WISCONSIN — Charter, the parent company of Spectrum News 1, announced that beginning Monday it will relaunch its Remote Education Offer providing 60-day free internet and WiFi access to help connect new households with K-12 and college students or educators. 

COVID-19 has forced schools, colleges, and universities to close and Charter says, now more than ever, students and educators need to be connected. 

“The pandemic has prompted new focus on the technology divide and Charter is committed to being part of the comprehensive solution needed to close these gaps,” said Tom Rutledge, Charter Chairman and CEO. “This offer is the latest example of Charter’s ongoing commitment to improving access to broadband and helping to ease the strain of the pandemic in the communities we serve. From extending our network to rural areas to making high-speed broadband more accessible for low-income students and seniors through Spectrum Internet Assist, Charter provides a range of options that deliver critical connectivity to our customers.”

Charter first launched its Remote Education Offer in March, resulting in 448,000 new households added through June 30, 2020, to Charter’s high-speed Spectrum Internet service for two free months. 

To enroll in the free broadband and wifi prgram, you can call 1-844-310-1198. A free self-installation kit will be provided to new student and educator households. 

Charter, the parent company of Spectrum News, operates in 41 states and services 30 million customers.