Here are NYC resources for various free 

WiFi options throughout the City, along 

with COVID-19-specific offers being 

extended by carriers to families:

Library/Alliance WiFi: 

https://www.nycgo.com/plan-your-trip/basic-information/internet-access-in-nyc/

LinkNYC WiFi: 

https://www.nycgo.com/articles/wifi-in-nyc

Carrier WiFi: 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/

resources/list-of-providers-offering-free-wifi.page

Altice (aka Optimum) offers a plan beginning at $14.99/month called 

Altice Advantage for those who: 

Are eligible for or participate in the 

National School Lunch Program (NSLP); 

are New York City residents and attend a 

New York City public school; are eligible 

for or receive Supplemental Security 

Income (SSI) and 65 years of age or 

older; or are a veteran and receive state 

or federal public assistance.

Charter (aka Spectrum) offers a plan beginning at $14.99/month called Spectrum Internet Assist for 

those who meet the following criteria:

One or more members of the household 

must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs: 

    o    National School Lunch Program 

(NSLP) 

    o    Community Eligibility Provision 

(CEP) of the NSLP 

    o    Supplemental Security Income 

(for applicants age 65+ only)

Verizon offers the Lifeline program, 

its Fios broadband Internet service, beginning at $19.99 per month for 

200 Mpbs, plus taxes and equipment charges. This offer includes a year of 

free Disney+ and no router or rental

fees for two months. 

Here Are The Ways You Can Qualify For Lifeline: 

    o    Based on Your Income 

·  You can get the Lifeline discount if your income is 135% or less than the federal 

poverty guidelines.  

    o    Participation in a qualifying federal assistance program:  

·  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 

Program (SNAP)

·  Medicaid 

·  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

·  Federal Public Housing Assistance 

(FPHA) 

·  Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit 

·  Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands)