February 13, 2023
Internet access is important for children and adults to remain active in the community and economy. Whether learning from home, working remotely or surfing the web, it is important that everyone has accessible internet service.
Cox is committed to providing households of all income levels with internet access. Keeping communities connected. We offer budget-friendly plans and all you must do is apply.
Find out which program might be right for you and then check to see if you are eligible. It's that easy.
ACP
For qualifying households
You can receive an additional $30/month discount on internet through the U.S. government program, The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). ACP discounts may be applied to any Cox Internet Plan - including Cox Affordable Internet Plans, ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete. Application processes for these Cox programs are separate from the ACP enrollment process. Learn more and see if you qualify.
ConnectAssist
For individuals or families
ConnectAssist is designed individuals who are on a tight budget looking for fast, reliable internet. This plan is ideal for up to 5 devices for moderate web surfing, email and social networking.
Qualifying individuals receive:
- Internet access for $30/month with no term agreement
- Free wifi modem rental
- Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload
- No credit checks or deposit required
- Free Easy Connect self-installation or $20 Pro Connect install – includes a Cox expert to install equipment and setup wifi
- Access to over 4 million wifi hotspots
- Security Suite powered by McAfee
- Access to Cox Digital Academy for educational resources
To qualify for ConnectAssist, your household income must be 200% or below the federal poverty guidelines or participate in a government assistance program such as Medicaid or SNAP. Check now to see if you’re eligible.
Connect2Compete
For households with K-12 children
Connect2Compete is a Cox Internet plan design for qualifying households with K-12 children. This plan is ideal for up to 5 devices for moderate web surfing, email and social networking, homework for students.
Qualifying households receive:
- Internet access for $9.95/month with no term agreement
- Free wifi modem rental
- Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload
- Free Easy Connect self-installation
- No credit checks or deposit required
- Access to Cox Digital Academy for educational resources
- Access to over 4 million wifi hotspots
- Security Suite powered by McAfee
To qualify for Cox Connect2Compete, your household must have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program such as the National School Lunch program. For more details, visit Cox Connect2Compete and see if you’re eligible.
StraightUp Internet
For individuals or households who want flexibility or want to prepay
StraightUp Internet allows customers to pay-as-you-go for internet service at a fixed monthly rate that is guaranteed to remain consistent for three years. StraightUp Internet is exactly what it sounds like – complication-free internet access. This plan is ideal for up to 5 devices for video chat, online learning, streaming videos, email and social networking.
Qualifying customers receive:
- Internet access for $50/month with no term agreement and taxes included
- Initial monthly service fee includes one-time equipment Starter Kit – modem and cables
- Free wifi modem
- Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload
- Free Easy Connect self-installation
- No credit checks or deposit required
- Access to over 4 million wifi hotspots
To qualify for StraightUp internet, your household must have a valid address in our service area.
Did you know?
- Cox also offers other low-cost internet plans with no need to qualify. Learn more about our basic internet plan that features 100Mbps download speeds, Panoramic wifi and no annual contract starting at $49.99/ month.
- Since 2012, Cox has been dedicated to helping make internet access accessible for students, families, and communities. Customers can get a computer for as low as $11 or a laptop as low as $20 through the ACP program or PCs for People Program. Learn about our low-cost computer programs.
