Big Apple Connect (Free Internet for NYCHA Residents)
Big Apple Connect
Paid by NYC Office of Technology and Innovation · 🇺🇸 United States
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
NYCHA residents in eligible developments can receive for free: internet connections with download speeds of up to 300 Mbps, wireless router, modem, and basic cable TV.
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03558
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: portal.311.nyc.gov
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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