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PRESS ROOM: Comcast Expands Low-Cost Internet Program Eligibility
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Comcast said Wednesday it is expanding eligibility for its Internet Essentials program to households earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, making a family of four with an annual income of $64,300 or less eligible for the service.
Comcast said Wednesday it is expanding eligibility for its Internet Essentials program to households earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, making a family of four with an annual income of $64,300 or less eligible for the service.
The expansion broadens access to the broadband adoption program, which launched in 2011 to provide affordable internet access to lower-income households.
The service costs $14.95 per month and includes free WiFi equipment, unlimited data, access to more than 23 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots, discounted laptops and free digital skills training.
The company said the program has adapted over the years to meet changing user needs and continues to offer affordable options to millions of customers.
Additional details about the eligibility expansion are available at https://corporate.comcast.com/stories/internet-essentials-expands-eligibility-to-even-more-households.
