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Ramsey Connected - Computer & Internet Resources
Built on the belief that internet access is a basic need, Ramsey Connected is an initiative designed to ensure all Ramsey County residents have access to low-cost internet and computers and the skills to use them.
The resources listed below are for informational purposes only and are not endorsed by the county.
Low-cost internet and computers
To find a local internet provider, you can use the Companies Near Me search tool. The results may vary. See below for additional low-cost options for internet and computers.
PCs for People
Tech Dump
Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast Internet Essentials
Phone resources
The Federal Communications Commission's Lifeline program provides free cellular service each month for eligible customers. Lifeline is a government assistance program. Lifeline benefits are limited to a single line of service per household. You may not receive multiple Lifeline discounts. You may apply your Lifeline discount to either one landline or one wireless number, but you cannot have the discount on both.
In general, if a subscriber participates in any of the following programs, they are qualified for low-income telephone assistance:
- Food Stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Medicaid (not Medicare).
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)*.
- Section 8 Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA).
- Veteran's Pension or Survivor's Pension Benefit.
- An individual may also qualify if their income is at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines.
Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program
The Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program provides a variety of adaptive phone devices to people who have difficulty using the phone. People who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or who have a speech or physical disability often find these devices make using the phone easier. Devices are loaned for free to those who qualify, for as long as they need them.
Ramsey County Community Career Labs
Ramsey County Community Career Labs provide in-person and virtual services for COVID-19 impacted job seekers
Saint Paul Public Library Career Labs
Tech careers
About Ramsey Connected
Ramsey County believes internet access is a basic need and low-cost internet should be available to all residents. While Ramsey County is not an internet service provider, we serve as a promoter, connector and partner through our Ramsey Connected program. In these roles, we share information from other government, for-profit and nonprofit organizations to Ramsey County residents and community organizations. We also make connections between residents, community organizations, federal and state government and for-profit technology organizations, and serve as a partner to share our knowledge of community needs, bring impacted communities to the table, and share and develop ideas and strategies.