Grande Communications, an area provider of fiber and broadband services, announced recently a series of steps to help residential and business customers who’ve been affected directly and indirectly by COVID-19 address expanded internet connectivity needs, as well as mitigate financial hardships.
As part of the plan, Grande Communications will offer free internet and WiFi for 60 days to all qualifying low-income households — including students in low-income households who do not already subscribe to their internet service and who enroll in the Internet First program.
The Internet First program includes 60 days of complimentary Internet First service, followed by $9.95/month for 10 months. Grande said it is affordable internet designed to help families and students in low-income households to have reliable access to the internet. It will enable families to home school, do homework and access educational resources, according to Grande. Grande said that it will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely.
