Internet providers are offering cheap subscriptions to make high-speed internet available to users struggling financially as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy.
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People who qualify for federal assistance may be eligible for low-cost internet access. Demand for such programs is growing as unemployment rises. Experts say access to high-speed internet is crucial for everything from homeschooling to remote work to job hunting.
“Programs like this are essential now more than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven once and for all that internet access is not a luxury,” Tyler Cooper, editor in chief of BroadbandNow, a database of internet service providers, said in an email interview. “It is a necessity of daily life, and like water and electricity, it should be made as accessible as possible to every American. Access to the internet allows us to stay connected with each other remotely; it allows us to continue learning, working, and supporting our families.”
Verizon is making high-quality, reliable, cap-free high-speed Internet more accessible to customers who qualify for financial assistance through Verizon Fios Forward. Fios Forward is faster than traditional home Internet utilities and lowers the cost of Fios to $19.99 per month plus tax.
