cost so much drain seniors. I also leave twon when the snow comes becasue of my arthritus, most of the companies that even offer the expensive internet make it difficult for senoirs that need to flee weather for a few months. Why is it okay that seniors are taken advantage of in this country, most countries actually repect thier elderly, ours continues to tell them they have been here too long. Maybe we shoudl focus on a “National Internet” (like healthcare) and wake up the Comcast, DirecTV and others perhaps if they thought they would lose their huge profits they would have more reasonable pricing.
Mike says
I say when we reach 65,just go to the state prison door and say we want to join.We would have a much easer life,then living the way seniors have to live.This is the only way senior citizens will be taking care of..
Appalled AND Fed-UP says
Too angry right now to say much of what’s REALLY on my mind because of my childhood “training” that’s difficult to ignore because I may say too much. I have agreed totally with 99.99999% of all the comments that have been allowed to be posted here by every concerned person rather than having been censored or deleted by the owner of this site. I’ll just say this, and this is not the only thing I hate, loathe and despise–and that, among so many other atrocities is is how American citizens and especially our precious tax paying seniors here in America are treated–while far too many of the needs of AMERICAN seniors HERE AT HOME are regularly and systematically being ignored and negatively and deliberately under-funded by our government, while they’re systematically sending us to the :back of the line like we’re low-class beggars,unworthy deadbeats and vagabonds so that they make sure our enemies (Middle Easterners, illegal aliens, so-called refugees, etc.), people whom absolutely LOATHE, HATE AND DESPISE America and EVERYTHING this country stands for. The crooked factions of our government and the career politicians will always cause problems for us and what really GALLS ME IS THAT they are always so ready, so eager and so willing to “find” millions of dollars available to send to other people in other regions of the world with no debating or filibustering. The money is coming out of the “General Fund,” which is the fund they created in order to :dump” all the social security monies the taxes they force us to pay from our wages. Our tax dollars should NEVER be used for dead beat countries and anyone else who’ve not contributed to the fund.
Lina says
It is sad that after all the years contributing with your taxes to support many government programs, that now that you need a little help from that same government you can’t even get a decent and practical way to pay your bills, and do many other things on line. It is hard to move around when age catches up with you, and if you think older people do not know to navigate in the intent, think again, because we HAD to stay up to date to live in the new century.
Wanda M says
I agree that the seniors are totally being left out in the cold, as far as over the air TV which we can still get in some areas. When the gov. switched to Digital the senior was really hit hard. You had to purchase a box to even get Regular TV., Have you noticed that when we have storms how the signal is lost. I have had my Altell since 2004 wireless unlimited usage, without one complaint from me. Then Verizon took them over and informed everyone that we would have to get new service, the card that we paid to have a part installed to use this card would stop working and we would no longer be able to get the internet. My son a VA Vet on disability was using internet for collage classes he was taking online and we used around 1,532,196 Kilobytes and all of satellite companies and wireless keep telling me that 10 GM would easily give us more then we needed, the number of Kilobytes was about half of the 10 GM and that we were getting FREE from 12:00 Midnight until 5:00 AM. I am not up at those hours. ,MY contract ends in January 2015 and I will be changing service providers at that time.
I would really like to work from my fully equipped home office. But nobody wants me due to the fact can’t get hardwired internet service. I’ll bet in the next few years over air TV will be gone. Oh,,, to be around or look down on what is going on in this world in another 50 to 100 years……I’m 73 and have seen so many changes in my life. GOOD and BAD! I agree that I do not understand why the US Gov can send so much to help people in other countries, Yes, I know they need it but some areas of this GOOD OLD USA that need help that doesn’t happen.
