Low-Cost Internet
Did you know you may be able to access low-cost internet services?
Connected for Success
The Connected for Success program includes free installation and modem rental, unlimited data and no credit checks, and a needs assessment to help determine which speed best meets the household’s needs.
You may be eligible for this program if:
- You are in receipt of OW or ODSP
- You are a senior in receipt of GIS
- You are a tenant in a not-for-profit housing corporation partnered with the program. Several housing providers in Durham, including Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation and Ajax Municipal Housing Corporation, are partners and a full list of housing partners is available here.
Eligible customers can apply and get more information through the Connected for Success website
Connecting Families Initiative (CFI)
The Connecting Families Initiative (CFI) is a collaboration between Internet service providers (ISPs) across Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to help Canadians living with low-income access affordable home Internet. You may qualify if:
- You are a family that lives with low-income and currently receives the maximum Canada Child Benefit (CCB), or
- You are an older adult that lives with low-income and currently receives the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
If you qualify, you will get a letter from the Government of Canada to sign-up on the online portal. If you don’t currently have internet at home or need help signing up, visit a local library or community centre that offers public Internet access, or call Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, at 1-800-328-6189 (voice); 1-866-694-6189 (TTY).
For more information visit the Frequently asked questions: Connecting Families, or call, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Contact Centre at 1-800-328-6189.
Borrow a Mobile HotSpot or Internet Kit for free from the library
Many libraries offer mobile hotspot/wifi kits for library patrons to borrow that provide free internet access at home. Note - the length of time that you can borrow the kit varies from library to library and late return fees may apply. Generally, all that is needed is a library card, which you can get free of charge. Check with your local library for availability.
Durham Region Libraries
Pickering Public Library
Ajax Public Library
Whitby Public Library
Oshawa Public Libraries
Clarington Public Library
Uxbridge Public Library
Scugog Public Library
Brock Libraries
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