AT&T and Comcast improve internet access in response to COVID-19 They’re taking steps to help users working and learning from home March 12, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/12/comcast-att-broadband-coronavirus/ Motherboard / VICE: AT&T Suspends Broadband Data Caps During Coronavirus Crisis The Verge: AT&T is suspending broadband data caps for home internet customers due to coronavirus Comcast modestly raises slow internet speeds for low-income users because of coronavirus
Coronavirus could force ISPs to abandon data caps forever March 13, 2020 https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-could-force-isps-to-abandon-data-caps-forever/
Comcast and T-Mobile upgrade everyone to unlimited data for next 60 days Comcast also opens Wi-Fi hotspots to all and T-Mobile boosts mobile-hotspot data March 14, 2020 https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...for-60-days-opens-wi-fi-hotspots-to-everyone/
Charter Offers Free Broadband to Households With Students Amid Coronavirus Epidemic March 13, 2020 https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/charter-free-broadband-coronavirus-students-1203533537/
FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirus The temporary deal could help T-Mobile handle a surge in internet usage March 15, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/15/fcc-gives-t-mobile-extra-spectrum-to-cope-with-coronavirus/
Here's What Telstra and Optus Are Offering During The Coronavirus Outbreak March 16, 2020 https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/03/telco-offers-coronavirus-outbreak-telstra-optus-vodafone/ ZDNet: Telstra makes all home broadband plans unlimited in response to coronavirus
Coronavirus: Broadband firms say no issue with extra demand UK broadband companies say they can cope with increased demand as many more people stay at home during the coronavirus crisis March 16, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51870732
(Update: Mint Mobile free unlimited data) US carriers will forgive late payments and keep customers connected during coronavirus fallout March 16, 2020 https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/03/16/covid-19-coronavirus-carriers-late-fees/ Mint Mobile: Service Update Free Unlimited Data for All Now Thru 4/14
FCC waives rules to boost broadband for hospitals, schools amid coronavirus crisis March 18, 2020 https://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-waives-rules-to-help-hospitals-and-schools-respond-to-coronavirus/
Verizon gives customers extra mobile data, drops broadband data caps There are also initiatives to help low-income families stay online March 23, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/23/verizon-adds-15gb-full-speed-data/ Verizon: Verizon helps eliminate worry for customers during time of great need
Verizon and LAUSD Reach Deal to Provide Free Internet to Students Who Have None at Home March 23, 2020 https://www.losfelizledger.com/veri...e-internet-to-students-who-have-none-at-home/ Verizon: Verizon to provide unlimited internet to LAUSD students without access
some info about Viasat and HughesNet: Viasat to Participate in FCC's 'Keep Americans Connected' Initiative; Pledges to Keep Customers and Small Businesses Connected During Coronavirus Outbreak March 16, 2020 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/viasat-participate-fccs-keep-americans-120000931.html Ars Technica: We asked 10 ISPs if they'll waive caps as pandemic forces people to stay home (March 12, 2020) More ISPs Boost Speeds, Drop Fees Amid Coronavirus Crisis (March 17, 2020) HughesNet raised the "caps":
UK internet providers will lift data caps during COVID-19 pandemic You should also see more affordable mobile and wired internet plans March 30, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-29-uk-internet-providers-will-lift-data-caps.html GOV.UK: Government agrees measures with telecoms companies to support vulnerable consumers through COVID-19
FCC outlines $200 million COVID-19 telehealth plan March 30, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/tech...-million-covid-19-telehealth-plan/ar-BB11Vwgi
COVID-19: O2 lifts voice call limit for pay monthly customers March 30, 2020 https://www.neowin.net/news/covid-19-o2-lifts-voice-call-limit-for-pay-monthly-customers O2: O2 lifts the limit on voice calls so pay monthly consumer customers can stay connected
"Comcast CEO Brian Roberts pledges $500 million for employees whose jobs are impacted by coronavirus..." https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/01/com...by-coronavirus.html?&qsearchterm=alex sherman
Comcast may consider killing data caps, ISPs could learn from present experience It turns out there's no problem meeting the increased demand April 2, 2020 https://www.techspot.com/news/84651-comcast-may-consider-killing-data-caps-isps-could.html
AT&T Giving Doctors and Nurses Three Months Free Unlimited Wireless Service April 13, 2020 https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/att-free-wireless-doctors-nurses-coronavirus-1234578196/
Telstra extends COVID-19 concessions Telstra has extended the duration of its COVID-19 customer support measures to the end of June 2020 April 14, 2020 https://www.itwire.com/telecoms-and-nbn/telstra-extends-covid-19-concessions.html
Verizon extends 15GB of extra data deal to customers through May The deal ends on May 31st April 22, 2020 https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/22/...b-of-extra-data-deal-to-customers-through-may Verizon: 4/22 Update: Verizon helps eliminate worry for customers during time of great need
Verizon, Comcast will not cancel service through June due to coronavirus April 27, 2020 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...through-june-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKCN2292OU Comcast: Comcast Extends Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Policies To June 30 Verizon: 4/27 Update: Verizon is prepared to serve customers during COVID-19 crisis
Senators Are Calling On Comcast To Open Its 'Public Wifi' to the Public May 8, 2020 https://gizmodo.com/senators-are-calling-on-comcast-to-open-its-public-wifi-1843341807
House Legislation Guarantees Internet Access for Those Affected by COVID-19 May 13, 2020 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/...ntees-internet-access-those-affected-covid-19
Small ISP cancels data caps permanently after reviewing pandemic usage Antietam Broadband cancels cap—Comcast, AT&T only waived caps through June 30 June 4, 2020 https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy...s-permanently-after-reviewing-pandemic-usage/