![]() ![]() The company has a $20 discount on monthly payments for new Fios subscribers who qualify for the Federal Communications Commission’s low-income Lifeline discount program, along with 60 days of free router rentals. Verizon’s offerings are slightly different. ![]() AT&T is also waiving data overage fees for all of its home internet plans, though both changes are currently slated to end on December 31st, 2020. AT&T’s “Access from AT&T” program, which offers discounted internet service for families that participate in certain government assistance programs, was expanded to include families that meet a basic income eligibility during the pandemic. Switching to remote learning has made internet access critical for studentsĬomcast isn’t alone in offering discounts during the pandemic. ![]() Switching to remote learning or a combination of in-person and online instruction has made internet access critical for students, so having a place to log on that’s theoretically close to home helps. Lift Zones are meant to reach low-income students who might have inconsistent internet access at home. Comcast’s “Lift Zones” - its name for local community centers wired with Comcast internet - are also continuing as an ongoing project. Additionally, access to free Xfinity WiFi hotspots will be extended as well, regardless if you’re a Xfinity subscriber or not. With this extension that offer will be available through June 2021. The company says this is the third time it has extended its programs during the pandemic.Ĭomcast’s Internet Essentials plan for low-income households is currently free for the first 60 days for new subscribers. Comcast is extending its COVID-19 support programs through June 30th, 2021, including free access to public Wi-Fi hotspots and discounts on internet service plans. ![]()
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