Phone and Internet Resources

Accessing a Phone/Minutes

Resources available for those without a cell phone, minutes, and/or an active cell phone plan:

  • Assurance Wireless has an application for getting a free phone, minutes, and data (based on household income).

  • SafeLink Wireless also has an online application for getting free phone, minutes, and data.

  • StraightTalk prepaid minutes: compatible for Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint phones that do not have minutes; cards are sold at Walmart.

  • Gift cards: most major phone networks sell gift cards that can purchase minutes and are immediately transferred to the phone for use.  

Internet/Wifi Access

  • Cox: Until May 12, 2020, Cox is offering a first month of low-income internet program, Connect2Compete, for free. The internet service is also providing free phone and remote desktop technical support during that time.

  • Spectrum is offering free internet to households that house students, college students, or teachers. Call 1-844-488-8395 for more information.

  • Although public libraries are closed, internet is still accessible in their parking lots. Please practice social distancing.

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