HARTFORD, Conn., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its
ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the
internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities
and the digital economy, Comcast today announced plans to equip 25
different Connecticut locations –
13 of which are now open with plans for 12 additional sites.
Working with its network of nonprofit partners, Comcast "Lift
Zones" feature free WiFi, which allows students to work on laptops
simultaneously so they can successfully participate in distance
learning. This initiative provides free connectivity inside partner
community centers, like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, for the next three years.
Comcast also partnered with Connecticut State Senator
Douglas McCrory and the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Hartford to host a
Digital Connectivity Forum on April 15,
2021 that examined broadband adoption in the city of
Hartford. Residents attending the
event learned how they can access the internet by taking advantage
of social outreach programs and community-based partnerships, in
addition to learning more about Comcast's Internet Essentials
program, a low-cost broadband adoption program that provides
Internet for $9.95/month.
"The Boys & Girls Club of Hartford is pleased to welcome Comcast's Lift
Zones to our Asylum Hill location as part of our collective effort
to ensure that families, regardless of income, are connected to the
digital world," said Samuel Gray,
President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.
State Senator Douglas McCrory
helped to lead the Digital Connectivity Forum in effort to help
even more Hartford residents
access the Internet, which has become especially vital during this
ongoing pandemic.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of a
family having high-speed Internet service to complete daily tasks
and activities. Even more, the tools that will help a student
finish a science project or a parent who is searching for a new job
should not be out of reach due to unaffordability," said State
Senator Doug McCrory. "Affordable,
reliable Internet service is key to meeting the needs of all
members of a household. I appreciate the opportunity to co-host a
space for families to learn about Internet Essentials, an available
low-cost program provided by Comcast, and to join in the launch
announcement of community spaces where students can connect to the
Internet in a safe, learning environment."
Lift Zone sites complement Comcast's Internet Essentials
program, which has helped connect a cumulative total of more than
10 million low-income people to the Internet at home since 2011,
including 176,000 individuals in the state of Connecticut.
"We are proud to partner with community organizations across
Connecticut and equip them with
fast WiFi service to provide kids with safe and reliable
connectivity to learn, keep up with school and expand their
educational opportunities," said Dennis
Mathew, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New
England Region. "We believe that these Lift Zones will provide
another choice and make it convenient for folks to connect at a
trusted local nonprofit location."
The 13 Comcast Lift Zone sites that are now open in Connecticut include:
- Center for Latino Progress – Hartford
- Asylum Hill Boys & Girls Club – Hartford
- Literacy Volunteers of Greater
Hartford
- Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) –
New Haven
- Youth Continuum – 3 locations in New
Haven
- New Haven Boys & Girls Club
- Music Haven – New Haven
- Boys & Girls Club of Bristol
- Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain
- Girls Inc. of Western
Connecticut – Waterbury
- Town of Falls Village Social
Services Office
Twelve (12) additional Comcast Lift Zone sites in Connecticut are currently being installed with
plans to open by late spring.
About Comcast Corporation
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CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects
people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on
broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer
relationships across the United
States and Europe. We
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