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Second Year of Internet Essentials in Washington State about to Launch in Burien

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kyLJqRO83Q&w=560&h=315]   In a few minutes we’ll be kicking off the second year of Internet Essentials, our broadband adoption program, at a school in Burien. We’re going to hear from speakers, help parents sign up, and watch children interact with SpongeBob Squarepants. You can click on the video above to hear from two of […]

Comcast Kicks Off Year 2 of Internet Essentials Broadband Adoption Program to Help Close Digital Divide in Washington State

 More than 100,000 Families or 400,000 Low-Income Americans Have Signed Up Nationally;  Initiative Provides Internet Service, Affordable Computers and Digital Literacy Training to Families As we posted earlier today, we’re in Burien today to launch year 2 of the groundbreaking Internet Essentials program. Here’s the formal news release, with comments from people here today: Comcast/NBC […]

‘New Day Northwest’ Segment Explains Comcast Internet Essentials

Today, viewers of the Seattle KING 5 TV show New Day Northwest heard a detailed explanation of Comcast Internet Essentials.  Internet Essentials offers low-cost broadband and a low-cost computer to many families where children receive free- or reduced-price lunch in schools: High-Speed Internet for $9.95 a month, a netbook for $150, and digital literacy information. We’re hoping […]

It’s a Slam Dunk: Shawn Kemp & Jamal Crawford Want to Close the Digital Divide

We’ve kept you posted on a growing list of public figures who have helped us get out the word about Comcast Internet Essentials, Comcast’s program to bring technology to families where children qualify for free- or reduced-price school lunch. Two sports stars are now featured in our latest PSAs promoting Internet Essentials. We’re grateful to […]