Low-Cost Internet Options

If you do not have internet service at home, there are low-cost options available to help students access online learning resources. Below are programs that offer affordable home internet options for qualifying households.

• Comcast Xfinity – Internet Essentials
• Verizon Lifeline
  • Verizon offers Verizon Lifeline plans for home phone service or broadband (internet) service. The broadband discount is limited to Fios internet service at a speed of 18 megabits per second or above. If you qualify for the Lifeline discount service, you are eligible to receive a reduced rate on your Verizon monthly bill. To sign up for this service, please read the linked PDF (English | Spanish) or visit their website.
• T-Mobile – Project 10 Million
• USAC
  • This funding branch of the FCC offers a program called Lifeline which provides discounts to qualified families on their home Internet service.

Many smart phones can be turned into a "hotspot" for use by other devices. Depending on your provider and plan, this may be either free or a small additional charge to your service. If you are unsure about your plan, contact your provider for details. If you know that your plan provides for hotspot use, this article by PCMagazine: 'How To Turn Your Phone Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot' should help.

Please note that these programs are offered by independent companies, none of which is affiliated with or endorsed by the McKeesport Area School District Technology Department or MASD. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Families should contact the respective companies directly with questions regarding eligibility, qualifications, pricing, or enrollment.