There are several options for Colby students, faculty, and staff who lack a connection to the Internet at their home or residence during this period of remote learning, teaching, and working.
Inside and outside of the United States
The eduroam network is available in 101 territories worldwide and is accessible to anyone with current Colby credentials. For more information on where and how to connect to the eduroam network, please see the following:
Inside the United States
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission launched a “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” on March 13, 2020 and most major Internet service and cellular network providers have signed on. We have listed many of them below, with links to additional information.
- Comcast offers free WiFi for two months to low income households and open access to all Xfinity hotspots.
- Spectrum / Charter offers free Internet service for two months to students K-12 through college and open access to its wifi hotspots.
- Charter hotspot locations
- Charter COVID-19 response
- More information on Charter’s free Internet service for students : (844)-488-8395
- Wireless / cellular carriers such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile had offered discounts and unlimited data earlier in the year. Contact your preferred provider for more up-to-date information.