We're working to connect 10Million students with free internet access.
During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Video typically streams in SD quality.
Apply for your child.
Students (K-12) could be eligible for a free hotspot & more.
Get 200GB at no cost and an optional data pass for $10—all current and newly qualifying customers included. It takes 5 minutes to apply and you’ll have it for 5 years.
Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications. Check eligibility or see the list of qualifying programs below.
Here's how it works.
See the FAQs for the list of government assistance programs you can use to verify eligibility for the free program.
Free 200GB of internet per year for 5 years.
Free hotspot with free shipping.
No fees, costs, or annual re-certifications.
Your child can qualify for Project 10Million through eligibility for the National School Lunch Program.
They also can qualify through participation in many government programs, including:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via P-EBT or EBT
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Medicaid
- Head Start
- Foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth
T-Mobile is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in support of Project 10Million.
Are you an interested school administrator or educator?
We’re offering free and low-cost data plans to keep your students connected. Get more information about Project 10Million for school districts below.
Affordable devices for hybrid learning.
Once you’ve signed your family up for Project 10Million, you can purchase these affordable devices at-cost through your account or at your nearest
- Samsung Chromebook 4
- TCL Tab 8 LE
During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Video typically streams at DVD quality (480p).
Our support for students goes beyond connectivity.
Providing scholarships at HBCUs.
With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, we’re donating $500,000 to create 18 scholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
Become a changemaker.
Our nationwide contest, The Changemaker Challenge, mobilizes the next generation to create positive change in their communities.
Get—or give—free live tutoring.
At Schoolhouse.world, Project 10Million students can use their free hotspot device to get virtual tutoring sessions at no cost or find opportunities to volunteer as a peer tutor.
The power of our network, empowering the next generation.
From urban cities to rural America, students across the U.S. can benefit from the expanded reach and capacity of our biggest and best network ever with reliable, dependable service—when and where it's needed most.
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Our commitment to building stronger communities.
Questions about Project 10Million?
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Project 10Million is an initiative aimed at delivering Internet connectivity to millions of underserved student households. For eligible students, the program offers free Internet and free mobile hotspots.
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Starting September 26, 2024, current and newly qualifying kindergarten through 12th grade Project 10Million student families who signed up with
T-Mobile will get double the data each year (200GB) and a new low-cost 10GB data pass option if they hit their data limit, so they can quickly regain access for just $10. These program enhancements will be automatic and no additional actions will be necessary.Starting in October 2024, those school districts with the greatest needs will have the opportunity to receive more data for their students as well—up to 200GB per year.
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Project 10Million lines are allocated across states based on population and split evenly over five school years. We are working to connect every student, and we want to be as equitable as possible. If we have already met the allocation for a state that year, we will pause new activations and re-open on the next July 1st. It’s possible that your school is already working to get you connected, so please check with your principal or counselor.
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Project 10Million offers free 200GBs/year of data, free mobile hotspots, to students K-12 eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) - one per household. Parents will need to provide proof of NSLP eligibility for free or reduced-price meals upon enrollment. This verification can be in the form of a NSLP notification letter or proof of enrollment in other qualified government programs such as (but not limited to):
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via P-EBT or EBT
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Medicaid
- Head Start
- Foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth
Puerto Rico students are also eligible. Since all students in Puerto Rico are included in the NSLP, parents/guardians need to prove enrollment in a K-12 school in Puerto Rico by providing the student’s report card from the school or their certificate of enrollment. The certificate of enrollment is emailed to parent/guardians from the Department of Education upon enrollment in school.
All documentation must be properly signed and dated anywhere from the 2019 school year to present.
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No, you don’t need to do a thing! Your data will automatically reset to 200GB on the annual anniversary of the day you activated your hotspot device until your five years of data expire.
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Eligible students can get FREE 200GB of high-speed data and FREE mobile hotspots. An optional 10GB 30-day data pass is available for $10.
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Eligible students will receive the
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No! The program is open to every eligible student.
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The hotspot comes with a quick start guide that walks you through the setup process. Once the hotspot is turned on and connects, the line is activated on the
T-Mobile network. That’s it! Your child is ready to get online, do schoolwork and connect with teachers and peers. If there are any hiccups with setup, try turning the hotspot off and back on. If that doesn’t help, call care at 1-877-PRJ-10MN. -
You can expect your free hotspot to arrive in approximately 3-5 business days. You will receive an email with tracking information once the hotspot is shipped.
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Many school districts have a 1:1 program in place that gives students a laptop they can use at home. For those that don’t currently have a device, we will help get students connected to their free hotspot by offering parents an opportunity to purchase a laptop or tablet at our cost – which we will ship to the student’s house free. Parents can choose from four different devices – all designed for student and educator use. These devices are not cellular alone, but they can access our network via WiFi connection to your free hotspot.
Tablet option:
- TCL Tab 8 LE
Laptop options:
- Samsung Chromebook 4
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It’s easy! Just use the “Apply Now” link on this page to begin the enrollment process or visit a
T-Mobile retail store to receive assistance enrolling online. During enrollment, you will need to:- Upload an image of your child’s NSLP letter with approval for Free or Reduced-Priced Meals. This verification can be in the form of a NSLP notification letter or proof of enrollment in other qualified government programs such as (but not limited to):
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via P-EBT or EBT
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Medicaid
- Head Start
- Foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth
- If you need a copy of the NSLP letter, you should contact your school administrator (Counselor or Principal)
- In Puerto Rico, upload your child’s report card from their school or certificate of enrollment from the Department of Education.
Provide your email and street address, as well as your child’s student ID number and School District
It’s recommended you check coverage in your area before enrolling
- Upload an image of your child’s NSLP letter with approval for Free or Reduced-Priced Meals. This verification can be in the form of a NSLP notification letter or proof of enrollment in other qualified government programs such as (but not limited to):
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Yes, a content filter, Web Guard, is included with the hotspot plan. See Web Guard's Support Page for details on what is blocked and what is not blocked.
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We are taking steps to ensure hotspot devices and service are distributed fairly across the country, so there are enrollment limits for each state. To help allocate hotspots fairly and help make sure distribution is equitable across the country, the exact number available in each state will vary based on population.