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Internet And Phone Service Providers Offering Free Services During Coronavirus Shutdown

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - With school shutdown, many students are left without internet access. Many companies have stepped up to help.

  • AT&T - Open hotspots, unlimited data to existing companies and $10/month plans to low-income families.
  • Charter - Free internet for 60 days for new K-12 and college student households.
  • Comcast - Free Wi-Fi for 60 days to low-income families, and all Xfinity hotspots are free to the public during this time.
  • Spectrum - Free internet service for 60 days to new customers.
  • Sprint - Unlimited data to existing customers and all handsets can enable hotspots for 60 days at no extra charge.
  • T-Mobile - Unlimited data to existing customers and all handsets can enable hotspots for 60 days at no extra charge.
  • Verizon - No special offers, but the company is following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) agreements by waiving late fees and not disconnecting existing service
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