FCPS Families in Free Meals Program May Be Eligible for Low-Cost Internet Program

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Public Schools families who are enrolled in the free meals program may be eligible for Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete program, which provides broadband Internet connectivity to low-income families.

Connect2Compete supplies broadband Internet access to low-income, unconnected families who live in Fairfax County, providing Internet access at home for homework help, online educational materials, and job searches. Qualifying families—those who are eligible for free meals and who meet other criteria—will be offered Internet service for $9.95 per month, a free modem rental, free installation, and a price guarantee for two years.

For more information about the program, call 1-855-222-3252 or visit Connect2Compete.org/Cox.

Families who live in areas served by Comcast may be able to get low-cost Internet and computers through the Comcast Internet Essentials program. Call 1-855-846-8376 or visit http://www.internetessentials.com/.