Tag: Coronavirus
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Charter’s Free Broadband Offer Now Extends to Educators
Charter Communications has announced it’s broadening its free-internet offer to include not only students, but also teachers as well. The initial offer, for households with students, was announced earlier this month as part of the company’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and is good for 60 days. This newest update could make it easier for…
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Comcast is Giving Xfinity Customers Free Internet Through Credits
Comcast is responding to coronavirus by offering free unlimited internet data between March 13 and May 13. For those who already have an unlimited plan, this offer is being given through credits. The letter to one Xfinity Unlimited internet customers says: I’m writing to share that you will receive a credit for the cost associated…
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FCC’s Broadband Pledge Adds More Companies as Total Passes 500
The Federal Communications Commission announced another milestone today, as nearly 200 more broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. This newest group, which includes local and regional carriers, pushes the total number of companies that have signed on past 500 since the pledge was announced earlier this month.…
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WWE Offers Free Access to WrestleMania, Specials, and More
WWE has announced that it’s offering free access to a large collection of content, including past WrestleMania events, pay-per-view specials, and more. And while the company’s press release doesn’t specify how long this free-content period lasts — beyond a “limited time,” the offer starts this week and includes a wide variety of content to choose…
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Amazon is Bringing CDC PSAs to Amazon Devices
Yesterday, Amazon announced that it would be bringing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national news providers to Amazon customers. Amazon will be bringing official public service announcements to Fire TV and Echo Show devices in the US. Amazon says that users can now find PSA videos on the…
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CuriosityStream is Lowering its Price and Improving Kids Mode
CuriosityStream is adding documentaries to its list of content available on “kids mode” so children can get more educational programming right now while they’re out of school. This is part of the streaming service’s “Stay in, Stay Curious” campaign that emerged in response to helping viewers stay entertained during social distancing and self-quarantine. “As our…
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Have Your Viewing Habits Changed with Coronavirus? We Asked, You Answered
Last week, we asked the Cord Cutting Tech Support Facebook Group about what they’re watching and how their viewing habits have changed in light of current events. Here’s what the group had to say about what they’re watching and how much time they’re spending on streaming. We asked the group “Since coronavirus has taken over,…
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Hearst Launched a Coronavirus News Show on Facebook Watch
Hearst Television is deepening its COVID-19 reporting with the launch of Field Notes, a Facebook Watch show dedicated to reporting on coronavirus news. This weekly show will feature news highlights from Hearst TV stations in 26 markets. “Local reporting is never more critical than in the times when our communities are most in need of…
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Wander Provides Free Internet to Santa Monica Students in Response to Coronavirus
Today, Wander, a high speed internet provider, announced that it will provide free internet for families within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) through the remainder of the school year. In partnership with the SMMUSD and Santa Monica Education Foundation, Wander will bring internet access to students while schools are closed and work at…
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Apple is Promoting The Free Section of its Books App
Avid readers may already know that Apple’s Books App has a free section in its library. If you didn’t already know that, Apple is giving you a timely reminder via push notifications and when you launch the app, saying you can “explore free books, read-alongs for kids, cozy mysteries, and audiobooks for the whole family.”…