Many families need reliable internet to help children learn, search for jobs, and stay connected. T-Mobile offers programs that help low-income families get free or low-cost internet access in the United States. These plans are real and aimed at reducing the “digital divide” — the gap between people who have internet and those who don’t.
Project 10Million – Free Internet for Students
The main way T-Mobile provides free internet now is through “Project 10Million.” This is a program created to help families with school-aged children who don’t have internet at home.
✔️ What You Get
- A free mobile hotspot device that creates Wi-Fi in your home.
- Free data every year (up to around 200 GB per year).
- The service lasts up to 5 years for each eligible student.
- No monthly bill and no long contract.
- Only small taxes/fees still apply.
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📌 Who Can Apply
To qualify for Project 10Million, you generally need:
- At least one child in K-12 school.
- Proof that your family receives help from certain programs like:
- Free or reduced-price school lunch (NSLP)
- SNAP / EBT
- Medicaid
- TANF
- Head Start
- Foster, homeless, or runaway youth status
This shows T-Mobile is targeting low-income households with school children so students can do homework, join online classes, and access learning tools.
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How to Apply
- Visit T-Mobile’s Project 10Million page:
🔗 https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million - Click “Apply Now.”
- Fill in your family’s details and upload proof of eligibility.
- Wait for approval (usually in a few weeks).
- You will receive the hotspot device by mail for free.
Helpful Tips
- You don’t need to be a current T-Mobile customer to apply for Project 10Million.
- Families can also ask their school or community groups to help with the application.
- The mobile hotspot works like Wi-Fi — you can connect a phone, tablet, or laptop to it.
Why It Matters
- Educational Equity: Millions of students lack home internet, making it difficult to complete assignments or access online learning tools.
- Closing the Gap: Project 10Million directly addresses this issue by ensuring students from low-income households can stay connected.
- Long-Term Impact: By reducing barriers to digital access, the program supports academic success and helps prepare students for future opportunities.
Other Free Internet Options from T-Mobile
Beyond Project 10Million, T-Mobile also offers:
- 30-Day Free Trial (Network Pass): For non-T-Mobile customers, with up to 30GB of data.
- Free In-Flight Wi-Fi: Included with Magenta and Magenta MAX plans on select airlines.
