ARPA: Free Internet

High Speed Internet service at no cost to you!
GREAT NEWS! The City of Edina is sponsoring free monthly, high-speed home internet service to eligible households through the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. Sign up today and you could have reliable, high-speed internet set up in your home in as little as one week.
Click here to get started on your application or you can apply in person at City Hall.
High Speed Internet service at no cost to you!
GREAT NEWS! The City of Edina is sponsoring free monthly, high-speed home internet service to eligible households through the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. Sign up today and you could have reliable, high-speed internet set up in your home in as little as one week.
Click here to get started on your application or you can apply in person at City Hall.
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Additional Information
Share Additional Information on Facebook Share Additional Information on Twitter Share Additional Information on Linkedin Email Additional Information linkThe City of Edina strives to provide accessible, easy-to-understand information about the Free Internet Program being offered to eligible residents. Please review the following information and contact City staff if you have any questions.
- Internet Service through Comcast: Xfinity. The City of Edina shall not be providing home internet service to you directly. The City provides eligible individuals a unique access code to sign up for monthly home internet service through the Comcast Internet Essentials Program which offers Xfinity highspeed internet (50 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload).
- No internet bill. For eligible participants that enroll in the Free Internet Program and activate their Internet Essentials account, the City will be able to sponsor 100% of the monthly cost of your internet service (approximately $9.95/month). The program will last until all funding is exhausted or the end of 2026, whichever comes first. Once the program ends, participants may choose to continue their Internet Essentials Service for the regular monthly cost of approximately $9.95+tax.
- Eligibility. All residents currently living in affordable housing units are eligible. Participants must be a resident of the City of Edina and household income may not exceed 80% of the area-median-income for Hennepin County. For a family of 4, this is $94,650 in household income for the year; limits will change based on household size. For more information about specific eligibility information, please contact City staff.
- Make sure the Internet Essentials Program meets your needs. You should review the information on Comcast’s website related to the Internet Essentials Program to determine if the program will meet your unique needs.
- Public Data. The City of Edina is subject to all public data rules and regulations, including Minnesota Data Practices laws and American Rescue Plan Act reporting requirements.
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Enrollment Process
- Step 1: Submit your application to the City of Edina
- Step 2: City of Edina staff will review your application and contact eligible participants with a unique enrollment code
- Step 3: Go to apply.internetessentials.com or call 844-963-0178 and provide your name, home address, and the unique code to Comcast staff
- Step 4: In approximately 5-7 days, you will receive everything you need directly from Comcast to activate your internet service
NOTE: If you are already a Comcast subscriber, your account will be enrolled into this program when you complete Step 3 and there will be no service interruptions.
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Eligibility
Share Eligibility on Facebook Share Eligibility on Twitter Share Eligibility on Linkedin Email Eligibility linkResidents that meet all of the following criteria may qualify for this program.
- You must live in the City of Edina
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- Your annual household income must be lower than the defined limits (based on number of people living together)*
Number of People in Household Annual Household Income Limit 1 $66,300 2 $75,750 3 $85,200 4 $94,650 5 $102,250 6 $109,800 7 $117,400 8 $124,950 Additional information may be required to determine eligibility.
NOTE: All residents currently living in affordable housing units in the City are eligible.
Questions? Contact Us!
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Phone 952-833-9578 Email shawkinson@edinamn.gov
Lifecycle
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Sign Up Now for free monthly internet
ARPA: Free Internet is currently at this stageEdina households can sign up for free internet service. Household income limits apply.
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Program Timeline
this is an upcoming stage for ARPA: Free InternetThe City budgeted an additional $100,000 for this program starting in 2023. The program will continue until the funding is exhausted or the end of 2025, whichever comes first.
FAQs
- Who is eligible for free internet?
- Am I eligible if I currently have Comcast internet service?
- What types of internet speeds are provided?
- What if I don't have a home computer or smart device?
- Are there additional set up or installation costs? What about equipment rental costs?
- Is there a waiting period after I set up the free internet service?
- Am I eligible if I already am signed up for the Internet Essentials Program?