Since 2011, Internet Essentials from Comcast – the nation’s largest and most comprehensive Internet adoption program – has connected a cumulative total of more than 10 million people from low-income families to the Internet at home. The COVID-19 crisis has put many of these students at risk and has accelerated the need for digital equity and Internet adoption programs to support them. Over the next 10 years through Project UP – our $1B commitment to address digital equity and help build a world of unlimited possibilities – we'll reach 50 million people from low-income families access the resources, skills, and tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
Over the last 10 years, Comcast has connected over 10 million people from low-income families to low-cost, high-speed Internet at home.
Comcast is committing $1 billion to reach 50 million people with the connectivity, skills, training, and resources they need to be ready for anything.
In 2021 alone, WiFi connected Lift Zones across the country will enable students to complete over 25 million hours of homework and remote learning.
Over the course of the program, Comcast has provided low-income Americans with 150,000 free or affordable subsidized computers.
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Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion Over Next Ten Years to Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans
Timeline
Internet Essentials Timeline
Addressing the need for digital equity has been a decade-long pursuit. For 10 years, we have worked closely with our partners to refine the program in meaningful ways and expanded the eligible population numerous times. Together, we are committed to creating and supporting digital equity within the communities we serve.
Recent Initiatives
For a decade, Internet Essentials from Comcast has addressed the digital divide head on and has grown to become the nation’s largest and most successful broadband adoption effort. As the COVID-19 crisis has put may students at risk and accelerated the need for digital equity, connectivity is more important than ever. Here’s what we’re doing to help.
Tomorrow's Voices
In partnership with NBC News, students who have benefited from Internet Essentials had the opportunity to explore their passions alongside their heroes.
Lift Zones
Comcast is partnering with nonprofit partners and city leaders to create safe spaces for students and families to connect and learn, creating more than 1,000 “Lift Zones” in community centers to provide Internet connectivity and a safe place for students and families to get online.
Partnership Program
The Internet Essentials Partnership Program (IEPP) is designed to help accelerate Internet adoption at a critical time. The program provides the opportunity for school districts and other organizations to fund and quickly connect large numbers of students and families to broadband access
Digital Literacy Training and Curriculum
Beyond connectivity, we work with tens of thousands of partners across the country, including nonprofits and city leaders, to provide digital skills training to young people and to upskilling adults with the aim of improving their economic mobility.
Impact Stories
Internet Essentials Over the Years
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Project UP
Learn more about our $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
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