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Spectrum to offer free internet access for 60 days for students

Charter Communications announced Friday it will offer free access to Spectrum broadband and wi-fi to homes with college students, or students in grades K-12.

The offer comes as schools around the country move to virtual learning in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. On Friday, Central Florida public school districts announced their plans as classes let out for the spring break holiday. Of the nine districts in the area, only Sumter County will resume classes on March 23. Others will return March 30. Local universities have been in the process of working with staff to move their courses exclusively online.

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The homes cannot have an exisiting Spectrum broadband subscription. The deal will last for 60 days. The offer starts on Monday, March 16. People interested in the offer can call 1-844-488-8395. Additional details can be found by clicking here.

Spectrum does serve the Central Florida area.