Free Internet Programs

The Technology Department is here to help close the digital divide, including finding innovative ways to keep our students and families connected to the internet.SUHSD has partnered with Comcast Essentials to provide free Internet to qualifying families. San Mateo County Digital Equity Portal has opened up many WiFi hubs throughout the county to provide WiFi access to member of the community. To learn more about these programs please choose the approriate tab below.

SUHSD Comcast Essentials
San Mateo County Digital Equity Portal (Public WiFi)

SUHSD Comcast Essentials

Application Process

Sequoia Union High School District has partnered with Comcast to provide eligible families with free at-home internet. After the application below has been submitted, SUHSD will provide qualifying families with a unique promo code to sign up for FREE home internet through Comcast's Internet Essentials Program. Please complete the form by clicking the button or link below to apply for this program.

Complete the SUHSD internet program interest form
SUHSD staff will process submitted forms
Families will receive a promo code to use with Comcast Essentials Application

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What is Comcast Essentials?

Comcast Internet Essentials is a program for families and other low-income households who currently do not subscribe to the internet at home. Since 2011, more than 8 million low-income Americans have been connected to the Internet at home through the Internet Essentials program, 90 percent of whom were not connected to the Internet at home until they signed up through Internet Essentials.

Who is Eligible?

Families interested in signing up for the program will be provided a code by SUHSD. However, Comcast will determine eligibility. Families may qualify if they:

Are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.
Live in an area where Comcast Internet Service is available.
Are not an existing Xfinity Internet customer and have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days.

How to complete the Comcast Essentials application (English)

Cómo completar la solicitud de Comcast Essentials (Spanish)

School Site Support

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Parent Liaison at your school:

School	Contact Name	Ext.	Email
Carlmont HS	Kat Ortiz	650-595-0210	kortiz@seq.org
EPA Academy	Viridiana Luna Sanchez	650-839-8900 ext. 78040	vsanchez@seq.org
Menlo-Atherton HS	Yunuen Cisneros	650-322-5311 ext. 50255	ycisneros@seq.org
Redwood HS	Andrew Cruz	650-298-8876 ext. 77304	acruz@seq.org
Sequoia HS	Elvira Macias	650-367-9780 ext. 63110	emacias@seq.org
TIDE Academy	Dalila Amezcua	650-306-1755 ext. 79059	damezcua@seq.org
Woodside HS	Maricela Lopez	650-367-9750 ext. 45323	malopez@seq.org

Where can I get more information about Comcast Internet Essentials?
For more information, or to apply for the program in seven different languages, please visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376. Spanish-only speakers can also call 1-855-765-6995.

San Mateo County Digital Equity Portal (Public WiFi)

In 2014, the County of San Mateo launched its SMC Public WiFi program to help build out this infrastructure and provide these modern on ramps to the resources available online. In addition to servicing unserved and underserved communities, SMC Public WiFi supports educational opportunities for students, spurs local economic development, and provides greater access to County services. We invite you to learn more about the program and provide us with feedback.

Please visit our portal and interactive map of public WIFI locations in your area by clicking the here or the image below:

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While visiting the San Mateo County Digital Equity Portal, you can locate the nearest public WiFi through the interactive map. Here is a sample screenshot of the map.