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Comcast announced today that its $10-per-month home Internet-access service is now available to any low-income household located in its cable TV systems nationwide.
The low-cost Internet Essentials service was introduced in August as part of the agreement that allowed Comcast to merge with NBC. Today's roll-out event, attended by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, is a big move toward ensuring online access to more consumers and narrowing the "digital divide."
Said Genachowski at the event:
I want to challenge other service providers and those across the broadband economy to step up and take concrete steps to promote broadband adoption. Getting millions more Americans online is a win-win for consumers and for businesses. More Americans will enjoy the benefits of broadband; and there will be more customers connected to our broadband economy.
Check Consumer Reports' recent report on How to cut your telecom bills for more information on Internet service providers (IPS) and which company performed best in our Ratings of ISPs (available to subscribers).
Comcast's $9.99 Internet For Low-Income Families Goes Nationwide [Wired]
FCC Chairman Genachowski Remarks at Comcast Internet Essentials Event [FCC]
Comcast And FCC Chairman Genachowski Unveil Internet Essentials, An Ambitious and Comprehensive Broadband Adoption Program [Comcast press release]
—Paul Eng
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