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Comcast's Public Policy

Our Public Policy

Public policy issues affect our customers, our employees, and our business every day.

Focus Areas

Over the last 10 years, Comcast has connected over 10 million people from low-income families to low-cost, high-speed Internet at home with our industry-leading Internet Essentials program, which remains priced at $9.95 per month even after six speed increases over the past decade. Now, Comcast is committing $1 billion over the next 10 years to reach 50 million people with the connectivity, skills, training, and resources they need to be ready for anything.

Comcast is partnering with non-profits and city leaders to create safe spaces for students and families to connect and learn. In 2021 alone, WiFi-connected Lift Zones across the country will enable students to complete over 25 million hours of homework and remote learning.

Around the country, Comcast is working to deliver high-speed broadband internet to homes and businesses in communities that don’t currently have access. Through public-private partnerships and our own private investments, we are actively supporting the goal of bringing access to broadband internet to all Americans.

Our tradition of hiring and supporting the military community began with our founder, World War II U.S. Navy veteran Ralph Roberts, and has continued to today. Whether you’re a member of the military community beginning your civilian career, a veteran entrepreneur accelerating your business, a military spouse, or an organization working on behalf of local military initiatives, we hope you’ll join us in supporting those who have dedicated their lives to service.

Comcast is committed to an Open Internet. We do not block, slow down or discriminate against lawful content. We believe in full transparency in our customer policies. We are for sustainable and legally enforceable net neutrality protections for our customers.

We know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one. That’s why we embrace diversity of background, perspective, culture, and experience throughout every aspect of our business. From the people who power our teams, to the products we create, the stories we tell, and the organizations we support, we believe in fostering a better and more accepting workplace and a world where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Comcast RISE – a multi-faceted program offering grants, marketing services, and technology upgrades – was created to strengthen and empower small businesses hard hit by COVID-19. As a part of our expanded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment, Comcast RISE, which stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,” aims to help Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses, which includes Hispanic and Asian American owned businesses, get a fresh start and boost their operations.

We’ve built a powerful network with a simple purpose: keeping our customers connected — always. As connectivity becomes ever more important, we’re working hard to build and evolve a smart, reliable network that delivers fast Internet speeds for customers to browse, videoconference, stream and game.

Key Figures

$15B

Since 2017, Comcast has invested more than $15B to expand, strengthen and evolve our network.

50%

Of our Board of Directors are women or people of color.

10M+

Over 10 million low-income people have been connected to the Internet through our Internet Essentials program.

$100M

In 2020, Comcast committed $100 million over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

21K+

We're committed to employing more than 21,000 members of the military community.

13K

Comcast RISE will support 13,000 small businesses by 2022 with grants, marketing services, and tech upgrades.

Multimedia

Broderick Johnson’s Remarks at the NAN King Day Virtual Awards

Jan 19, 2022

Broderick Johnson, EVP of Public Policy & EVP of Digital Equity at Comcast, was honored to deliver opening remarks at the National Action Network’s 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Awards, where he spoke about the importance of digital equity.
Building a Better Network Every Day

Aug 19, 2021

We work around the clock to constantly improve America’s largest gig-speed broadband network so it’s better today, and even better tomorrow.
A Conversation with 'Boogie' filmmaker Eddie Huang

May 21, 2021

Comcast NBCUniversal and the Motion Picture Association hosted acclaimed writer, producer, and restauranteur Eddie Huang for a conversation about his new film 'Boogie.'
Broadband Adoption: Ready for Anything

Mar 15, 2021

To celebrate 10 years of Internet Essentials, we’re committing $1 billion to provide 50 million low-income Americans with the tools they need to be ready for anything.
Confronting America’s Digital Divide

Jan 22, 2021

José Díaz-Balart spoke with our own Dalila Wilson-Scott during 'Washington Post Live' about the importance of closing America’s digital divide and the work Comcast NBCUniversal has done to help get us there.
Small Businesses: Keep Rising

Jan 26, 2021
'A Most Beautiful Thing' Filmmaker Panel

Oct 13, 2020

Comcast NBCUniversal hosted virtual panels of filmmakers and experts in October 2020 to discuss the documentary 'A Most Beautiful Thing,' which chronicles the first African American rowing team in the U.S.
Broadband Adoption: Lift Zones

Dec 15, 2020

Comcast is partnering with non-profits and city leaders to create 1,000 WiFi-connected community centers for students and families to connect and learn.
Military Engagement: On the Front Lines of Service

Sep 24, 2020
Accessibility: A Better Experience for Everyone

Sep 06, 2021