Free and Low-cost Internet Access Options
There are several options for connecting to the Internet from your home. These services may not be available in all areas. They also are not endorsed by or affiliated with Normandale Community College and are only provided as a convenience to students, faculty and staff preparing for remote access instruction, work and support service provision.
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Free Xfinity WiFi from Comcast Xfinity has announced free Internet access through their WiFi hotspots nationwide. A map of hotspots is available at: http://www.xfinity.com/wifi. When at a hotspot, just select “xfinitywifi” in the list of available connections and then launch a browser. Further information on additional services and options is available at the Free Xfinity WiFI from Comcast link above.
State of Minnesota Office of Broadband Development: Reduced rates for broadband service Information on how to get reduced rates for broadband service from Comcast, Charter and Midco. Not all companies serve all areas of Minnesota.
Spectrum Internet Assist from Charter Communications Reduced-cost home internet service from Spectrum is available for qualified households. Charter is also offering free broadband for 60 days for new households with K–12 and college students.
Midco Lifeline Midco Lifeline is federal program that provides affordable home phone or internet access for qualified lower-income families.
PCs for People: Purchase Low-Cost Internet This not-for-profit organization provides prepaid high-speed internet service and other technology for eligible customers.
Internet Essentials Internet Essentials is a special program sponsored by Comcast. It provides affordable high-speed Internet for low-income households. You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. New customers will receive two months of free service due to the coronavirus.
Normandale Campus WiFi
Normandale Community College provides WiFi access to students and employees as long as the campus is open. WiFi access is now also available in the front parking lot closest to the building. We have expanded access to fully cover lots 1 and 2. For more information, please visit WiFi in the Normandale Parking Lot