STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With many school
districts opting for full or hybrid distance learning this year due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, Charter Communications, Inc., today
announced Stay Connected K-12, a new Spectrum Enterprise solution
that enables schools to offer high-speed, cable broadband Internet
access direct to their students, educators and staff in their own
homes so learning and teaching are uninterrupted. Residences are
not billed for the service.
Stay Connected K-12 combines the robust speeds and rich features
of Spectrum Internet with simplified program management and billing
for local districts through Spectrum Enterprise and is a turnkey
solution for their students and educators. Users can enjoy:
- Download speeds up to 50 Mbps to support video collaboration
and large file transfers.
- In-home WiFi to connect all of the WiFi enabled devices in the
residence.
- Unlimited usage with no data caps, providing schools/districts
with a consistent cost per user.
- 24/7/365 technical support, relieving schools/districts of the
responsibility of technical support for the end-user
connections.
- Self-installation kit with modem and router that allows
end-users to get connected quickly and easily, with no intervention
required from schools/districts.
Stay Connected K-12 also maximizes flexibility for districts,
allowing them to add students to the program when needed, with no
minimum term commitment on any of the connections.
"Through Stay Connected K-12, the Spectrum Enterprise team is
providing the high quality connectivity students, teachers and
staff need to have a successful educational experience," said
Bill Archer, Charter Executive Vice
President and President of Spectrum Enterprise. "The turnkey
solution is easy for school administrators to put into place,
freeing them to maximize their focus on learning and student
achievement."
Charter is already connecting thousands of students and
educators through Stay Connected K-12 agreements in 30 communities
in Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas
and Wisconsin, and is working with
districts throughout its 41-state footprint, including the Menasha
Joint School District in Menasha,
Wisconsin.
"Every child possesses unique talents and skills, which is why
we pride ourselves in providing personalized learning opportunities
for our students and families," said Brian
Adesso, Director of Business Services, Menasha Joint School
District. "We're relying on the Stay Connected K-12 program to help
us continue to meet the high expectations of our community even
when the classroom is online."
Stay Connected K-12 builds on the company's dedication to
expanding broadband access during the COVID-19 pandemic, which
through the second quarter of 2020 included connecting 448,000
students, teachers, and their families to broadband service for 60
days at no cost; protecting from disconnection 700,000 customers
who indicated economic hardship due to COVID-19; and forgiving
$85 million in customers' overdue
balances.
Charter's advanced communications network serves more than 30
million customers — including government offices, first responders,
health care facilities and businesses — across 41 states. During
the pandemic, Charter's network has proved able to accommodate the
surge in daytime demand associated with distance learning and
remote work and has extensive business and workforce continuity
plans in place that adjust as needed to best serve all our
customers and employees.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and
cable operator serving more than 30 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum
Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products
and services coupled with special features and applications to
enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government
entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized,
fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored
advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The
company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and
high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum
Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can
be found at corporate.charter.com.
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