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Internet Resources for Low-Income Families in Dallas

Many families in the Dallas area continue to struggle to secure affordable internet resources. Fortunately, Dallas offers a variety of resources for low-income families, aiming to provide the digital resources that today’s society demands.

Discounted Distance Learning Devices

• Comp-U-Dopt: This nonprofit works with city officials and TXU Energy to provide free laptop computers to low-income families. They use a lottery method, where families can sign up on their website for a chance to receive one of these devices, in addition to two years of free internet.
• PCs for People: PCs for People offers free or significantly discounted devices to families and households that are below the poverty line and participate in government assistance programs. Both the in-person and online store offer those approved in Dallas and surrounding areas computers and internet devices ranging from free to $150 within two days of being approved.
• Computers With Causes: Computers With Causes partners with the Giving Center program to provide low-income families in Dallas with digital devices. To apply, simply fill out their online application and explain why you’re a suitable candidate for this program. Within 30 days, their board of directors will make a decision. After 30 days, you’re welcome to apply again.

Local Refurbished or Discounted Devices 

• LaptopZone
• Price Right Computers
• Buy-Sell Electronics

Remote Learning Programs

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas offer free virtual programming on their website to keep kids engaged. Some activities your children will find there include science projects, cooking tutorials, and even story-time sessions.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas offers free or discounted virtual child care services for children from low-income families in remote learning programs, while additionally offering ways your child can remain active. Simply fill out the application form online to indicate your level of eligibility. Moreover, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas maintains a variety of free videos on their YouTube channel to keep kids engaged, including guided exercise tutorials, DIY activities, and podcasts on several topics.
• Dallas Museum of Art (DMA): Expand your child’s mind by embarking on an artistic and mind-opening journey through the Dallas Museum of Art. Here, your child will find virtual tours of new exhibits, interactive galleries of famous works of art, and even the “Uncrated” blog, which discusses the relationship of the DMA to its collection.

Free Wireless Internet Access in Dallas

After the Digital Inclusion Summit in 2019, Dallas city officials quickly organized over 400 public locations to provide internet services to encourage equitable internet access. Additionally, the Dallas Public Library system offers Dallas residents the ability to rent a free, portable Wi-Fi device for one month at a time with a valid library card. All Dallas Public Library locations also offer free computer use and Wi-Fi access. Here are some branches that offer free Wi-Fi:

• J. Erik Jonsson Central Library — 1515 Young Street
• Arcadia Park — 1302 North Justin Ave.
• Dallas West — 2332 Singleton Blvd.
• Lochwood — 11221 Lochwood Blvd.
• Park Forest — 3421 Forest Lane

For more free Wi-Fi locations in Dallas, check out our interactive map below. It pinpoints public Wi-Fi access points across Dallas:

Free Wireless Internet Access in Dallas, TX

5001 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy Heritage Sq Ste 230

Farmers Branch, TX 75244

2998 Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75247

10003 Technology Blvd. West

Dallas, TX 75220

6627 Maple Ave

Dallas, TX 75235

7555 Lemmon Avenue

Dallas, TX 75209

3939 Valley View Ln

Farmers Branch, TX 75244

9400 N Central Expy Ste 200

Dallas, TX 75231

Wic Program 2377 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 400

Dallas, TX 75207

3302 North Buckner Suite 130

Dallas, TX 75228

1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 200 East

Dallas, TX 75247