Ron says
I know exactly what you are saying. Verizon is doing the same thing to me now. I purchased a DSL (Freedom Essential) plan from them about three years ago. About two months after I purchased the plan they have been trying to squeeze me out of that plan and get me to purchase FIOS. It was to the point of harassment. Not only were they calling my house after hours, I could not call them for clarifications of a phone bill without my call turning into a sales pitch for FIOS. No matter how much I tried to explain to them that I do not need FIOS they never listened to me. Eventually, without my consent, they started taking away my Freedom Essential plan. I told them that I wanted to keep my Freedom Essential plan and I was told that I was not suppose to have it. I told them that my Freedom Essential plan was good until October of 2016 or 2018 (I am sure it was one of those years). They insist that I should not have Freedom Essential. It appeared as if they wanted me to terminate the plan instead of them terminating the plan for me. Freedom Essential was a good plan and I was completely satisfied with it. I believe verizon wanted me to terminate or agree to terminate my Freedom Essential plan so they will not be liable for any bleaches. I have been trying to maintain my Freedom Essential plan and rate, but they have constantly pushed to the point until I now have a Regional Essential plan. They have actually forced me out of my Freedom Essential plan into a plan that gives me what I do not need at a higher cost. The only thing I have now is in-state calls and high speed internet (DSL) up to 3 mbps for about $60.00 per month. Now that they have squeezed me out of my original plan (Freedom Essential) without my consent, I am afraid to see what my bill will be next year. From reading the messages on this site, there appears to be a group of people who’s needs are not being met or are being totally pushed aside.
John Rasdel says
Hi I am 70 years old and Verizon has done the same to me my bill for Phone local only
and internet lowest speed was 52.04. They took it upon themselves and disconnect me
then re connect and now charge me 75.82 for the same thing.
Thanks John
Gaynell Kirk says
Hello, I am a senior 69 yrs. old. My hubby is a sick man. We have a handicap daughter.
We live on his SS and take care of her with her checks. It takes a lot of money to keep dr. bills paid and essentials. Between the slow internet I have and my old worn out laptop computer, I am ready to give it up. My older daughter is paying for dialup. I would not let her get high speed. She has a child and bills and I feel guilty her taking care of this. Wish I had a cheap broadband to use then maybe i could get my handicap daughter on the internet.
Thanks, Gaynell Kirk
M says
I too am a senior searching for a low cost internet provider. I have been with AT&T for many years and in the past have been able to receive a reasonable discount on their DSL internet service. This discount was given through their “Retention Department” and would be valid for either a six month or twelve month period , after which the regular price would kick in and I would have to call them back and ask for a new rate As of July 2014 my internet bill increased from $14.95 per month (That was my discount price for the past year) to $36.00 per month. After talking to them they could only offer me a $5.00 per month discount. They did offer a lower price if I switched to their “U-Verse” plan, but after one year it would increase to a higher rate than the current DSL price of $36.00 per month. I don’t know what I will do. I have investigated other services such as “Freedom Pop”.. I just don’t know enough about “Data Usage” to understand how much I would need for my particular application.
Bottom line, I am very disappointed that the government does not provide a low cost high speed internet service for seniors who need a little help (and also to low income families with or without children).
The internet is fast becoming a necessity in this high tech world. It should be just as free as broadcast TV.
Cheap Internet Administrator says
You may find some help here: https://www.cheapinternet.com
RH says
I’m glad that I guess one option for others without children is available to “some”. I’m now 52, I’ve been severely disabled and housebound for 12 years now. I am living on SSI which is much less than those living on SS. I raised my 4 children and they are now building their families/lives and have moved from our small town. I’m divorced since 98 (large part of the reason I’m no longer able to walk, 18 years of bad marriage) I have caregivers that come and help me now everyday, that is humiliating. My only access with the outside world is the computer which due to long distance my large family (siblings, their families & our parents) and my children and now grandchildren keep in touch via email & share photos this way. Sadly with power and everything going up except SSI I’m finding it very difficult to keep up. I’ve never had a credit card to rely on and don’t intend on having it. I have power, computer, dropped phone, basic tv channels, garbage, water, sewer, food, housing and then the medical non covered. I’m afraid I’m going to have to drop intenet $39.99 and that’s going to kill me inside. I won’t hear from or be able to contact my loved ones. That’s the only time I do. And I look for free patterns to try and crochet things for gifts for them on good days. I’ve lost the ability to do all the other things I used to be able to do.
Internet Basics, Centery Link is not offered in my area 97128. I checked 2 years ago and again now, same result. This is so depressing as I don’t know how much longer I can hang on. The power company is already sending shut off notices because I send $97 a month instead of the $138 a month flat rate budget amount they want. That is all I have period. I have nothing left for even an extra roll of toliet paper. I wish the people in Washington DC would live on what I live on for one month.
