Comcast to offer $10 Internet service to low income families

Comcast will be offering Internet service to poor families for $9.95 a month beginning with the 2011/2012 school year to help less advantaged students. Kudos to Comcast for addressing the digital divide faced by poorer and minority communities.

Internet Essentials helps more students and families get online.

A household is eligible to participate in Internet Essentials if it meets all of the following criteria:

•Is located where Comcast offers Internet service
•Has at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
•Has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days
•Does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment

While participating in Internet Essentials, customers receive:

•Fast home Internet for just $9.95 a month + tax
•No price increases, no activation fees and no equipment rental fees
•A computer available at initial enrollment for just $149.99 + tax
•Access to free Internet training - online, in print and in person

Internet Essentials will be available starting in the 2011-12 school year in areas where Comcast offers Internet service.

Call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application.

Learn more here Internet Essentials