04.02.20
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Resources for students who need internet access

Faculty and staff — If students need internet access or do not have enough data, please share the following resources:

  • Xfinity Hotspots and Comcast: Find an Xfinity hotspot for free Wi-Fi if you don’t have it available at home. Comcast is providing unlimited data to its customers for no extra charge and is not disconnecting internet service or charging late fees for customers who say they can’t pay their bills. The company is also is offering Internet Essentials packages to new customers. Customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020. No long term commitment is required. — https://comca.st/2WmP8AY
  • T-Mobile: The mobile phone service provider is providing unlimited data to all current customers who have plans with data for the next 60 days. It will also provide additional data to mobile hotspot users. — https://t-mo.co/2QmPd3O
  • AT&T: Like Comcast, AT&T is also providing free access to its public Wi-Fi hot spots. The company also said its consumer home internet wireline customers and fixed wireless internet customers would receive unlimited data. — https://soc.att.com/2QosvbI
  • Charter Communications: The telecommunications company is providing free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi internet for the next 60 days to households with K-12 students or college students who don’t already have a subscription. Like Comcast and AT&T, it’s also offering its Wi-Fi hot spots for free to the public. — http://bit.ly/2U0mfcp
  • Sprint: Providing unlimited data for 60 days to customers with metered data plans (effective 3/18). Giving 20 GB of free mobile hotspot to customers with hotspot-capable devices (effective 3/18). Offering complimentary rates from the U.S. to CDC-defined Level 3 countries to customers with international long-distance plans (effective 3/17) — https://sprint.co/33v25dQ
  • In Cass County: Free Wi-Fi is available to use from the parking lot at LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Lane.
  • In Morgan County: Free Wi-Fi is available downtown through Jacksonville Main Street.

These and other helpful resources are available for students at www.llcc.edu/student-support-resources.