Access to the internet is access to opportunity. T-Mobile is committed to using their network as a force for good to help connect 10 million students. Students can qualify for Project 10Million through eligibility for the National School Lunch Program, which also can be verified through participation in many government programs, including:

• National School Lunch Program notifications letters or direct certifications

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via P-EBT or EBT,

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),

• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR),

• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP),

• Medicaid,

• Head Start,

• Foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth

Limited-time offer; subject to change. Available lines are limited. Intended for student mobile connectivity. 1 offer per household. Confirm your program can accept free equipment and/or service. Roaming not available. Annual data service ends at earlier of 100GB or 365 days. Video streams at up to 2.5Mbps (SD). Optimization may affect speed of video downloads; does not apply to video uploads. For best performance, leave any video streaming applications at their default automatic resolution setting. Optional educational filtering may prevent some video streaming or other content. Coverage not available in some areas. Network Management: Service may be slowed, suspended, terminated, or restricted for misuse, abnormal use, interference with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users, or roaming. See T-Mobile.com/OpenInternet for details. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional information.

T-Mobile Project 10 Million website: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million

Instructional registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thcU_nJXu-U

Proof of Eligibility for Free or Reduced Price Meals in the National School Lunch Program https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NCSBE/bulletins/3ad9692

Although Project 10Million is a parent self-maintainer program, Buncombe County Schools will provide student assistance with Project 10Million. Students should contact their school's administrator, counselor or media center for assistance.

The EBB Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Get more information about the EBB Program here.

This interactive map shows free WiFi locations in WNC. 

Skyrunner Internet in Asheville has broadband wireless service available in much of our school district including many locations that do not have cellular coverage.  To determine if this is an option at your location, complete this form or call them at 828-258-8562.  Skyrunner may also offer discounted services to qualifying households and families qualifying for free and/or reduced lunch.

Eligible households with access to Spectrum service can receive discounted Internet access. Get more information about Spectrum Internet Assist here.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal government program that provides a benefit on home internet service for eligible households. Access from AT&T  provides low-cost internet service for eligible households—plans up to $30/mo. with speeds up to 100Mbps available. You’ll enjoy no annual contract, free installation, and in-home Wi-Fi® included. With the federal ACP benefit plus Access from AT&T you’re eligible to receive internet speeds up to 100Mbps for free. Visit www.att.com/access or call 1-855-220-5211 for complete information and to apply.

French Broad Electric Membership now has fiber connectivity available in several areas of Buncombe County. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. See their coverage map here and get more information here.

Updated July 2024