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Getting Families, Educators Connected
The following resources are available to help Delaware families connect to the internet during the 2020-21 school year. Please share as appropriate. Services are continually updated so families should contact providers directly for more information, including potential changes.
Services by County
New Castle County
Resource Description Cost Contact Comcast Service Areas Comcast Internet Essentials available for qualifying families $9.95/month Via a mobile device:
https://apply.internetessentials.com/
Via phone: 1-800-XFINITY
Delaware WiFi Map Connect with the best WiFi hotspots in Delaware. Free https://www.wifimap.io/3327-delaware-free-wifi Public Libraries Access wireless in Delaware public library parking lots Free Delawarelibraries.org Kent County
Resource Description Cost Contact BlooSurf DDOE offer provides free broadband coverage for qualifying Delaware families with no landline-based options. Service available 8am-8pm. Teacher discounts available.
Free installation and 3 months of service for qualifying families with no landline-based options. Subsequent charges are $30/mo. $30 router charge may apply.
Families and educators may qualify for certain services based on income, if they have a child who receives special education services, or if they teach in a Delaware school.
Bloosurf offers teachers a 20% discount on monthly services.Families should:
1.First contact BlooSurf (1-866-319-7172) to determine if their address is serviceable.
2.Fill out an eligibility form at their home school. Families must show proof of participation in one of the following: Free and Reduced Lunch, Medicaid, Public Housing Assistance, SNAP, TANF, SSI, NSLP/Head Start, LIHEAP or WIC.
Home schools will forward all applications to the appropriate parties and further information will be provided to families by phone.
Comcast Service Areas Comcast Internet Essentials available for qualifying families. $9.95/month Via a mobile device: https://apply.internetessentials.com/
Via phone: 1-800-XFINITY
Delaware WiFi Map Connect with the best WiFi hotspots in Delaware. Free https://www.wifimap.io/3327-delaware-free-wifi Public Libraries Access wireless in Delaware public library parking lots. Free Delawarelibraries.org Sussex County
Resource Description Cost Contact Mediacom Service Areas Mediacom Connect2Compete $9.95/month Via a mobile device:
Via phone: 1-855-904-2225
BlooSurf DDOE offer provides free broadband coverage for qualifying Delaware families with no landline-based options.
Service available 8am-8pm. Teacher discounts available.
Free installation and 3 months of service for qualifying families with no landline-based options. Subsequent charges are $30/mo. $30 router charge may apply.
Families and educators may qualify for certain services based on income, if they have a child who receives special education services, or if they teach in a Delaware school.
Bloosurf offers teachers a 20% discount on monthly services.Families should:
1.First contact BlooSurf (1-866-319-7172) to determine if their address is serviceable.
2.Fill out an eligibility form at their home school. Families must show proof of participation in one of the following: Free and Reduced Lunch, Medicaid, Public Housing Assistance, SNAP, TANF, SSI, NSLP/Head Start, LIHEAP or WIC.
Home schools will forward all applications to the appropriate parties and further information will be provided to families by phone.
Comcast Service Areas Comcast Internet Essentials available for qualifying families. $9.95/mo Via a mobile device:
https://apply.internetessentials.com/
Via phone: 1-800-XFINITY
Delaware WiFi Map Connect with the best WiFi hotspots in Delaware. Free https://www.wifimap.io/3327-delaware-free-wifi Public Libraries Access wireless in Delaware public library parking lots.
Note: Bridgeville, Seaford, Frankford, and Millsboro public libraries are open. Patrons can enter for limited time by appointment.
Free Delawarelibraries.org Provider-Specific Information
The providers listed below offer internet access to Delaware residents. Each link accesses a provider’s COVID site wherever possible.
Statewide Providers
1-800-837-4966
1-800-922-0204
1-800-266-2278
1-800-331-0500
1-800-937-8997
1-888-211-4727
Selective Service Area Providers
1-888-536-9600
Middletown, Delaware City, New Castle, Odessa, Port Penn, St. Georges, Townsend and Clayton