Internet Access Resources
Low-cost Internet Options for RIMSD #41 Families:
Mediacom
Visit Mediacom's Connect to Compete (C2C) site, or call 1-855-904-2225, to learn more and see if you can qualify for their current internet program. FLYER (PDF) >>
AT & T
- AT&T is expanding Access to AT&T our low-cost home internet offering to qualifying households AT&T will continue to offer internet access for qualifying limited income households at $10 a month through our Access from AT&T program. PARENTS NEED TO CONTACT THEIR CHILDS SCHOOL for a free & reduced letter. Connect to Access from AT&T >>
ROCKfi (Reaching Our Community's Kids with fidelity), is a network for RIMSD #41 students to connect to the Internet through their school district-issued Chromebook, or personal device. At this time, the ROCKfi
When active, ROCKfi is accessible at every school building Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. - midnight.
Through an exclusive partnership with Mediacom, the ROCKfi signal is also broadcasted through several Mediacom XSTREAM spots! Location map below. There are over 70 hotspots available - click on a map point for an address / location.
ROCKfi does not replace home internet and is FOR RIMSD #41 STUDENTS ONLY. It supports students to access instructional materials and live lessons through their district provided accounts. ROCKfi does not provide for any other home internet needs.
How to connect to ROCKfi >>
HOW TO CONNECT TO ROCKfi
Students use their Google credentials to authenticate to the ROCKfi network. On their first connection, they will need to modify the below settings in red, as the image displays, to authenticate into the network:
As you can see from the above user name, the @rimschools.org is not required. Once this has been completed, the device should successfully connect to the ROCKfi network.
How to connect to ROCKfi (languages) >>
Last updated 12/8/22
Look for the following community hotspots for FREE Internet access:
- RiFi (City of RI)
- ROCKfi (RIMSD)
- XSTREAM (Mediacom)
- Rock Island Public Library - Downtown, Southwest and MOBILE