Affordable Internet Resources
Choosing an Affordable High-Speed Internet Provider
Choosing an affordable high-speed Internet provider requires a number of decisions and calculations. Not all Internet Service Providers are available in all regions of California. In fact, most areas are covered by only a few providers. The information below is a step-by-step guide to finding affordable offers.
STEP 1: Go go to EveryoneOn.org, AllConnect.com, Mobile Citizen, and www.internetforallnow.org—please check all four!—Put in your home address and/or zip code.
STEP 2: Determine which Internet Service Provider serves your location and review the offers in your area to compare.
STEP 3: Determine your data usage. Every household uses the Internet differently. If you only send emails and do basic research online, you will need a low data usage plan. If you plan to stream movies, play video games, or have multiple people using multiple devices simultaneously, you will need a higher data usage plan.
TIP: Learn how to manage your family’s data usage, secure your privacy and identity online, and protect your children online at Common Sense Media and the Federal Trade Commission.