Utilities, Energy & Communications · Surprise rank #96
Live in NYC Public Housing? Get Free High-Speed Internet and Cable
Big Apple Connect provides free internet and basic cable to residents of over 200 participating NYCHA developments. No monthly bill, no income recertification required.
Who
Residents of covered NYCHA developments.
Where: Participating NYCHA developments in NYC.
What to do
Start here: Check the Big Apple Connect property list and contact the assigned provider to enroll or correct billing.
Eligibility: Residence in a participating development and activation with the assigned provider.
What you get
Residents of participating NYCHA developments receive no-cost home internet and basic cable service.
Benefit: Internet service and basic cable from the contracted provider at no monthly charge.
Possible value: Often $600–$1,200 per year compared with retail internet and cable.
Good to know
Important: Not available outside listed NYCHA properties; premium channels and add-ons cost extra.
Availability: Available at participating NYCHA developments; the city announced continuation through June 2028.
Why people miss it: The benefit is address-specific and may not appear automatically on a resident's existing account.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026