[CASL-L] WiFi hotspots

[Sara Hsiang]

This is the message from IT in my district (I don’t  know how it was achieved):
“Hello Stratford Families and Staff:

Optimum/Altice/Cablevision has opened their public wifi access to everyone with no restrictions or accounts.

Many will be able see "optimumwifi"from their homes and throughout Stratford. Hopefully some in need with see this on their phones.  Please spread the word.”


Sara Chute Hsiang (pronounced “Shang”)
Stratford High LMS

> On Mar 22, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Ariel Wander <aocean1127 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Whoops…I put the wrong link for the information about Spectrum.  It should be https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2020/03/13/wisconsin-coronavirus-spectrum-offers-students-free-internet-access/5042351002/?fbclid=IwAR2l7t8qq7HsQri1s3rgYFslADIDGGxkIM6prP_gT2CH4C8OSyUYzjkJGd4 
> 
> Ariel
> 
> Ariel Wander
> Library Media Specialist
> West Haven Schools
> 
>> On Mar 22, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Ariel Wander <aocean1127 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Amber,
>> 
>> I have been gathering a few resources on this topic.  Comcast and Charter are providing free internet, including the equipment, for up to 2 months for qualifying families.  Charter is also opening their Wifi hotspots up to qualifying families.  Information about both of these are at the bottom of my website (mswanderslibrary.weebly.com).  Spectrum is providing free internet to qualifying families (https://www.kajeet.net/?fbclid=IwAR1HO7_antWC6wrAt8YKp6kd-SYYNhqG5u5GQUoOKUsIUc8LmySz1ZvfmO0).  You should note that the qualifications vary from company to company.  
>> 
>> In addition, families can check with their phone companies to see if they are allowed to turn their phone into a hotspot.  Straight Talk does not allow this, but some other companies do.  I have seen AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon specifically mentioned as good options because they have changed data limits during this time.
>> 
>> Some public libraries in CT have their wifi turned on even if the library itself is closed.  There was just a big discussion on the goodnightmoon listserv.  
>> 
>> If you learn about other resources, please let me know.  
>> 
>> Ariel
>> 
>> Ariel Wander
>> Library Media Specialist
>> West Haven Schools
>> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2020, at 4:27 PM, Wyzik, Amber <wyzika at granby.k12.ct.us> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> I hope this message finds you safe and healthy! Does anybody know of a way I can get WiFi hotspots to my students without Internet/WiFi?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for your help!
>>> Amber Wyzik
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