In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided over $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services to support more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color in Comcast’s national footprint – including nearly 550 in the company’s Greater Chicago Region With the expansion to all women-owned small businesses, the program is […]
Comcast Joins with Local Officials and Community-based Organizations to Launch WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” across Berrien County
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and adults can access the Internet for school and digital skills building December 14, 2021 – Comcast and Berrien County officials today announced the launch of new WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at community-based organizations (CBOs) in seven locations across Berrien County. Lift Zones are safe spaces where children can […]
Illinois Digital Equity Tour Stops in Springfield and other Central Illinois Locations to Commemorate Internet Essentials’ 10th Anniversary
Comcast’s Internet Essentials program has helped 1.3 million+ low-income Illinoisans connect to the Internet at home since 2011 October 14, 2021 – Comcast today continued its Illinois Digital Equity Tour, a week-long tour across Illinois to promote digital equity, with a stop at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCI) in Springfield. The […]
Illinois Digital Equity Tour Stops in Rockford to Commemorate Internet Essentials’ 10th Anniversary
Comcast’s Internet Essentials program has helped 1.3 million+ low-income Illinoisans connect to the Internet at home since 2011 “We have the resources in place in Rockford and elsewhere to end the digital divide – to connect low-income kids, families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to the power of the Internet – right here, right […]
Illinois Digital Equity Tour Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program
Internet Essentials has helped 1.3 million+ low-income Illinoisans connect to the Internet at home since 2011 October 7, 2021 – Comcast today began the Illinois Digital Equity Tour, a week-long tour of locations across Illinois to promote digital equity. The timing of the tour is in line with the 10th anniversary of Internet Essentials, Comcast’s […]