Connecting Canadians in need.
Having access to reliable internet is increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. But for low-income families, and people with disabilities, it can still be a struggle. Our Internet for Good® program helps Canadians in need.
Program highlights
• Internet plans starting at just $10.00 per month (plus applicable taxes) for two years. No installation fee. No Activation fee.
Eligibility
Connecting Seniors
If you’re a low-income senior, you may be eligible for our Internet for Good for senior’s programs.
To qualify, submit your current Old Age Security statement, also known as the T4A(OAS), indicating an amount of at least $6500 paid to you in box 21 (net supplements paid) to Mascon at masconbilling@telus.com. The Internet for Good account must be under the name of the individual named on the government-issued documentation.
Please be sure to only include that information which is necessary and redact any additional sensitive personal information included in these documents.
Note that Mascon will be recording your name, address as it appears on your T4A(OAS), and email address and will be protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Any additional information provided will not be retained by Mascon.
Once your application is approved we will contact you via email or phone to discuss how to sign up.
If your service address is outside of the Mascon service area, please refer to TELUS to apply for Internet for Good in your area.
Connecting Families in Need
Internet for Good supports thousands of low-income Canadian families in BC and Alberta who have children under the age of majority and are currently receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit.
If you believe you qualify, submit your current Canada Child Benefit (CCB) statement showing your family net income of less than or equal to $34,863 to Mascon at masconbilling@telus.com. The Internet for Good account must be under the name of the individual named on page 1 of the CCB statement.
Please be sure to only include that information which is necessary and redact any additional sensitive personal information included in these documents.
Note that Mascon will be recording your name, address as it appears on your CCB, email address and will be protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Any additional information provided will not be retained by Mascon. We will not be recording the names of your eligible children or your family net income.
Once your application is approved we will contact you via email or phone to discuss how to sign up.
If your service address is outside of the Mascon service area, please refer to TELUS to apply for Internet for Good in your area.
Digital Accessibility for Everyone
Promoting inclusion and accessibility within our organization, workplace and the communities in which we serve is important to us. Our Internet for Good program supports people with disabilities by providing low cost internet to those receiving financial disability assistance from the provincial government in British Columbia.
If you believe you qualify, submit your 2020 government issued documentation that identifies your receipt of Persons with Disability (PWD) benefit to Mascon at masconbilling@telus.com. The Internet for Good account must be under the name of the individual named on the government-issued documentation.
Please be sure to only include that information which is necessary and redact any additional sensitive personal information included in these documents.
Government issued documentation accepted:
- BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Confirmation of Assistance statement.
- CRA Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefit T4A(P) (disability benefits income shown in box 16).
Note that Mascon will be recording your name, address as it appears on your documentation, and email address solely for the purpose of confirming your eligibility for the Mascon Internet for Good program, and will be protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Any additional information provided will not be retained by Mascon.
If your service address is outside of the Mascon service area, please refer to TELUS to apply for Internet for Good in your area.
Tech for Good
If you are a person with disabilities, you may also be eligible for the Tech for Good™ program. As a part of the TELUS family, Mascon has the ability to participate in a collaboration between TELUS and March of Dimes Canada.
Tech for Good offers customized recommendations, training and support on mobile devices and related assistive technology, and, in some cases, provides the unique assistive hardware or software technology required for persons with disabilities to use their mobile device.
To learn more on how to obtain support, we invite you to apply for Tech for Good and discuss your individual needs with Assistive Technologists at March of Dimes Canada.
Mascon reserves the right to make changes to or withdraw services, pricing, and duration of discount offered at any time without notice. Mascon is not responsible for the maintenance or repair of facilities or equipment owned by you. The Services require electrical power to operate, which you must supply at no charge to Mascon, and you acknowledge and accept that you may lose service during a power outage unless you supply, install and maintain at your own expense a battery backup power system.
- Internet access speed depends on location, usage within the home network, Internet traffic, applicable network management and server configurations. For a description of Mascon’s network management practices, please see mascon.ca/networkmanagement.
- Internet access is subject to usage limits; additional charges apply for exceeding the included data.
- Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account.
- Modem rental provided by Mascon is wifi compatible. Wifi service is included with internet service.
- Eligibility criteria applies, can not be combined with other offers.