Low-Cost or Affordable Broadband Programs

Low-Cost Provider Programs

Below is a list of programs offered by internet service providers in Michigan. These are subject to change by the provider. This is not an exhaustive list of low-cost programs and MIHI does not endorse any provider or program.

Provider	Program Name	Cost and Features	Eligibility	How to Apply
AT&T	Access from AT&T	$30/month or less based on the maximum speed available at your address up to 100Mbps	Households that participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for California residents only, National School Lunch or with a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.	Apply for AT&T online
Spectrum	Spectrum Internet Assist	$15/month Up to 50 Mbps Internet Free modem & option for in-home Wi-Fi at $5/month Free unlimited access to nationwide out-of-home Wi-Fi access points No data caps or extra fees	Households with families on The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch Seniors 65 years or older and eligible for or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP	Apply for Spectrum online
Comcast	Internet Essentials	$9.95/month Starting at 50 Mbps	Households with at least one child on The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch Households that receive housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others, or were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program with Xfinity	Apply for Comcast online
PCs for People	PCs for People	$15.00/month 50 Mbps Mobile Hotspot	Must be currently participating in a government-based assistance program or have a qualifying household income (less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines or 60% of area median income)	Apply for PCs for People online
Surf Internet	Surf 50	$25/month 50 Mbps Free Modem	Available to all households in Surf Internet service areas. This monthly price is not an introductory rate and does not require a yearly contract.	Apply for Surf Internet online

Let us know about any other programs. Email LEO-MIHighSpeedInternet@michigan.gov with the subject line Low-Cost Internet Programs.

NDIA Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) offers a helpful resource called Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans that features top providers offering reliable, low-cost internet plans. These plans have been evaluated using NDIA's Grading Internet for Good (GIG) system, which assesses affordability, speed, data allowances and customer protections.

To explore the full list of preferred low-cost internet plans, visit the NDIA Honor Roll page.

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