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County of Riverside

Low-cost internet and free tech help (RivcoConnect)

Riverside County residents can find low-cost home internet plans, discounted devices, free computer classes and mobile tech-help events.

County help finding affordable home internet, discounted devices and free computer classes.

Key requirements

Each internet provider sets its own rules, often based on household income or participation in programs such as Medi-Cal, WIC or the National School Lunch Program.

Availability and location

Listed by the provider. Offers depend on which internet companies serve your address.

Riverside County program with coverage that includes eligible Desert Hot Springs households; all other household, property and funding rules still apply.

Additional terms

Free refurbished computers are offered to nonprofits only.

Find low-cost internet options

Source: County of Riverside. Key requirements reviewed November 3, 2026.

Provider eligibility requirements

Each internet provider sets its own rules, often based on household income or participation in programs such as Medi-Cal, WIC or the National School Lunch Program.

Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.

Provider eligibility source. Requirements reviewed 2026-11-03.

Program at a glance

Riverside County residents can find low-cost home internet plans, discounted devices, free computer classes and mobile tech-help events.

Riverside County households looking for cheaper internet or tech help

Help finding low-cost internet, devices and classes

  • Internet companies set the qualifying rules.
  • Plans vary by address.
  • Free classes and Tech On Wheels events are listed.
  1. Check internet options on RivcoConnect or call 866-922-1016.
  2. Apply with the internet company you choose.

Original program name: RivcoConnect