Internet Access for Students: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has launched the Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which many broadband carriers have signed. For the next 60 days, its core provisions will:

  • not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
  • waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and
  • open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them
  • Additionally, limited income households can apply for $5 to $10 per month internet access (AT& T Access, Cox Connect 2Compete, Centurylink Lifeline ). Charter Communication offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription.  

ATT - https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/

Cox - https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html

Century Link - https://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline.html

Charter/Spectrum - https://broadbandnow.com/Charter-Communications 

EATEL Student Lite Internet $25 per month     

Download speed up to 35 Mbps/Upload speed up to 5 Mbps, No Installation Fee, Priority Install, No Contract, No Data Caps

  • Only available to new customers with school-aged children in the home
  • Only available in EATEL’s current fiber footprint and residential service area EATEL doesn’t have residential service in the Donaldsonville/Westbank area… only East Ascension (Gonzales, Prairieville, St. Amant, Sorrento, Geismar, Galvez) and Lower Livingston areas.
  • 225-621-4300 is the number to call.