Free & Low-cost Internet Access OptionsTwin Cities Public Libraries
Hennepin County Resources City of Minneapolis Resources Free WiFi City of Minneapolis Resources Free WiFi City of St. Louis Park Resources State of MN Office of Broadband Dev Reduced rates for broadband service Affordable Connectivity Program - National government program giving low-income households a discounted internet service PCs for People - Provides low cost prepaid high-speed internet service Comcast - Free Internet access through WiFi hotspots. Click for map of hotspots. Select “xfinitywifi” in the list of available connections and then launch a browser. Spectrum Internet Assist - Reduced-cost home internet service for qualified households. Charter is also offering free broadband for 60 days for new households with K–12 and college students. Midco Lifeline - Provides affordable home phone or internet access for qualified lower-income families. Xfinity nternet Essentials - Provides affordable high-speed Internet for low-income households. EveryoneOn - Enter your zip code to find low cost internet, affordable computers and computer training near you. BroadbandNow - Enter your zip code to see plans, prices, & ratings for every internet provider in your area. |
Free & Low-cost Computers & Repair
Affordable Connectivity Program - National government program giving low-income households a discount of up for internet service and some discounts on computer device costs. Free Geek - Provides affordable refurbished devices and parts. Thrift store has used computers, monitors, game systems, audio equipment, cables, and more. No shipping and no repair services. Does sell computer parts. PC’s For People - Provides refurbished computers to eligible customers for affordable prices. Also provides low-cost high-speed internet solutions. Costs range from $75-$185; provides repairs at a rate of $25 and does not repair Apple products. Repowered - Formerly Tech Dump and Tech Discounts provides recycling and refurbished computers ranging $124-$699. Provides repairs based on quoted prices. Computers and monitors sold separately. Senior Technology Support & Assistance Senior Asset MN - provide senior clients (age 65+)with a range of technology support, including setting up wireless home phones, connecting Smart TVs to a WiFi network. Senior Community - provide senior clients (age 60+ who live in Hennepin, Sherburne, and Wright Counties). Hearing & Vision Technology Assistance The Low Vision Store Minnesota Relay - free, federally mandated Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) program that allows individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or speech disabled to place and receive telephone calls. |