Best Internet Providers in Chandler, AZ

Chandler Internet Resources for Low-Income Families

Educators expect Chandler students to have internet and computer access at home, but a disparate number of low-income families lack that digital technology. This inequity is known as the digital divide, and it separates financially struggling students from opportunities afforded by internet access, including research databases, scholarship applications, and online programs. The following lists contain resources aimed at connecting families in need with the digital devices and services essential for their academic success:

Discounted Distance Learning Devices in Chandler

• Computers 2 Kids: Chandler applicants who are eligible for the Computers 2 Kids Technology Assistance Program can buy a refurbished computer preinstalled with Microsoft, Adobe, and My Home Learning software for as little as $80.
• RefurbIT.org: Individuals living in Chandler can shop for a professionally refurbished, low-cost computer through RefurbIT.org’s online store. Thanks to a partnership with the Arizona Technology Access program, Chandler residents who have a disability are also eligible for a 25 percent discount.
• PCs for People: Qualifying low-income families in Chandler can buy a professionally refurbished laptop, low-cost internet plan or both from the PCs for People online store. Chandler applicants must provide proof of enrollment in a government assistance program or documentation showing they are under the 200 percent poverty level to qualify.

If you’re unable to access a computer through one of the low-cost programs above, you may want to try shopping at a tech store in the Chandler area. The following used computer shops near Chandler sell refurbished computers at a lower price than what you’d pay for a new device:

• AZ Laptop Pros
• Big Byte Computers
• Eperimax Chandler

Remote Learning Programs and Virtual Child Care Centers in Chandler

• Chandler Public Library: Students living in Chandler can access hundreds of e-books, movies, and songs just by possessing a free library card. Chandler students can also utilize the Chandler Public Library system’s collection of educational databases for homework help or hop onto one of the library’s free virtual events for a more interactive experience.
• Chandler Recreation: Bust boredom by registering for one of Chandler Recreation’s free virtual Rec at Home classes and join in on the fun. From cooking to exercise, there’s no shortage of engaging activities for Chandler students to enjoy.
• Nerding:Young innovators will have a blast completing DIY STEM projects explained in Nerding’s Stuck at Home Lessons series. Students can create a robot hand, straw rocket, and more with everyday household items by following Nerding's free video tutorials.
• Chandler Center for the Arts: Aspiring artists can participate in free virtual workshops hosted by the Chandler Center for the Arts Vision Kids Program. Classes will take place on Zoom and cover everything from painting and drawing to sculpting and book-making.
• Futures For KIDS: Futures For KIDS invites K-12 learners in Chandler to participate in free after-school programs focused on academic, ethical, and athletic enrichment. Thanks to their newest virtual program, Better Together, students can participate from home.

Free Wireless Internet Access in Chandler

• Connect Arizona Map of Free Wi-Fi in Arizona
• City of Chandler Map of City-Owned Facilities
• Wifimap.io Map of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Chandler

The City of Chandler makes free Wi-Fi accessible from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at all city-owned facilities. To use this public Wi-Fi, connect to the “Chandler Free Wi-Fi” network at one of the following locations:

• Chandler Center for the Arts
• Chandler Museum
• Chandler Community Center
• Environmental Education Center
• Snedigar Recreation Center

Thanks to equity-minded businesses and government programs, Chandler students who lack internet access at home can still get online. Check out our free Wi-Fi coverage map below to learn more about the establishments in Chandler offering complimentary Wi-Fi:

Free Wireless Internet Access in Chandler, AZ

50 S Beck

Chandler, AZ 85244

20 N Beck Ave

Chandler, AZ 85226

3130 N Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85224

80 S San Marcos Place

Chandler, AZ 85225

250 N Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85225

175 N Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85225

125 E Commonwealth Ave

Chandler, AZ 85225

4050 E Chandler Heights Rd

Chandler, AZ 85249

71 S Hamilton St

Chandler, AZ 85225

265 E Buffalo St

Chandler, AZ 85225