Computer Literacy Training Programs | Comcast Internet Essentials
Provides in-home, low cost broadband Internet service for families that have a child in grades K-12 who are currently enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, or families that qualify for housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. The program offers Internet service for $9.95 per month (plus tax), the option to buy a computer for under $150 (plus tax), free access to online, in print and classroom Internet training, no activation fees or equipment rental fees, guarantee of no price increase so long as an eligible child is enrolled in the free lunch program during their K-12 attendance and no credit check requirement. Website has extensive information about the program.
Physical Address
http://www.internetessentials.com/, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours
24 hours daily
Application process
Call to request application or apply online. Application online can be translated to Spanish.
Fee
$9.95 per month plus tax
Required documents
Proof of free lunch program or reduced lunch program enrollment, proof of Medicaid card, public housing assistance documentation, SNAP letter, TANF letter, or SSI eligibility letter. Website has extensive information.
Eligibility
Eligible households must be located in a Comcast Internet service area, have at least one child receiving free or reduced school lunch through the National School Lunch Program, have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days and does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Languages
Website and application is available in Spanish.
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area
Agency info
Comcast Cable
Provides cable, telephone and internet services.