During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Video typically streams in SD quality.
It only 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.
See the FAQs for the list of government assistance programs you can use to verify eligibility for the free program.
We’re offering free and low-cost data plans to keep your students connected. Get more information about Project 10Million for school districts below.
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
During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Video typically streams at DVD quality (480p).
With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, we’re donating $500,000 to create 18 scholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
Our nationwide contest, The Changemaker Challenge, mobilizes the next generation to create positive change in their communities.
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.
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.
Project 10Million is an initiative aimed at delivering Internet connectivity to millions of underserved student households. The program offers free Internet and free mobile hotspots – and access to low-cost laptops and tablets.
Project 10Million offers free 100GBs/year of data, free mobile hotspots, and access to low-cost laptops and tablets, to students 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):
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.
Eligible students can get FREE high-speed data and FREE mobile hotspots. Additionally, they will have access to low-cost laptops and tablets. An optional 4GB 30-day data pass is available for $15.
No! The program is open to every eligible student.
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.
It’s easy! Just use the “Apply Now” link on this page to begin the enrollment process or visit a
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
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.
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.
No, you don’t need to do a thing! Your data will automatically reset to 100GB on the annual anniversary of the day you activated your hotspot device until your five years of data expire.
Eligible students will receive the
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
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:
Laptop options:
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.
