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Internet Essentials

Community and Family

Comcast boosts internet speeds for its cheapest plan to aid homebound students

February 9, 2021

Facing pressure from activists and elected officials, Comcast Corp. said it will increase internet speeds for low-income families and postpone fees on heavy data users as consumers increasingly rely on broadband during the pandemic. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Education

Comcast extends offer of two months free internet to new customers, as well as public hotspot availability

June 24, 2020

Superintendent Hite says that this will not fix the access problem for all students. He described the company as a “partner” in working on further solutions. | From: The Notebook (Read more.)

Housing

Wake Up With WURD 9.4.19 – Karima Zedan

September 4, 2019

Karima Zedan, Vice President of Digital Inclusion and Internet Essential joins Wake Up with WURD to talk about how low income communities benefit from Comcast Internet Essentials. | From: WURD (Read more.)

En Español

¿Es posible cerrar la brecha digital con acceso barato a Internet?

August 29, 2019

El programa Internet Essentials de Comcast se ha expandido a las personas que acceden abeneficios públicos, dándoles acceso a Internet por menos de $10 dólares por mes. | Presentado Por: Next City (Read more.)

Housing

Can Cheap Internet Close the Digital Divide?

August 26, 2019

Comcast’s Internet Essentials program has expanded to people who use a range of public benefits, giving them internet access for less than $10 per month. | From: Next City (Read more.)

Housing

Comcast’s $10 internet for low-income Americans is exploding in popularity

August 14, 2018

Nearly 200,000 Philadelphians take advantage of Internet Essentials, along with six million users nationwide. (Read more.)

ICYMI

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    June 13, 2023
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    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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