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* [https://newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.htm COVID-19 Sprint Responds] | * [https://newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.htm COVID-19 Sprint Responds] | ||
**[https://theshaderoom.com/att-sprint-t-mobile-verizon-comcast-will-not-viral-pandemic/ AT&T, Sprint, T Mobile, Verizon & Comcast Will Not Terminate Services For Next 60 Days Due To Viral Pandemic] | **[https://theshaderoom.com/att-sprint-t-mobile-verizon-comcast-will-not-viral-pandemic/ AT&T, Sprint, T Mobile, Verizon & Comcast Will Not Terminate Services For Next 60 Days Due To Viral Pandemic] | ||
| + | '''[https://psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/consumer-corner/telephone/consumer-advisories/lifeline-assistance-program-link-up-georgia/ Georgia Lifeline Assistance Program]''' provides discounted phone service for eligible households. | ||
| + | * To sign up, contact your phone company. | ||
| + | * [https://psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/consumer-corner/telephone/consumer-advisories/lifeline-assistance-program-link-up-georgia/ For eligibility requirements and FAQ’s] | ||
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== Internet and TV Services == | == Internet and TV Services == | ||
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** [https://www.cvt.org/COVID-19-resources Comcast/Xfinity Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic] | ** [https://www.cvt.org/COVID-19-resources Comcast/Xfinity Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic] | ||
* [https://my.dish.com/coronavirus My Dish Coronavirus Response] | * [https://my.dish.com/coronavirus My Dish Coronavirus Response] | ||
| + | ===Free or Reduced-Cost Internet=== | ||
| + | [http://www.internetessentials.com/ Internet Essentials] provides low-cost internet service and computers to low-income individuals and families | ||
| + | * New customers will receive two free months of internet service if they apply by April 30 | ||
| + | * Learn more here: [http://www.internetessentials.com/ www.internetessentials.com/] | ||
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| + | * Other free or reduced cost internet options can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ljwAd_1yduQ8XWOh2WNJBCKKbbyOhZ1L/view | ||
== Electricity/Power == | == Electricity/Power == | ||
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* [https://www.atlantagaslight.com/about-us/press-room/2020/atlanta-gas-light-provides-energy-assistance-resources Atlanta Gas Light Provides Energy Assistance Resources] | * [https://www.atlantagaslight.com/about-us/press-room/2020/atlanta-gas-light-provides-energy-assistance-resources Atlanta Gas Light Provides Energy Assistance Resources] | ||
| + | == Water == | ||
| + | The city of Atlanta is halting water service disconnections for 60 days beginning March 11 | ||
| + | [https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/having-trouble-paying-your-bills-here-are-companies-that-wont-disconnect-you/AXTUHPZ3QFFU5MGXMRIKZLEFZY/ A list of other Georgia cities and companies that are suspending service disconnections.] | ||
[[Category: Assistance]][[Category: Utilities]] | [[Category: Assistance]][[Category: Utilities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:21, 22 April 2020
Contents
Assitance with Utilities, by Type then Company
Spreadsheet from FB Group Atlanta COVID19 Community Response and Mutual Aid:
(I'll be using this to add links and info to the Wiki in the coming days, but it's damn useful!)
Auto Insurance
Wireless/Cellular Service
- COVID-19: What we’re doing & what you need to know.
- Verizon Response to Coronavirus
- T-Mobile Ongoing COVID-19 Updates
- COVID-19 Sprint Responds
Georgia Lifeline Assistance Program provides discounted phone service for eligible households.
- To sign up, contact your phone company.
- For eligibility requirements and FAQ’s
Internet and TV Services
- Information about your Xfinity Services and our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- My Dish Coronavirus Response
Free or Reduced-Cost Internet
Internet Essentials provides low-cost internet service and computers to low-income individuals and families
- New customers will receive two free months of internet service if they apply by April 30
- Learn more here: www.internetessentials.com/
- Other free or reduced cost internet options can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ljwAd_1yduQ8XWOh2WNJBCKKbbyOhZ1L/view
Electricity/Power
Natural Gas
- Georgia Natural Gas COVID Response
- SCANA Natural Gas Coronavirus Update
- Atlanta Gas Light Provides Energy Assistance Resources
Water
The city of Atlanta is halting water service disconnections for 60 days beginning March 11 A list of other Georgia cities and companies that are suspending service disconnections.
