Low-Cost Internet and Device Options in Rhode Island

 

High-speed internet is a necessity for employment, education, day-to-day tasks, telemedicine visits and staying in touch with friends and family, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a list of low-cost internet, and device, options in Rhode Island that we hope can help you stay connected. RIHousing is providing these as a courtesy, but do not have any connections to these providers. For more information, please contact the providers directly.

Cox

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LOW-COST STUDENT INTERNET – Connect2Compete package

Benefit: $9.95/month Wi-Fi

LOW-COST INTERNET PLAN – ConnectAssist package

Benefit: $30/month Internet

  • Available to households who participate in an income based government assistance program, including: SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, federal public housing programs (including HCVP), LIfeline, veterans benefits and survivor benefits, SSI, Federal Pell Grant.

 


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1-877-206-4210

Verizon

Verizon Forward

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Benefit:

  • Internet as low as $20/month through the Verizon Forward program
  • Available to households that:
    • Participated in one of the following programs within 180 days of applying:
      • Lifeline Program
      • SNAP, WIC, Medicaid or other programs.
    • Received a Federal Pell Grant within a year of application.
    • If you income your income is 135% of less than the federal poverty guidelines
    • Must verify eligibility and upload requested documentation to apply. 

 New and current subscribersClick here or call 800-837-4966 for more information.

PCs for People

 

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Internet Benefit: Purchase a mobile hotspot device for a one-time cost of $70 or $90 and pay $15/month for unlimited mobile internet service.

Program is ongoing

Eligibility – Must meet one of the following criteria:

OR

  • Proof of current enrollment in an income-based government assistance program (such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, Headstart, LIHEAP, Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program, Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, Federal Pell Grant, National School Lunch Program)

Device Benefit: PCs for People also sells refurbished desktop and laptop computers, depending on availability.

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Rhode Island Public Libraries

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  • Most libraries have free Wi-Fi inside and outside of the buildings
  • Most also provide computers for public use in the library.
  • Some libraries have hotspots that library patrons may borrow.
  • Libraries also offer digital literacy training
  • Please contact your local library to become a member and learn what services they provide

Learn more about Ocean State Libraries >

Information current as of 01/31/2022 – Please reach out to individual providers for the most up to date internet pricing and plans.