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Where Can I Find Cheap or Free Internet for Low-Income Families?

Heather emailed me on The Millionaires Giving Money Blog and asked the following question...

Where Can I Find Cheap or Free Internet for Low Income-Families?

Heather is a long-time reader of The Millionaires Giving Money Blog and has worked with me to improve her personal finance.

Here is Heather's full email which she has agreed to share, cheers Heather!

Reader Email

Subject: Where Can I Find Cheap or Free Internet for Low-Income Families?

I am a single mother with 3 children. I am currently living with my parents who I care for. I have a full-time job and a part-time job both of which offer a low-income.

I have managed to pay off all my credit card debt and have established an emergency fund.

I am paying over $40 dollars for the internet at the moment because my children need it for their education. I also use it to make money on the internet and look for opportunities to further my career.

I was wondering if you know of any cheap or free internet services for low-income families.

Thanks in advance.

My Response

Hello, Heather and thanks for emailing.

I am happy to see you're making progress. Keep up the good work.

If you're paying $40 for the internet you are paying too much especially if you're on a very low-income. 

There are many internet providers which offer low-cost internet for low-income families.

Cheap or Free Internet for Low-Income Families

The best internet service provider for low-income families is AT&T's Access Service which offers a low-cost wireline home internet service to qualifying households.

To be eligible for the AT&T Low-Cost Wireline Home Internet Service you must meet the following requirements

One: At least one resident must be in the receipt of U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Two: You must have an address in AT&T's 21-State service area which offers Wireline Home Internet Service.

Three: You must not have debt on other AT&T fixed internet services.

Four: If you live in California and at least one resident is in receipt of SSI you may also qualify.

Benefits of AT&T Internet for Low-Income Families

One: No Commitment - You can cancel at any time, you are not tied into a contract

Two: No Deposit - You don't have to make any expensive upfront payments for equipment

Three: No Installation Fee - You don't have to pay for installation and maintenance

Four: You get access to WIFI gateway at AT&T Wifi Hotspots at no extra cost.

Price List for AT&T Internet for Low-Income Families

There are 5 tiers available and the cheapest tier is only $5 per month. 

Here is the full breakdown of the price list for AT&T Low-cost Internet

Tier 1: 10 Megabits Per Second - $10 per Month

Tier 2: 5 Megabits Per Second - $10 per Month

Tier 3: 3 Megabits Per Second - $5 per Month

Tier 4: 1.5 Megabits Per Second - $5 per Month

Tier 5: 768 Kilobits per Second - $5 per Month

All these tiers depend on your internet speed for your given location. 

The best Tier, in my opinion, is Tier 3 where you get 3 Megabits per second for $5 per month.

You will not be able to download full HD movies with this speed but it is sufficient for children doing their homework and for you find a better job.

How to Apply for AT&T Low-Cost Wireline Cheap Internet Service

Apply for the AT&T low-cost wireline cheap internet service is very simple and I have outlined the steps below.

Step 1: Check service availability - Enter your address and zip code to see if AT&T offer this service in your area.

Step 2: Call AT&T to make the full application on the following numbers

English     855.220.5211
Spanish    855.220.5225

Step 3: Arrange a time for the AT&T Low-Cost Wireline Internet Service to be installed free of charge.

Cheap or Free Internet for Low-Income Families

AT&T Low-Cost wireline internet service is one of the best for low-income families.

There are no upfront costs or installation costs.

You can cancel at any time and you are not tied down to a contract.

You can learn more about the AT&T Wireline Low-Cost Internet Service for Low-Income Families here.