INTERNET ESSENTIALS

DGAP-News: Comcast Offering Free and Discounted Internet Through Affordable Connectivity Program

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Comcast in the Twin Cities is offering free and discounted Internet options through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Key Points: 
  • Comcast in the Twin Cities is offering free and discounted Internet options through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
  • Customers who qualify can apply ACP credits to any tier of Xfinity Internet, including Internet Essentials .
  • 'The Affordable Connectivity Program is a once in a lifetime opportunity that Comcast is proud to be participating in and offer to any of our customers who qualify so they can benefit from the connectivity needed to function in today's world.'
  • Internet Essentials customers can use their $30/month ACP discount to pay for both Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Mobile service.

DGAP-News: Comcast's Internet Essentials Program, Tacoma Mayor, and Local Gaming Personality Marcel Cunningham Partner to Address Digital Divide for Students at Al Davies Boys & Girls Club

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.
  • Sixty students also received free laptop computers to keep along with 12 months of home Internet service for eligible families through Comcast's Internet Essentials program.
  • Thirty kids attending summer camp at the Al Davies Boys & Girls Club also had the opportunity to play with Cunningham in a fun, interactive video game competition at the event.
  • 'I appreciate the opportunity to partner with Comcast and Mayor Woodards to bring these resources to the Boys & Girls Club, the students, and their families.'