MoCoNet

About MoCoNet


Montgomery County Government has created an internet service network, MoCoNet, to provide robust, reliable broadband at no charge to low income and special needs residents at selected County affordable housing developments. MoCoNet is part of FiberNet, the County’s communications network. In-home Wi-Fi connectivity, security, and enhanced services will be provided by Plume, a company that shares Montgomery County Government's commitment to supporting Digital Equity initiatives. If you'd like more information about MoCoNet please e-mail [email protected] or call 240-773-8017.

MoCoNet Projects

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MoCoNet's 300 Mbps/300 Mbps symmetrical internet access is now available in the following apartment complexes, with more coming soon. If you are interested in applying for service and live in one of the ACTIVE apartment buildings, please click on the QR code. If you have any questions, please call 240-773-8017. 

Apartment Name Address Status
Allium Place 4024 Gannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
ACTIVE
Bauer Park Apartments
(14635 Building Only)
14635 Bauer Drive Rockville, MD 20853 ACTIVE
Colonnade at the Creek 1207-07 Myrtle Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
ACTIVE
Forest Oak Towers 101 Odenhal Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
ACTIVE
The Leggett
(Formerly Elizabeth House II)
1315 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
ACTIVE
Main Street Apartments 50 Monroe Place
Rockville, MD 20850
ACTIVE
Randolph Road Condos 12210 & 112214 Bushey Dr., Silver Spring MD 20902 ACTIVE
Residences on the Lane
(Formerly Upton II)
2 Helen Heneghan Way
Rockville, MD 20850
ACTIVE
Snowden's Ridge Apartments 2105 Harlequin Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20904
ACTIVE
527 Dale Dr 527 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
ACTIVE
Willow Manor At Clopper's Mill 18003 Mateny Road
Germantown MD 20874
ACTIVE
  PROPERTIES COMING in 2025 & 2026:
Battery Ln (Building 4857) 4857 Battery Ln., Bethesda MD 20814 Coming Soon
Battery Ln (Building 4858) 4858 Battery Ln., Bethesda MD 20814 Coming Soon
Battery Ln (Building 4998) 4998 Battery Ln., Bethesda MD 20814 Coming Soon
Brookside View 8206 Streamside Pl., Gaithersburg MD 20879 Coming Soon
Charter House 1316 Fenwick Ln., Silver Spring MD 20910 Coming Soon
Cider Mill Apartments 18205 Lost Knife Cr., Gaithersburg MD 20886 Coming Soon
The Hamptons Crystal Rock Dr., Germantown MD 20874 Coming Soon
Hillandale Gateway 10110 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring MD 20903 Coming Soon
Willow Manor at Colesville 601 E. Randolph Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904 Coming Soon
Willow Manor at Fair Hill Farms 18301 Georgia Ave., Olney MD 20832 Coming Soon

Who Is Eligible?

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MoCoNet is designed to provide an option for low income and special needs residents to have internet access for their personal and family use without the burden of paying fees.

This free service is available to eligible residents of: Allium Place; Bauer Park Apartments Building 14635; Colonnade at the Creek; The Leggett Apartments; Main Street Apartments; Residences on the Lane;  527 Dale Drive, and Snowdens Ridge.  
The County continues to apply for grants to allow for the expansion of MoCoNet to other properties.

 

MoCoNet provides 300 Mbps/300 Mbps symmetrical internet access.  Qualifying residents may choose between MoCoNet, Comcast, or Verizon as their internet service options. MoCoNet is free for eligible residents; Comcast and Verizon will charge prices they determine for their services. 

Residents who sign up with MoCoNet will also get free access to Plume’s smart home system, including beautiful, fast SuperPod hardware and 24/7 customer support. Plume provides enhanced Wi-Fi coverage & performance and online protection for your family. Plume’s easy-to-use service will empower eligible residents to keep up with changing technology.

 


Current Customers


Need help with your WiFi/internet? Contact MoCoNet support: 240-752-7600
Moving or disconnecting your service?  Email [email protected] or call 240-773-8017.

 

Plume HomePass® Smart Home Service Suite

HomePass is delivered through the Plume Cloud, the Plume App, and SuperPods. Standard updates and upgrades to the Plume Services made during the Term will be provided to Provider at the same time those updates and upgrades are provided to other similarly situated Plume customers.

  • Plume App: Plume’s mobile app (available for iOS and Android) (the “App”) facilitates the initial association of SuperPods to an end user’s account and allows the user to monitor and manage the home Wi-Fi network. The App will be Plume and Provider co-branded (i.e., will include Provider’s logo and name only in the form “[Provider’s Name] Powered by Plume®,” and not any of Provider’s trade dress), in English, and will be made available directly to end users to be downloaded from in-country Apple App or Google Play Stores. The App will includes links to Provider’s (and not Plume’s) end user terms/privacy policies and customer support websites and phone numbers. Provider shall maintain the end user terms and conditions and privacy policy as set forth in this Agreement. Provider shall provide Plume links to these items to be included in the App.
  • Plume Adaptive WiFi™: Using artificial intelligence, Plume’s Adaptive WiFi™ uses data from the local area network to optimize the location for maximum capacity and throughput to provide a better quality of service for consumer services utilizing the Wi-Fi network. Adaptive WiFi™ automatically identifies devices on the network, uses device information and limitations, running applications, time of day, interference, Wi-Fi bands, channels and other local area network data to provide a better Wi-Fi experience at the location.
  • Parental and Access Controls: Features that enable parents to monitor and control website access and protect kids online, including features to freeze internet instantly or on a schedule. Guest and device access can be controlled and managed via custom passwords.
  • Advanced Cyber Security: Plume AI Security provides customers with protection from security threats from both inside and outside of the home using enterprise grade URL and IP threat detection (“Level 1”) and application monitoring and anomaly detection service (“Level 2”). Advanced adblocking functionality is also included.
  • Plume Motion: WiFi enabled motion sensing that leverages existing WiFi devices in the home by capturing signals indicating movement within a home near a particular WiFi device. The service is built directly into the existing Plume app for additional peace of mind and available with deployment of SuperPods.