T-Mobile’s Project 10Million is a $10.7 billion initiative launched in 2020 to bridge the digital divide by providing free internet access to millions of low-income students across the United States. By 2025, the program had already connected more than 6.3 million elementary and secondary school students, offering free Wi-Fi hotspots and data to eligible households.
T-Mobile Project 10Million: Closing the Digital Divide
Project 10Million (P10M) is T-Mobile’s flagship educational connectivity program. Its mission is to ensure that students from low-income families have access to reliable internet for their learning. The program launched in 2020 with a $10.7 billion investment to reach 10 million students nationwide.
Why is T-Mobile providing students with free internet?
In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million with a commitment to building stronger communities and removing barriers to equal opportunity. This is a significant effort aimed at supporting students throughout their secondary education, both inside and outside the classroom.
Internet access plays a critical role in students’ lives, and not having internet access can be extremely detrimental to their ability to access resources and succeed in school. T-Mobile wants to provide options and opportunities to students who need them, ensuring they have access to this most essential resource for education.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, the student must be in grades K-12, and the household must participate in one of the following programs:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT)
- Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Head Start or programs for youth in foster care or experiencing homelessness
How to Apply
For Families
You can start the application at the official T-Mobile Project 10Million page:
➡️ Apply or learn more: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
For Schools and Districts
School administrators can learn about district participation and request enrollment by visiting:
➡️ Project 10Million for Education: https://www.t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million
If your child’s school isn’t enrolled, contact your school principal or district technology coordinator to request participation.
By the end of 2024, the program had already connected more than 6.3 million students to the internet.
Can teachers and school administrators help connect students?
Schools and school districts can complete a program application form on the T-Mobile website. Once T-Mobile receives the application, a T-Mobile education expert will contact the person who submitted the application or the school administration. If approved, internet access points and free internet access will be distributed to eligible students within the school or school district.
Is T-Mobile internet available anywhere in the U.S.?
T-Mobile’s network provides coverage across most of the United States, but not yet the entire country. Be sure to check T-Mobile’s coverage map before signing up for service to confirm that you will have access to their network.
Conclusion
T-Mobile’s Project 10Million is more than a corporate initiative: it’s a social commitment to educational equity. By providing free internet and devices, the program empowers students to learn, grow, and compete in a digital world. With millions already connected and new partnerships expanding its reach, Project 10Million is establishing itself as one of the most important initiatives for bridging the digital divide in the United States.
