Internet Away from School

According to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 14% of children, nationwide, ages 3-18 don't have internet access at home.

Reasons for not having home internet vary. Most families surveyed by NCES reported that they simply don’t need it. However, 34% reported not having internet because they were unable to afford it, 4% because they did not have a home computer, and 4% because an internet connection was not available in their area.

Work with your Current Provider

If you are having issues with connectivity or feel your bandwidth is not adequate, please contact your current service provider to ensure your hardware is in working order and what options are available around your available bandwidth.

Extended Wi-fi Zones @ YPS

Yukon Public Schools is working to extend wifi coverage outside our school buildings in designated wi-fi zones. We are working to have this coverage available at all sites. Schools that will have wi-fi zones starting August 24th are:

Ranchwood Elementary
Skyview Elementary
Myers Elementary
Shedeck Elementary
YPS Service Center Bldg. (formerly the 6th Grade Academy)

Cellular Wireless Access Points via Kajeet

We are deploying cellular wireless access points that can connect up to 65 devices at a time to several residential areas across our community. Communications will be sent out to those areas with how to connect and the location of these access points.

Mobile Hotspots

In some situations a mobile hotspot may be issued to students to take home. Contact your school principal, to discuss this option if needed. All low-cost options should be exhausted before inquiring about a hotspot. When a hotspot has been approved for issuance a hotspot consent form must be completed by the parent/guardian. Hotspots are reserved for those that live in our rural areas and those with no internet service and access to services in their area.

Low Cost Options & Discounts

If your family has signed up for free or reduced lunch, low-cost access options in our area are available. Families can sign up for free or reduced lunch by clicking here.

AT&T

https://www.att.com/internet/access/

Program: Access

Details:

$10 per month (plus taxes)
10 Mbps
No term commitment
No deposit
No installation fees
In-home Wi-Fi modem included

To Qualify:

Eligibility based on income and on households participating in National School Lunch Program/Head Start or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) or that receive Supplemental Security Income (CA residents only).
Applicants must be without outstanding debt for AT&T fixed internet service within the last six months or outstanding debt incurred under this program.

Cox communications

COX

https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html

Program: Connect2Compete

Details:

$9.95 per month (plus taxes)
Up to 50 Mbps
No term commitment
No deposit
No installation fees
In-home Wi-Fi modem included

To Qualify:

At least one student in grades K-12 lives in the applying household.
At least one person in applying household must participate in one of these government assistance programs: National School Lunch Program (NSLP), SNAP, TANF or public housing.
Applicants must have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service in the last 90 days, have outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment.

Verizon

https://www.verizonwireless.com/

Offering new affordable internet plans for low-income households. Qualified customers can purchase Fios 200/200Mbps home internet service for just $19.99/month with a free year of Disney+ and no router rental charges for two months.
Continuing current practice of placing no data caps on Verizon home broadband and home voice services.

FCC - Lifeline discount

FCC - Lifeline Discount

https://www.lifelinesupport.org/

Households that make less than 135% of federal poverty guidelines or have at least one member participating in certain public assistance programs
$9.95 off monthly internet or phone bill through certain Internet Service Providers

FCC - Lifeline discount tribal lands

FCC - Lifeline Discount Tribal Lands

https://www.lifelinesupport.org/additional-support-for-tribal-lands/

Low-income households on federally recognized Tribal lands
$34.95 off monthly internet bill