If anyone knows of any internet options for Western Oregon please let me know. I already lost the local news of my community, can’t subscribe. So I feel like a stranger in my own town even though I don’t get out except with medical assistance to medical appointments and hospitalizations. I haven’t been home to see my parents in 13 years. This is the ONLY way I have to stay in touch with my family and with my children and now my grandchildren. Thank you. ~R
Theresa says
WOW …! what has America come to? I remember I needed help for myself Irecieved food stamps for myself. They told me about free service for cell phone with free minutes. I was in a position with no support, family and friends when your not making your own money was zero . IT WAS HEART BREAKING .For the few months that I needed that help … I felt BLESSED !
Ms M. says
For 2 years I paid a Verizon Contract for LAPTOP BROADBAND EXCLUSIVELY $51 monthly. I am 71 years old and very low income on Soc. Security but I didn’t use any of the monthly 4GB broadband and it does not accumulate. I used FREE WIFI at MULTIPLE RESIDENCES for two years but you must have decent BROADBAND 4GB to use WIFI.
My laptop is no longer hooked up to receive WIFI and I cannot afford $85 or MORE monthly LAPTOP ONLY HIGH BROADBAND USE FEES from VERIZON.
I need UNLIMITED BROADBAND for a WINDOWS 7 LAPTOP Exclusively to continue online EMPLOYMENT CLASSES, DOWNLOADING MUSIC, EMAIL, PLAY DVDs and CDs, FACEBOOK GAMES etc.
Have to move again and I am desperate for UNLIMITED BROADBAND to RESEARCH ACCOMODATIONS, MEDICAL AVAILABILITY, STORES before I can move.
PLEASE REPLY.
ruth cline says
I am a widowed senior citizen 81 years old. I am
interested internet service, as I can no longer afford
services I have now. Please help me find a reliable,
service for a reasonable price I can afford. I am way
below the poverty line. Thanky you
Alan says
I am inclined to believe about half you people are in the predicaments you claim you are in, because you are to lazy to do any research or anything for yourself on your own. You must have accsess to internet service to post here. If you cant find answers to these simple stupid questions, then the internet isnt going to help you.. I cant even spell or puncuate, google dose that for you, and can find anything, including free gov. phones. for Gods sake type in Reachout phones their free and if you want unlimited text and internet you just add $26.00 a month.
MA YONGDE says
I am 65 years old, I am retired early with a very low income. I need to get online to pay my monthly bills. I want to order cheap internet. Thank you
HUAQIANG ZHANG says
I want to order a cheap Dsl internet. I am 62 years old.
Cheap Internet Administrator says
Please go to our help page, it will guide you towards something that might work for you:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/get-help
Richard Brejtfus says
Why is it that we can help other countrys but we cant help seniors with low cost internet services. Iam a Viet Nam Vetran on social security and with unafordiable internet service that i will half to drop due to budgeting. Help!
debra says
I think it is terriable we in this country will not help our senior citizens more. they can’t afford to live anymore. my parents cannot afford tv, let alone the internet . i wanted to get them a caption phone and the only one that is decent is the one that needs the internet.
Dennis Gerber says
AARP dumped on us seniors in backing Obama Care. We were lied to when they said no reductions in Medicare Benefits, you can keep the doctor you have. They are right – they didn’t reduce the benefits – they just took out future payments for those benefits, to the tune of 700 million+. Let the doctors and hospitals figure out what they tell their Medicare patients (so they look like the bad guys) when the payments to them are drastically cut. I dumped on AARP and dropped my membership. You know that really has them shaking in their boots (a joke). I will still write them to see if there is an ounce of moral conviction left to help seniors get a decent discount on high-speed Internet. I need it, living alone with medical problems and trying to keep in touch with family, and they with me. The lowest plan on internet @ $14.95 strangled the speed so low you can not send videos or pictures or receive them unless you have a half a day to wait for the download. Comcast tricked the Government when they purchased NBC and were told they would have to provide a Internet service for the poor (which does not include us living on SS only) by offering a 1Mbs to 2Mbs service. In this day and age of technology – that barley qualifies as an Internet connection. I can’t afford $45 to $60 a month. We are being told the Social Security increase for 2014 is going to be less the 1.5% yet the cable fees have jumped more than 4.5% in a year. There is no way a senior on SS can keep up with that.
