The internet is a powerful resource for furthering education, assisting with job searches, tracking your benefits, engaging in telehealth, and keeping up with life. There’s no doubt, having access to the internet is more important than ever. But not everyone has equal access to the internet, especially economically challenged households. This issue is referred to […]
Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Connected More than 272,000 People in the Twin Cities Over the Past 10 Years
On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast announces it has connected more than 10 million people to the Internet over the past ten years. Of that number, more than 272,000 are in Comcast’s Twin Cities service area. In addition, the company is pledging to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years […]
Comcast Launches Additional Lift Zones in Twin Cities to Keep Students and Families Connected
Last fall, Comcast announced a new initiative called “Lift Zones,” designed to bring robust WiFi connectivity to thousands of students and families across the Twin Cities. COVID-19 has left many students from low-income families at risk of being left behind. Lift Zones are designed to help those students who, for a variety of reasons, are […]