The Digital Divide has created a country of Internet Haves and Internet Have Nots. But there are programs designed especially for Americans who cannot afford expensive, traditional plans. This presentation shows what those programs are, and shares some stats on the sad state of broadband in this country. For details on all the programs, visit http://www.cheapinternet.com.

1. Five great ways to get
cheap internet
Includes special subsidized programs
for low-income Americans

2. Who’s online in America?!
And who’s not?

3. Computer and internet usage at home over time
100%
Computer usage at home
Internet usage at home
Value Axis
75%
First,!
the good news
50%
Computer and internet
usage is increasing. "
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But this general growth
hides a disparity among
the haves and have-nots."
25%
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The bad news is…
0%
1997
2000
2001
2003
2007
2009
2010
2011

4. Low-income decreases internet access
Low-income
Americans have!
less access
Households with internet at home
51.5%
Under $50,000 a year
April
72.8%
$50,000 a year and over
0
0.2
0.4
Home internet usage
drops as household
income drops."
0.6
0.8
Individuals with internet access somewhere
Under $50,000 a year
57%
April
82.50%
$50,000 a year and over
0
0.225
0.45
0.675
0.9
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Individuals in those
households also have
less access out of the
home.

5. Computer and internet usage by race & ethnicity
100%
Black
Hispanc
White
Asian
Value Axis
75%
The dramatic
impact of race
and ethnicity
Race and ethnicity are
huge factors in rates of
computer and internet
usage."
50%
"
25%
Blacks and hispanic
usage is far lower than
white and Asian.
0%
Computer Use at Home
Internet Use at Home

6. How can low-income!
Americans get online?

7. Three primary programs
Special internet access programs have been set up just for lowincome Americans. The primary providers are:
Internet Essentials: For households with students who qualify for
the National School Lunch Program. $9.95/month.
Internet Basics: For those who meet low-income levels or are on
government assistance (SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, etc.). $9.95/month.
Connect2Compete: Various inexpensive plans offered.
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8. Other low-cost programs
If ineligible for a low-income program, there are other inexpensive
programs that could meet the needs of many struggling Americans
looking to get online without the high cost.
FreedomPop: 10GB data @ 1.5 Mbps for $9.95/month
NetZero: Unlimited data @ 768 Mbps for $9.95/month
In addition, there are other misc inexpensive programs
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9. There’s also free internet
Anyone can get free monthly internet service from companies like
NetZero, FreedomPop and others. There are strict usage limits, but
these are great options for those with low-use requirements.
FreedomPop: 1GB data @ 1.5 Mbps, no monthly cost
NetZero: 200MB mobile data @ 4G speed, no monthly cost
Other plans are coming online in the future

10. Coming soon:
Cheap government internet?
And the best news of all is that government-subsidized
internet programs are on the way.
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Lifeline Assistance, the “free government cell phone” program, will soon
offer needy Americans broadband access at a low, subsidized price."
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Currently being tested across the country, it should be rolling out in 2014."
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An estimated 20 million have Lifeline cell phones. How many of them will
also get cheap internet?

11. Many cheap and free options
now available to choose from
A quick review of the programs:
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Subsidized programs:
Internet Essentials, Internet Basics, & Connect2Compete"
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Inexpensive or free programs:
Low-use plans from NetZero and FreedomPop."
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Coming soon: Lifeline program to offer broadband internet

12. Let’s get everyone online
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