Dear Parents/Carers
Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children
School closures mean that children again have to move to remote learning. A new scheme has been introduced to temporarily increase data allowances for mobile phone users on certain so that your child can access remote education.
As a school, we can request mobile data increases for your child if they:
Children with access to a mobile phone on one of the following networks might be able to benefit:
Other providers may join the scheme at a later stage. The offers vary depending on the network, and some networks are not able to offer data to Pay-as-you-go customers.
For each request, we need to know:
We will submit mobile information through an online service.
Each provider will vary in how quickly they process requests. Once a network provider has processed a data increase, they’ll send a text message to the account holder. It’s also possible to check the status of requests through the online service.
Another option for increasing internet access
If increasing mobile data isn’t a suitable option for your child, we can also request 4G wireless routers.
If you would like to take part in this scheme, please email me the above information at
office@sydneyrussellschool.com
Janis Davies
Principal
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