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How free technology access works in Atlanta
The library is the front door. Every Fulton and DeKalb branch has free computers, wifi, and printing; many lend wifi hotspots and laptops to take home, free, on a library card — which is itself free and takes ten minutes. Branches also host free digital skills classes, from "first time with a mouse" to resumes and email.
For home internet, ask providers about their low-income plans — the big carriers all keep one (typically $10–30/month), with eligibility tied to SNAP, Medicaid, or school lunch programs. Nonprofits refurbish and sell cheap computers — and some give them free with completion of a digital-skills course, which is the better deal than it sounds: you leave with a machine and the confidence to use it.
What to expect: no eligibility maze here. The only real questions are "which branch is closest" and "when's the next class" — and the library answers both by phone.
Sparklight is a broadband internet, TV, and phone company owned by Cable One. Its Lift Internet plan offers lower-cost home internet for families who qualify through certain government assistance programs, but service is only available in Sparklight service areas, not all of metro Atlanta.
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CareYaya Health Technologies is a care registry that connects families with vetted pre-health college students for non-medical help at home or in care facilities. In Atlanta, it lists students from Emory, Spelman, Georgia State, and Clark Atlanta, and it helps with companionship, meals, light housekeeping, mobility, medication reminders, errands, technology help, and similar daily support.
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CapTel Captioned Telephone helps people with hearing loss use the phone by showing captions of what the other person says. Eligible people can request a CapTel phone at no cost, get setup support, and use captioning service for phone calls.
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MyHealthAngel is a virtual community for seniors. It offers live Zoom events, Tuesday Talks, a video library, and a monthly newsletter to help older adults learn, connect, and stay active.
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