T-Mobile Offers 5 Years of FREE Internet for Students (+ Other Ways To Get FREE Services)

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Did you know you can get free internet for students in 2023? Here’s the scoop!

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Take the pressure off and pay one less bill next school year!

T-Mobile knows the importance of education, which is why they launched Project 10Million which offers 10 MILLION households in the U.S. a free T-Mobile hotspot device and internet!

This free internet is for students in grades K-12 who are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or other government programs, such as Medicaid, Headstart, and more. These students are automatically eligible for this amazing offer! The free hotspot will be delivered at no charge to their home and includes a 100GB/year data line. Keep in mind you can purchase additional data passes if needed.

Better yet, eligible households will have free internet for a whopping 5 years! Plus, applying is so easy – it takes just 5 minutes. Visit T-mobile’s website to check your eligibility!

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Here’s how to get T-Mobile free internet for students (and no, you DON’T need to be a T-Mobile customer 🙌🏼):

  • Head to T-mobile’s website to apply as a school administrator or parent/guardian
  • Submit your school district’s information OR your child’s school information and proof of NSLP enrollment (or their CEP, PEBT certification)
  • Check your inbox for an acceptant letter and shipping status!

It’s important to note that there is a maximum allotment per state per year. For this reason, it’s best to sign up as soon as possible!

If your state isn’t open for registration, be sure to check with your student’s school district, as they may already be enrolled in this program.

Note that this program receives A LOT of applications, so those approved for the program may experience shipping delays of approximately 45-60 days.


Here are a few other ways to get free internet for students in 2023: 


Get free internet for students from the government thanks to the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the Affordable Connectivity Program. Through this program, select families receive a monthly discount on internet. Low income families and those enrolled in a government assistance program, like Medicaid or SNAP, are eligible to enroll.

If accepted, you’ll receive $30 towards your monthly internet bill (or $75 if you live on Tribal lands). You can also receive a one-time device discount of $100. Sign up with a participating service provider and your monthly discount might just cover your entire internet bill!

The ACP program is one of the easiest ways to get free internet for students in 2023. Check out our recent post for more information on the program and eligibility requirements.


Use the Affordable Connectivity Program to cover your bill from a popular internet service provider: 


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Get Cox free internet for students in 2023 when you sign up for their discounted plan and cover the cost through the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Cox is helping more K-12 students have access to internet. Through their Cox2Complete program, they offer a fantastic low rate of just $9.95 per month to qualifying households. If you sign up for their discounted plan and cover the cost using the Affordable Connectivity Program, you’ll technically get Cox internet FREE for students in your household.

Cox isn’t available in all areas, but if it’s available in yours, you can qualify if your family uses the National School Lunch Program (NSLP),  SNAP or TANF, live in public housing, or use Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Visit their website to apply for the program or learn more information about eligibility.


Score Spectrum free internet for students when you sign up for a discounted plan and use the ACP program to cover the cost.

The Spectrum Internet Assist program offers discounted plans to families in need and the cost of this internet service is covered by enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program. To qualify, you must be receiving the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP, or be on Supplemental Security Income.

It’s important to note that Spectrum Internet Assist does NOT include Wi-Fi, but you can add it on for just $5 a month. Visit Spectrum’s website to learn more about the program or to sign up.


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Verizon has free internet for students who use their Verizon Forward Program while also enrolled in the ACP program.

Getting Verizon free internet for students is easy! Anyone who qualifies for the ACP program is also eligible for the Verizon Forward Program. There are no hidden fees or equipment charges. If you belong to the ACP program, simply visit Verizon’s website to check availability in your area and apply.

After your internet is hooked up, contact Verizon and the company will apply your monthly ACP discount to your bill. Visit Verizon’s website for more information or to apply.


Signing up for Comcast’s free internet for students is easy. If you qualify for the ACP program, your bill is covered.

Comcast is another major internet service provider that offers heavily discounted plans to families with students. Both the Internet Essentials plan (just $9.95 per month) and the Internet Essentials Plus plan (just $29.95 per month) are completely covered with your $30 monthly discount from the Affordable Connectivity Program. These plans offer you free equipment and do not require a credit check.

Head on over to Comcast’s website to sign up or check to see if you meet eligibility requirements.


If you’re part of the ACP program, you can score free internet for students from AT & T.

The Access From AT&T program offers free internet for students when also enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, as your ACP Benefits cover your monthly bill. If you don’t belong to the ACP program, you can still apply for Access From AT&T to score highly discounted internet.

Visit AT&T’s website to check your eligibility and apply.


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About the writer:

Kara is a writer and photographer from the Midwest. Her creative work has appeared in various publications over the past decade. With a background in finance, she loves to be money-savvy.


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  1. Virginia Eagle

    My T-Mobile box from the one mullion program stop working and it has no option to order another one I called T-Mobile they said it was still data on there I went to T-Mobile store they tried to get me Internet at home I’m just trying to see how to replace my T-Mobile box that stopped working from the 10 million program does anybody have any advice or tell me how I can get a new one

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Hey there, Virginia! You can try reaching out to customer service for Project 10Million at 1-855-521-9383. Hoping they might be able to help! 🤗❤️

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