Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials: Affordable High-Speed Internet

Internet Essentials is a discounted internet service offered by Comcast to low-income families and individuals. It provides high-speed internet for $9.95 per month plus tax, with no contract, installation fees or equipment rental fees.

What is Internet Essentials?

Internet Essentials from Comcast is a high-speed internet adoption program for low-income households. It was created in 2011 to help bridge the digital divide by making the internet more affordable and accessible. The main features of Internet Essentials include:

• High-speed internet service for $9.95 per month plus tax
• No contract, no installation fees, no equipment rental fees
• Option to purchase a low-cost computer for $149.99 plus tax
• Access to free digital literacy training in print, online and in person

To qualify for Internet Essentials, you must live in an area serviced by Comcast, have at least one child eligible for the National School Lunch Program, receive HUD housing assistance, receive SSI disability benefits, receive Medicaid benefits, receive SNAP benefits, or live in public housing. There are also options for community college students and veterans.

Overall, Internet Essentials aims to make connectivity more accessible for disadvantaged groups by eliminating common barriers like cost, lack of computer ownership, and digital literacy. Over 10 million people have been connected since the program launched.

Internet Essentials Features

Official Links