Summary
Electric, gas, phone and internet companies in NYC are suspending service terminations and waiving late fees for customers.
Con Edison
Con Edison will not shut off service for non-payment and will be waiving new late-payment fees, among other actions. For more information, click here.
National Grid
National Grid customers are protected from service disconnections due to nonpayment through March 31, 2021 when they self-attest to experiencing financial hardship due to the Coronavirus pandemic. For additional information, click here.
Phone and Internet
FREE WIFI SERVICE
Households with K-12 or college students can sign up for new internet accounts through:
- Spectrum (866-991-6533), or
- Altice Advantage-Optimum (866-200-9522; 888-633-0030).