As seniors on fixed income – no cable company wants to market to us – and apparently the FCC does not think we qualify as poor. There are 10,000 people a day becoming Medicare eligible and the biggest percentage is living on SS only. That would seem like a big enough market for some smart cable company to put together a “Senior Bundle” – that’s their favorite marketing – a bundle. Thankfully it appears that bundling is soon to lose its grip on the market as completion and technology improves. It would be nice to see some of the marketing people in cable get out of there closed offices, and try to come up with a Senior package.
Babs says
I was checking my options for cheap internet providers and saw your comments. I have my tv box packed up and ready to be returned so I was given the thought why not get rid of cable also? I cannot afford to pay the amount that I do just to have tv and internet idling in my home. I decided that I can go to the library and the senior center to pay my bills and that is what I am going to do. I say we start bombarding AARP with letters as to why they aren’t trying to help us low income seniors with this problem. I will be sending them a letter in a few days. Oona, I don’t know about NYC but do a search for discount high speed internet. I found providers for as low as $14.95 which I plan to give a try. Member or not let’s get those letters to AARP.
Oona says
I’m in the same boat. Verizon was charging me $50 for phone & Internet now the want to raise it to $79. I am going to return their equipment next month but am in a quandry about what to do here in NYC.
janice davis says
I,need help ,70 yrs old and low income
jean williams says
I am 66 years old and I live alone since my husband passed away 7 years ago. I rely on the internet to stay in touch with my family and I also pay my bills online.
annagrubbs says
Ilikenet to check into this.i need inter
Net but my buget.dont allye to pay $60’an$70 amonth what oiis the price
Sandra Cook says
Delighted to see that a senior internet effort has been launched. I am a retired adult education teacher with no retirement benefits who continues to teach students to pass the GED and pursue careers. My instruction is delivered via Skype and PBS learning modules. Two days ago I had to cancel my internet because Time Warner raised my monthly internet only bill to $55. This is unconscionable! I returned my equipment
And got a call to lower the bill to $30 a month. I told them I had secured a new service, FreedomPop, and volunteered my new cost. This is the only way I will be able to continue to follow my calling and research teaching methods and applications for my students. If we are to have a skilled workforce we need to provide the tools to all Americans to make goals nd achieve them. The Internet is a necessity in this quest.
Sandra Cook
GEDandbeyond@gmail.com
al mundy says
we need help, ssi seniors
claire says
Please advise of any services ASAP. Outrageous ill due to Verizon whom I paid for 3 and 4G wireless connection for years without receiving good connection service and certainly not speed. They now switched me to a mi-fi because they could not get VZ Access Manager to work and I am being billed overages even though I am using it less than USB card, Need help fast. Using it for a healing program which is the only thing that is helping my condition.
Hugh Dale says
I need better and cheaper internet service
Ann says
I am a disabled 55 yr old
woman who is in a wc.
I used webtv for many years to keep connected w/ family and friends.
Now that they will end service this month, I am looking for another low cost internet service.
Does anyone know anything about “Smart TV?”
Harold Neville says
I use the Internet to pay my bills and communicate with family and friend. It won’t be long before I will not be able to afford it. HELP
Harold Neville says
I am a 57 year old man living on disability , a fixed income. I rely on the Internet to pay bills and communicate with the outside world and family. The price keeps going up and it won’t be long before I reach that point of not being able to afford it. HELP
A Senior says
Many countries offer very good free or discount programs for seniors. US is far behind that. Many countries respect seniors, but US does not. What good is AARP? They did not do enough for seniors! That’s why we never join it, even though they keep sending us offers all the time. In order to keep the senior brains working, one would think that offering free or low cost internet services will help these brains active and more up to date. It may very well prolong the onset or avoid age related problems and thus lower the cost of medical services.
Dorothy Koberowski says
please let me know of all the places I may get low internet servce. thank you .
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