Cable companies provide Internet access to Austin ISD students
Akins Principal Tina Salazar announced to Akins families today that two area Internet providers are offering free or discounted service to Austin ISD families.
Akins Principal Tina Salazar announced to Akins families today that two area Internet providers are offering free or discounted service to Austin ISD families.
Spectrum is offering free Wi-Fi and broadband access up to 100 MBPS to any household with K-12 and/or college students that doesn’t already have Spectrum. Installation fees will be waived for these households, and anyone wishing to enroll will need to call 1-844-488-8395.
Comcast is expanding a service they already offer for low-income families called Internet Essentials. The service, which is normally $9.95 a month, will be free for new customers for 60 days and is 25 MBPS. People hoping to sign up for the services can call 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
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