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- Internet Access Options
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Free Wifi is currently available to the community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Students may use school issued devices in school parking lots where they can obtain a signal. (May NOT enter buildings)
In additon to the Blackwater Regional Library Branches in Waverly and Wakefield; service is also available:
Offered 24/7 free of charge compliments of Owen Ford, Telpage, and Mid Atlantic Broadband Communities Corp.
(Questions, please call Telpage at 434-634-5100)- JARRETT at Owen Ford
- Owen Ford will have designated parking for Internet in front of the building during regular business hours.
- Park anywhere while business is closed.
- EMPORIA at Telpage
- Parking lot at corner of South Main St. and Laurel St.
- Search for WiFi connections & select "Remote Learning WiFi"
- There is no password needed
Possible Internet Providers (You Pay)
[NOTE: Sussex County Public Schools is NOT endorsing any ISP and cannot speak to quality of service, customer service, or coverage. Information provided here is just a courtesy sharing of information.]
Comcast is increasing access to their Internet Essentials Low Income Internet Services. www.internetessentials.com; reach out to Terry Ellis at 804 - 536- 7840
Comcast Government Programs - Internet Essentials Offers Internet Svc w/ free modem $9.95 per month. - 855-846-8376
Prerequisite / child have to been enrolled in nutrition program - New Customers can qualify over phone and can pick up modem at any of our Svc centers nearby.
Laptops offered w program $150
Call if need any further assistance! (Contact Gloria Harris (804) 928-4372).
Another Comcast option: If anyone need regular internet through Comcast -
Basic pkg is 39.99 w/$10 autopay!
They can rent modem for $14 (Contact Gloria Harris (804) 928-4372).
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist
https://www.verizon.com/support/consumer/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount
- JARRETT at Owen Ford