Connect Your Community (CYC)

Home Connect Options
 
Upon completing the CYC class, students qualify for assistance in purchasing a home computer if they need it.  In order for CYC to help students purchase a home computer, they must arrange for an Internet connection at their home. A variety of options follow:
 

COMPUTER OPTIONS:  All CYC options include Microsoft Office Basic and Simple Restore software.

 

Hardware / Vendor

Monitor

RAM / HD

WiFi

Warranty /

Tech Support

Warranty / Support Cost

Program Price (1 time cost)

Includes

CYC Assistance?

CYC Option 1

(Your total cost: $65)

Refurbished Desktop 2.0 GHz Processor/ PCRR

Windows XP Professional OS

15” LCD Flat Screen Monitor

1.5 GB RAM / 80 GB HD

YES

2-yr hardware warranty

1-800 M-F 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tech support

 

$0

$65

YES

CYC Option 2

(Your total cost: $25)

Refurbished Desktop 2.0 GHz Processor/PCRR
Windows XP Professional OS

15” LCD Flat Screen Monitor

1 GB RAM / 40 GB HD

NO

2-yr hardware warranty

1-800 M-F 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tech support

 

$0

$25

YES

CYC Option 3

(Your total cost: $140)

Refurbished Laptop 2.0 GHz processor/PCRR
Windows XP Professional OS

14” LCD Screen

1 GB RAM / 40 GB HD

YES

1-yr hardware warranty

1-800 M-F 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tech support

 

$0

$140

YES

New Purchase

(Your total cost: $_____)

 CYC cannot provide functional assistance directly to program graduates.  Talk to your CYC Instructor or call 336-703-4138 BEFORE purchasing a computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

No purchase at this time.  Student will use the Community Connect option through WinstonNet labs.

 
 

Internet Options:  Students MUST connect to the Internet at home to qulaify for help under the CYC grant program.  The following is basic information about area Broadband internet providers.  Each student should use this information to shop for the provider

Broadband Provider

Contact Information

Type

Contract Requirements

Initial Cost

Monthly Cost

AT&T

 

1-877-586-4910

DSL

1 year commitment

$75 modem

19.95/mo.

Clear

 

1-877-499-6681

Mobile 3G

1 year commitment

$35 modem

$49.99/mo

Cricket

 

336-834-1078

Mobile 3G

No commitment, no credit check

Pay as you go

Modem free (to CYC graduates only)

$40/mo

Time Warner Roadrunner Broadband

1-800-TWCABLE

Cable Internet

No contract

$55 modem

$19.95 installation

$34.95/mo

Windstream

1-800-347-1991

DSL

1 year commitment

$100 modem and installation

$39.99/mo

*  Please Note:  Internet Service depends on your address and packages may be available based on other services you currently purchase from the providers. Also packages may be available that are less than quoted here.  These numbers are the least expensive option we could find available to the general public.  No prices quoted here are guaranteed or represent any financial commitment by Connect Your Community.  Prices do not include taxes and federal service fees which may be charged.

Last Modified on February 14, 2011