Here are some sites that provide information on where and how to get low-cost internet access and computers.
For more information and to connect with a Digital Navigator, contact Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion, 520-724-7695.
WiFi and Internet Access
- In partnership with Cox, Pima County Public Library offers access to 120 reliable, high-speed WiFi hotspots across Pima County.
- Find low-cost internet and affordable computers in your area. They work to connect people living in the United States to low-cost home internet service, affordable computers and tablets, and digital literacy training.
- Arizona Free WiFi Map
- Mapa de lugares con WiFi gratis en Arizona
Cox Connect2Compete (currently $9.95/mo)
- Specifically for households with at least one K-12 student. Eligibility requires participation in government assistance like SNAP, TANF, or the National School Lunch Program. It includes a free Wi-Fi modem rental and speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Cox ConnectAssist (currently $30/mo)
- Available to low-income households (even without students) who meet federal income guidelines or receive benefits like Medicaid or Pell Grants.
Comcast/Xfinity Internet Essentials (currently $9.95/mo)
- Similar to Cox’s Connect2Compete program, this offers low-cost high-speed internet for qualifying households.
- Offers free mobile hotspots and 200GB of data per year for five years to eligible K-12 students.
AZ StRUT (Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology)
- Offers an Internet Lending Program for $35/month that includes a 5G-enabled router and unlimited data with no long-term contracts.
Computers: Local Resources
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
- Provides low-cost computers and iOS devices. Special discounted pricing is available for Arizonans with disabilities who also receive specific federal or state public assistance benefits.
- Provides refurbished, low-cost computers and medical equipment to low-income families and individuals with disabilities.
- Call 520-623-7162
- RISE Equipment Recycling Center offers office equipment and furniture at reduced price to non-profit organizations, their clients, and low-income families and their children.
Fee-based Public Computer Access
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FedEx Office Centers have public computer access. They charge per minute for basic Office suite and computers equipped with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Location: 2607 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716 US
- Call 520-795-7796
Computers: National
- Offers low cost tech and internet access, among other things. Due to high demand, they are out of stock on certain items.
- Offers free computers to qualifying K-12 students. They collaborate with existing computer access centers, education institutions, businesses, and donors to offer computers to disadvantaged youth.
- Offers discounted laptops for K-12 and College students.
- Computers for low-Income families, seniors, veterans, and students on financial aid.
Last updated 06/08/2026