Teaching, learning, and working remotely can be a challenge, particularly without a reliable internet connection. We have gathered some tips and resources to help you stay connected while you are away from UCI.
Keep Americans Connected Pledge
FCC agreement stating that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot-spots.
Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
Low Cost Internet Options
We’ve gathered some resources for low-cost internet options.
Mobile WiFi Hotspot
Contact your mobile phone service provider to obtain a WiFi hotspot device/service.
Online Resources
Links to internet service provider resources.
Smartphone Hotspot Tether
If you are unable to connect satisfactorily through your internet broadband service consider using your smartphone as a WiFi hotspot and increasing your data quota to unlimited.
Remote Learning Tools
Learn which remote learning services may be blocked when studying abroad and will require using a VPN.
Broadband Internet
Tips and resources to help you with your broadband internet connection.