Even as technology becomes more affordable and internet access seems increasingly universal, a “digital divide” remains. For children in internet dry households, inadequate access to technology can hinder them from learning the tech skills that are crucial to success in today’s economy. Utah is the 10th-most connected state in the US with 97% of Utahns […]
Comcast Expands Internet Essentials Program to Include Low-Income Veterans
More than 130,000 veterans call Utah home, but unfortunately more than 7,000 Utah veterans lived below the poverty level in the last year, according to the United States Census Bureau. At Comcast, we’re working to bridge the digital divide for all Utahans. We’re excited to share that for the eleventh time in seven years, we […]
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 well-documented among researchers. Most students lose two months’ worth of math skills […]
Outdoor Movie Screenings in Partnership with Utah Non-profit Housing Corporation
They frequent outside of churches, perch near restaurants, and wait in-line at libraries, only to capture a WiFi signal to complete their homework, apply for jobs, or gain access to their health care portals. Who are they? They are our neighbors and friends – low-income Utahans receiving free or reduced lunch through the National School […]
64,000 Low-Income Utahans Have Crossed the Digital Divide through Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program
It will be easier than ever for kids and parents to connect to news, resources, educational tools, and their friends and family networks as the 2017-2018 school year begins. On August 15, Comcast announced its Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive high-speed Internet adoption program for low-income Americans, now connects more than […]