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During school closures, parents may be looking for affordable internet providers. We offer the following information as a courtesy to parents/guardians.

Internet For All Now: The California Emerging Technology Fund has provided this link to affordable offers as well as a number to call (1-844-841-INFO (4636)) someone who can assist parents: Affordable Internet Offers.

Some cell phone providers are offering the tethering (hotspot) functionality for existing cell phones for free during this time of need. We recommend that parents reach out to their current mobile providers to see what they are offering at this time.

Here is a list of Providers and their services:

FCC Lifeline Program: www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers Federal Communication Commission Lifeline Program for LowIncome Consumers Search for Lifeline Providers in Your Area

Comcast/Xfinity: http://www.comcastcorporation.com/COVID-19/ COVID-19 Response: New customers who sign-up for Internet Essentials will receive 60 days of free internet service, increase speeds from 15/2 to 25/3, 40 hours of Xfinity Wifi hotspots per month and open on an unlimited basis. Internet Essentials Free to New Customers Xfinity WiFi Free for Everyone Pausing Our Data Plan No Disconnects or Late Fees

AT&T: https://accessatt.solixcs.com/#/home COVID-19 Response: No termination regardless of ability to pay, waive late payment fees due to inability to pay, and keep public WIFI hotspots open for those who need them. (855) 220-5211 Up to $10 per month (plus taxes) 10 Mbps No term commitment No deposit No installation fees In-home Wi-Fi modem included

Spectrum/Charter: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist COVID-19 Response: Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, announced it will make its services available for free for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who don’t already have internet through the company. Free Internet modem High-speed Internet at 30 Mbps No data caps No contracts Optional in-home WiFi service at $5/month

Sprint: https://newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.htm COVID-19 Response: Complimentary international calling rates from the U.S. to countries defined by the CDC as Level 3. Metered data plans receive unlimited data for 60 days Additional 20GB of mobile hotspot data per month for 60 days Coming soon: Mobile hotspot-capable handsets who don’t have mobile hotspot today will receive 20GB per month for 60 days

T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-update-on-covid-19-response ALL current customers will have unlimited smartphone data (excluding roaming). An additional 20GB of mobile hotspot / tethering service/extra free data up to 5GB of data per month Increasing the data allowance for free to schools and students using our Empower ED digital learning programs to ensure each participant has access to at least 20GB of data per month

Cox: https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html $9.95 per month (plus taxes) 10 Mbps No term commitment/No deposit No installation fee/ In-home Wi-Fi modem included

Carriers that market Paid/low cost wireless hotspots: Mobile Citizen: https://mobilecitizen.org/ Plans starting at $10/month Human-I-T: https://www.human-i-t.org/ Low-cost Internet and devices: Kajeet: https://www.kajeet.net/ Offers 4-month plans

We know this school year will be different but you don't have to go it alone. You'll find a variety of ways to help your child stay on track and help you manage it all.

Dedicated learning environment with no distractions to keep your child focused and motivated to learn • Coaches keep your child on track with school assignments and online school sessions • Coordination and communication with school teachers to make it easy on you

• Social connection with peers, with appropriate social distancing.

Proven, personal and intensive tutoring programs, online or in-person • Highly customized learning plan to ensure your child master skills in math, reading, writing and more • Online or face-to-face attention and learning time with expert, caring Sylvan-certified teachers • Direct impact in classroom with school-aligned curriculum

Online instruction to keep your child's skills sharp and on grade-level • Get personalized attention with live face to face sessions. • Get guided support with at-home learning • Work on skill gaps or even get ahead and master new skills

Sylvan Learning Center of Modesto 1101 Standiford Ave. Ste C-1 Modesto, CA 95350 209-491-5406 modestodirector@sylvancenter.com