SIM for a BYOD Hotspot for Mobile Beacon 5G Internet Service

Get SIM card donations to restart your BYOD mobile hotspots with discount unlimited service for $10/month!

The Mobile Beacon SIM card donation program at Digital Wish provides free SIM cards for your inactive hotspots to eligible public and non-profit private schools throughout the United States.

Description

This is a SIM card to be used in a hotspot that you provide (Bring Your Own Device - BYOD) to connect to Mobile Beacon's 5G and 4G mobile broadband Internet service. The SIM can be used at any location within the Mobile Beacon coverage area. Please use the compatibility checker to confirm that your device is eligible.

This offer allows you to receive one SIM from Mobile Beacon (PDF). You can receive up to 10 SIMs by requesting multiple quantities of this offer. After you pay the admin fee and request this offer, you'll also pay Mobile Beacon $120 for a 12-month service plan and a shipping and handling fee for each SIM. You'll need to request your SIM and purchase service plans on Mobile Beacon's website before June 30, 2026. See the Details and Service Costs tab for more information.

BYOD Device Compatibility Check

Go to T-Mobile's IMEI Compatibility checkerweb page.

Enter your IMEI and click Check phone to determine the BYOD eligibility. This feature also checks compatibility for hotspots.

Benefits for your school or district

Mobile Beacon's Internet service could be helpful if your organization:

• Lacks traditional Internet access, has slow access or bandwidth constraints, or needs a backup Internet source

• Has Internet service but needs to provide users with Internet access in the field or while traveling

• Wants to have a hotspot lending program to help close the digital divide for students, families and educators

About Mobile Beacon Internet Service

Mobile Beacon's wireless broadband service is provided on the T-Mobile network. This service includes nationwide 5G coverage, unlimited data, and no data caps or throttling.

Download speeds typically range from 70 to 320 megabits per second with 5G service and 4 to 35 megabits per second with 4G service. Upload speeds range from 15 to 31 megabits per second with 5G and 4 to 35 megabits per second with 4G. For additional details about service performance and more information about Mobile Beacon's service plans, please review the Mobile Broadband Consumer Disclosure.

Up to 11 SIM cards available per school - If your school exceeds the 11 card limit, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Access More. Teach More. Learn More.

Mobile broadband has revolutionized education. It provides critical access to the Internet, resources and each other. This program can support a variety of educational needs:

• Integrate more technology in the classroom, including BYOD and 1-to-1 initiatives
• Create a low-cost back-up Internet source to ensure your lesson plans aren't interrupted by slow speeds or a lost Internet connection
• Meet the broadband demands of the Common Core State Standards initiative
• Provide out-of-school access to disadvantaged or at-risk students who do not have Internet access at home
• Create instant wireless access to unwired areas of your buildings
• Keep teachers, faculty, staff or students connected during field trips, sporting events, and other off-campus activities
• Provide out-of-school mobile Internet access to teachers and staff to stay connected remotely and increase professional development opportunities

See real examples of how educators are using Mobile Beacon's wireless service to improve educational opportunities.



A one-time $10 administrative fee applies on checkout*:



Additional Devices Available at Standard Rates
Organizations may apply for Mobile Beacon's donation once during the same fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and receive up to 15 hotspots with subscriptions. If you need devices beyond what is included through Mobile Beacon's device donation programs, additional devices can be purchased from Mobile Beacon at standard rates. Please reach out to [email protected]. Mobile Beacon provides free consultation to help organizations determine the best devices for their needs.

One-Year Prepaid Service Agreement Required
Educators that participate in this offer must agree to pay Mobile Beacon in advance for one year of mobile broadband Internet service for each device received. The current education & nonprofit pricing for this service is $120 for 12 months ($10 per month, paid annually in advance). Digital Wish is not a party to this agreement. Refunds for the service must be requested directly from Mobile Beacon within 30 days of receiving it. See Mobile Beacon's limited refund policy here.

Mobile Beacon Internet Service
The wireless broadband service offered by Mobile Beacon uses the same network as the services offered by many telecommunications companies. Its download speeds average 6 to 8 megabits per second, with peak speeds of 25 megabits per second.

Verifying Coverage
Organizations must confirm that the location where they will use the Mobile Beacon service falls within the Mobile Beacon 4G LTE coverage area before requesting this offer. Verify coverage now.

Choose Carefully
The administrative fee for this product is not refundable.

Obtaining This Product
An $18 administrative fee will be applied at checkout.* You will need to activate the $120 annual plan with Mobile Beacon for the donated device(s). Shipping and handling fees will apply. Additional fees such as an activation fee may be applicable. Digital Wish will email you a subscription code and instructions. A school, organization or personal credit card is required to process your subscription service with Mobile Beacon. The hotspots will be activated and shipped to your school address or alternate address if necessary. You will renew Internet service directly through Mobile Beacon. If you find that you need more mobile hotspots after the first year, you can return to Digital Wish and request more Mobile Beacon products.

Additional Program Rules

Organization email addresses required - All accounts require that email addresses must be affilated with the school, not a personal email address.

Case study: Recipient organizations must be willing and able to provide information to Mobile Beacon to create a case study or testimonial on this program.

Product distribution: Products will be distributed under this program to qualifying schools and educators only. Recipient organizations may not transfer or resell Mobile Beacon products.



About Mobile Beacon
Mobile Beacon provides high-speed, low-cost, mobile internet access to the anchors of communities: the nonprofits, schools, libraries and healthcare organizations that provide vital services to millions of Americans every day. Through this broadband service, organizations have an essential tool to fulfill their missions and maximize their philanthropic impact, which allows organizations to access more information, reach more people, and help more in their communities. Learn more at www.mobilebeacon.org.

Visit our Hotspot Program Support Page - Get tips from other educators on the many educational uses for the hotspots and find out how your school can set up a Hotspot Lending Pool for Students here.



* The non-refundable administrative fee helps to support our work in serving K-12 educators in the US. This helps cover our costs for credit card transaction charges, delivery of products to schools, customer support and verification services, staffing and overhead.