"Home Wi-Fi may have seemed like a luxury not long ago. Yet now that nearly everything can - or is required to - be done online, we all need speedy internet to communicate, pay bills, take online classes, and work from home. While you can find free Wi-Fi around your community, it's not an ideal solution for working or learning from home."
"Plus, public internet connections aren't always secure. You could use your phone's 5G data for a hotspot, but there are drawbacks to that method, too. You might run into data limits that vary by carrier, and unlimited data seems to be largely a thing of the past. When it comes down to it, home Wi-Fi can get expensive, depending on where you live and what providers are available."
Many essential activities require speedy home internet, and free public Wi-Fi or phone hotspots present security, data limit, and cost drawbacks. Home Wi-Fi costs vary by location and provider, but assistance programs can reduce expenses. The federal Lifeline program offers up to $9.25 monthly discount nationwide, with eligible households on Tribal lands receiving up to $34.25 monthly. Lifeline eligibility is generally income-based and may include participation in programs such as SNAP or SSI. Additional provider-specific discounts and low-cost options, including dial-up services, may be available.
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