Comcast’s Lift Zone program is an extension of the company’s Project UP initiative, a 10-year, $1 billion commitment to making digital equity a reality in the communities the company serves. Digital equity is achieved through access to broadband internet, computers and the opportunity to develop digital skills. Born out of Project UP and Comcast’s desire […]
Comcast’s Xfinity 10G Network Surpasses 1,500 miles in Rockford
Rockford is a Gigabit+ City: Xfinity 10G Network delivers Gigabit+ Internet speeds to virtually all of Rockford, regardless of the zip code July 24, 2023 – Comcast announced today that its Xfinity 10G Network has surpassed 1,500 miles in length in Rockford. The network delivers speeds up to 1.2 Gbps to virtually all households in 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 […]
Comcast Joins with Local Community-based Organizations to Launch WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Several Rockford and other Northwest Illinois Locations
Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and families can access the Internet for school, homework and digital skills building August 2, 2021 – Comcast announced the launch of new WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at community centers in several Rockford and other Northwest Illinois locations. Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and families can get […]
Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion Over Next 10 Years to Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans With Tools and Resources To Succeed In Digital World
Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Now Connected More Than 10 Million People Over the Past 10 Years, including 76,000 in Rockford Metro Area April 22, 2021 – On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and […]