There are different options for Internet access depending on where you live. Please check the BroadbandNow website to see what options are available. (Please note: this website is only to be used as a guide and is not affiliated with Harrison School District 2).
Below are some options for affordable internet access:
• The Xfinity Essentials program
• CenturyLink
When selecting a service package, consider the number of devices connected to the internet (devices could be computers, Smart TVs, gaming systems, streaming devices, tablets, cell phones, printers, or anything else that connects to the internet at home):
Xfinity (availability depends on your location in the city/county): Visit the Xfinity website
100 Mbps (Megabits per second - minimum recommended) for up to five devices
200 Mbps (good) for up to eight devices
400 Mbps (best) for up to 12 devices
600 Mbps (best) for more than 12 devices
1200 Mbps (extreme) for more than 50 devices
CenturyLink (availability depends on your location in the city/county): Visit the CenturyLink website
20, 40, 60 Mbps not recommended for households/families
100 Mbps (minimum recommended) for up to five devices
940 Mbps for more than 40 devices
Dedicated Fiber Internet Access (depends on location and provider availability. Not all speeds are available)
• Underline: $49-65 per month plus fees (subject to change)
• Metronet: $29.95-$110.95 per month plus fees (subject to change)
• Ting: $89 per month plus fees (subject to change)
Prices increase as speed increases and taxes and fees are additional. Some services are not available in all areas.
If households cannot use any option, a very limited number of hotspots are available. The hotspot will not be as fast or reliable as a wired internet connection and will only allow two devices. Coverage and congestion on the cellular network will also determine speed. Please see if you are eligible for regular internet access through the above options first before applying for a hotspot through your school’s administration.
