Internet Access
Internet Access Information
A number of companies are providing free resources across the country to get families online during the school closures.
Mobile Carrier Help
A number of companies are raising or suspending their data caps for mobile devices used as hot spots:
Both Sprint and T-Mobile are giving everyone unlimited data for the next 60 days and adding 20GB to existing hotspot caps.
AT&T is waiving fees for exceeding data caps
Verizon has waived late fees
Source: CNet
Unlocked WiFi Hotspots
Xfinity, Altice, Spectrum, and Optimum have unlocked access to their WiFi hotspots that can be picked up all over the Bronx. These appear in as cableWiFi, optimumwifi, etc. For more information:
Altice/Optimum: Find a Hotspot
Spectrum: Find a Hotspot
Xfinity: Find a Hotspot
Free Home Installation & 60-day Service
Spectrum and Altice/Optimum are offering free home installation of Internet service along with 60 days of free service. Here are the numbers to call:
No Late Fees / Terminations
Altice/Optimum is waiving late fees and preventing terminations for non-payment for the next 60 days. View more information here.