In August, Comcast expanded the pool of eligibility for Internet Essentials — basically, any home already receiving some kind of federal aid, including EBT or Medicaid are now eligible. This means 27,000 more low-income Utahans now qualify for in-home – high-speed – low-cost … [Read more...]
Comcast Expands Internet Essentials Program to All Low-Income Americans
We’re excited to share that for the twelfth time in eight years, we are expanding the eligibility of the Internet Essentials program to include all low-income Utahns. The expansion is the most significant change in the program’s history and the company estimates that nearly three … [Read more...]
For Kids Without Home Internet Access, Summer Slide Is A Greater Threat
When it comes to having internet access at home, a new analysis of Census data shows significant disparities in Utah communities. This is of particular concern given the looming summer break, which studies show often results in significant, detrimental summer learning loss – … [Read more...]
Internet Essentials: Tools to Support Learning Year Round
Summer is winding down and Utah families are looking toward the start of the school year. We recognize that the long break can have an adverse effect on some kids -- particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Summer learning loss – or the “summer slide” – is … [Read more...]
