Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Now Connected More Than 10 Million People Over the Past 10 Years, including 880,000 in Cook County Alone March 24, 2021 – On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast today announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and […]
Comcast Provides Update on Decade-Long Commitment to Digital Equity; Announces Plans to Accelerate Efforts in 2021
Increases Speeds to 50/5 Mbps for All New and Existing Internet Essentials Customers at No Additional Cost Accelerates Lift Zone Community Center Rollout to Reach 1,000 Sites in 2021 Commits More Than $40 Million in Cash in Digital Equity Grants February 2, 2021 – Comcast today made several announcements that build on its longstanding commitment to […]
A Mission to Connect Low-income kids to Distance Learning during the Pandemic
The Internet has been one of THE heroes of the pandemic era, allowing tens of millions of people to work from home, enabling millions of students to participate in remote learning and helping families live their lives. Thank you to all Comcast employees for their tireless commitment to supporting our communities and delivering our Internet service. Their […]
Comcast Announces more WiFi-Connected Lift Zones Sites, Connecting more Chicagoans in more Neighborhoods
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and families can access the Internet for remote learning, digital skills building, job searches and more December 16, 2020 – Comcast announced six new Lift Zone sites in Chicago today, including: Chinese American Service League located in Chinatown; Fuller Park Community Development located in Fuller Park; Hope Technology and […]
Building Digital Equity: Internet Essentials powers efforts to connect low-income students and households during the Pandemic
The Internet has been one of THE heroes of the pandemic era, allowing tens of millions of people to work from home, enabling millions of students to participate in remote learning and helping families live their lives. Thank you to all Comcast employees for their tireless commitment to supporting our communities and delivering our Internet […]