Free & Discounted Internet
Struggling to Afford Internet Service?
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a national, U.S. government program giving low-income households a discount of up to $30 per month for internet service and some discounts on computer device costs. Households can apply for the program by visiting FCC's landing page at www.GetInternet.gov.
FCC's landing page is also available in Español.
To find ACP toolkit resources in additional languages (Arabic, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese), visit www.fcc.gov/acp-consumer-outreach-toolkit.
Who offers home internet service for low-income residents in Seattle?
These companies offer low-cost, high-speed Internet in Seattle, all for approximately $10 a month. With help from these programs, you can search for jobs, do your homework, pay your bills, check your email, watch short video clips, download music, and much more. You can also purchase laptops, desktop computers and tablets starting at $109, and qualify for a discounted smart phone plan as well.
See below for contact and general information for each of these offerings.
For more information, please contact the Cable Office at (206) 684-8498 or by email at digitalequity@seattle.gov.
- Comcast Low-Cost Internet & Computer Options
- Astound (by Wave) Low-Cost Internet Programs
- ConnectAll Low-Cost Internet & Computer Options
- PCs for People Low-Cost Internet Options
- Atlas Networks
- human-I-T Low Cost Internet & Device Options
Free Internet Access for Organizations
Access for All: high-speed cable broadband program
The City of Seattle offers free high-speed internet connections and services to eligible non-profit organizations located in Seattle. We are able to do this through partnership and franchise agreements with Comcast, Astound (powered by Wave), and Lumen. These free internet connections are provided as part of our effort to ensure that residents have access to essential services and the information technology skills necessary for employment, lifelong learning, civic engagement and cultural participation.
To be eligible you must be:
- a non-profit organization
- providing technology and/or digital literacy services to underserved, low income, or vulnerable populations
- located in the city of Seattle
- in a location that is serviceable by Comcast or Wave.
The following are not eligible for this service:
- individual businesses
- religious organizations
- political groups
- universities
- hospitals (note: community health clinics are eligible)
- private schools, unless at least 75% of the student body are free or reduced school lunch eligible or
the school is willing to provide at least 10 hours per week of advertised public access
The City reserves the right of final eligibility determination based on our priorities for service delivery and the need to ration a limited number of free connections. We also reserve the right to modify these guidelines.
Here is how to apply for service if you meet the above requirements:
Complete and submit your application by email to digitalequity@seattle.gov
You'll be notified by the cable company when they'll be installing your internet connection.
Installation is normally within 60 days. However, sometimes the cable company needs to do a site survey before installation can be scheduled, or there can be construction-related problems that delay the installation timeline.
Click here for the application.
If you have questions about this program, please email digitalequity@seattle.gov or contact us by phone at (206) 684-8498.