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Common Networks Works with SLUSD to Offer Students Free Internet
Internet provider partners with San Leandro Unified School District to offer families two free months of service, pledges financial support.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many San Leandro families are working and schooling from home. Many are finding that their home internet service isn't meeting their new demands.
Common Networks, a new local internet provider, is working to make sure that San Leandro families have reliable home internet service.
Common offers two free months of service
Common believes that fast, affordable internet is essential for student learning. So, they have partnered with the San Leandro Unified School District to offer all SLUSD families 2 months of free service when they sign up for Common Networks.
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In addition, for every family that gets service through this program, Common is making a donation to SLUSD to fund ongoing school programs.
“As a parent, I know how important internet service is to learning from home. Now more than ever, fast, reliable internet service is so critical. That’s why we at Common want to do what we can for the families of San Leandro,” says Grace Chen, CEO of Common Networks.
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A new technology with simple plans and pricing
Common uses new wireless technology to provide service, installing a small radio antenna on the roof of its customers’ homes. This allows Common to offer fast and affordable service.
Common’s most popular plan is perfect for the majority of households, and it costs just $39 per month. All fees and taxes are included in this one, simple rate. And with no contract requirements, consumers can cancel at any time.
Investing in the School District’s Future Success
Common is investing in the future success of the school district by providing other internet services, including backup connections that offer schools additional bandwidth. This also helps extend internet coverage to families who live in neighborhoods around the schools.
Sign Up by April 30
San Leandro families can sign up now at info.common.net/sl-schools before April 30, 2020, to receive their 2 months of free, fast internet service.
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