Technology
Ridgewater College offers a range of technology services.
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.
Qualifying Low-Income Students and Needs-Based Programs
Section titled “Qualifying Low-Income Students and Needs-Based Programs”Reduced Rates for Broadband Service Low-Cost Internet Internet Essentials-affordable internet at home for eligible households Spectrum Internet Assist to qualified households Lifeline federal program for phone and internet service
COVID-19 Resources
Section titled “COVID-19 Resources”Data carriers suspend data caps Which companies are and are not suspending data carrier data caps Public wifi locations in Hutchinson: Aquatic Center, Library Square, Masonic/West River Campground, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Park Comcast and Spectrum: 1-844-488-8395 or 1-844-488-8398 Spectrum’s Response to COVID-19: Free 60-day internet service to new customers who have not had internet in the last 30 days. Call 844-579-3743. MVTV Wireless: Free wireless internet service available in Pennock, Blomkest, and rural New London. The WiFi hot spots are courtesy of Kandiyohi County and MVTV Wireless. The log-in is mvtv and the password is 5705. For technical support, call the MVTV office at 320-564-4807. Mediacom – Hutchinson 855-633-4226 Nuvera – Hutchinson 320-587-2323