Affordable Broadband Services
In the US, we utilize an FCC-issued Educational Broadband Service (EBS) license to provide affordable high-quality mobile internet access to nonprofits, schools, libraries, and social welfare agencies via the T-Mobile network.
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Discover the Benefits of Our Services
We offer mobile internet access at between 83% and 90% below the commercial value of comparable services.
Contracts are tailored to your organization's needs — including both mobile internet enabled devices and access.
You have the flexibility to add additional lines of service, and devices to go along, as your needs change.
Through our provider, you can manage every line of service in one place and on your schedule.
Our Bring Your Own Devices program allows you to use internet enabled, T-Mobile network compatible, devices that you already own.
Our partnership with the 35 Mile Foundation makes it possible to offer reliable internet at a cost that better fits the needs of low-income households. Many of the subsidized housing communities we serve across Western Pennsylvania—both urban and rural—are home to working-class families who are already stretched thin by the rising costs of rent, food, and healthcare. For them, typical internet prices are simply out of reach. We’re proud to be part of a collaboration that is helping to ease this burden and improve digital access where it’s needed most.
Dave Sevick
Executive Director, Computer Reach
How It Works
Step 1: Determine Your Needs and Eligibility
Your organization has its own needs, capabilities, and capacity. We get started by learning about you and determining if your organization falls within the areas of service we are able to provide. From there we discuss what you need and how we can be of service. Contracts are customized to fit each client.
Step 2: Determine Your Package
We typically offer lines of service paired with mobile internet enabled devices including hotspots, tablets, and Chromebooks. If you already own T-Mobile compatible devices, we can structure a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) plan for you.
Step 3: Determine Pricing
Like any service package, pricing varies based on several elements. To determine your pricing we consider the following:
Step 4: Contract Finalization and Training
Once your contract is finalized and signed, we train you to use the platform provided by T-Mobile, the service provider. Through the platform you can activate/deactivate users, pull reports, and more while working at your own pace..
Continue to think of us as a resource. If you need to train new employees, want to expand, or would like a little help with features of the T-Mobile platform, we’re here to help.
What You Get
Why You Should Work With Us
We are on a mission to help historically marginalized people step across the digital divide by providing broadband services that enable affordable internet access. We work with a network of organizations across the US in the digital equity and inclusion ecosystem. If the goals of your organization align with ours, we are a good fit.
Our leadership team has been working to close the digital divide for decades. And our board brings a deep knowledge in the social impact, business, and technology fields. As an organization, our national network positions us to work anywhere in the US, including Indigenous nations and US territories.
Learn More About UsOrganizations We Serve
Nonprofits
We work with digital equity- and social justice-focused nonprofits to help them bring affordable internet services and mobile hotspots to the people they serve. Together we’re creating new pathways to the services and technology people need to step across the digital divide.
Schools
For students whose families find it difficult to afford internet access and the technology their children need, they often turn to the school. We offer low-cost mobile hotspots, tablets, and Chromebooks paired with affordable broadband services to schools. In turn, they offer them to the families of students, making it easier for them to access the internet.
Libraries
These institutions are subject to tight budgets that can prevent them from providing this valuable service. We offer affordable internet access that helps them keep their costs down — so that they can make internet access available to everyone in the communities they serve.
Social Welfare Agencies
Social welfare agencies provide assistance — such as health care, food, housing, and child care. Increasingly, the people who need this assistance are required to do so online. We offer these agencies affordable internet enabled devices and broadband services that they can then offer to the people they serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your coverage area?
Check available coverage on the T-Mobile network in the U.S. and U.S. territories here: https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map.
Do your plans include roaming?
Domestic and international roaming is not included in our plan. However, T-Mobile has one of the most extensive networks in the country, so roaming is rarely needed.
Do you provide mobile phone service?
35 Mile Foundation does not provide mobile phone service at this time.
What hotspot data plans does 35 Mile Foundation offer?
Community Connect Unlimited Hotspot Data Plan
T-Mobile or its affiliates is providing 35 Mile Foundation’s users with unlimited 5G or LTE data-only plan with no throttling or suspension. Customers exceeding a fair use threshold of 100 GB of data may experience slower data speeds during times and places where the T-Mobile network is constrained. These reductions last only until the end of the billing cycle. The plan does not include off-network roaming and is subject to any standard network management that T-Mobile may apply to commercial broadband data-only account users. Capable device is required; coverage not available in some areas. See the T-Mobile Open Internet webpage for more details. https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/internet-service
What tablet data plans does 35 Mile Foundation offer?
Community Connect Tablet Plan
T-Mobile or its affiliates is providing 35 Mile Foundation’s users with unlimited 5G or LTE data-only plan with no throttling or suspension. Customers exceeding a fair use threshold of 10 GB of data may experience slower data speeds of 600 kbts. Plan deprioritizes after 50gb of use. These reductions last only until the end of the billing cycle. The plan does not include off-network roaming and is subject to any standard network management that T-Mobile may apply to commercial broadband data-only account users. Capable device is required; coverage not available in some areas. See the T-Mobile Open Internet webpage for more details. https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/internet-service
Does 35 Mile Foundation sell equipment?
35 Mile Foundation offers mobile hotspots and tablets or customers may Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), utilizing devices compatible with the T-Mobile network.
Can individuals purchase 35 Mile Foundation internet?
35 Mile Foundation can only provide service to nonprofits, schools, libraries and social welfare agencies. Those organizations may opt to resell to qualified individuals.
Get Started Today
Contact us to set up a time for us to talk about how we can work together to provide affordable broadband services to the people in your community who can benefit from low-cost internet access. We look forward to meeting you.