In the United States, the ability to access and use a reliable high-speed home internet connection can be essential to unlocking economic mobility and delivering benefits that include better educational, health, financial and labor outcomes.
For example, 92 percent of jobs require at least one digital skill, making access to connectivity necessary in today’s digital age.
That’s why getting people connected to the internet at home with a computer is critical. But there are barriers to this. Some households cite a lack of interest, affordability or lack of a reliable device.
Internet Essentials, Comcast’s broadband adoption program, addresses these barriers with three things: access to low-cost home internet service, the option to purchase a heavily discounted laptop, and access to digital skills training programs through the company’s network of nonprofit partners in Washington.
Comcast is making high-speed internet more accessible for residents in Kent through its Internet Essentials program. Since its launch in 2011, Internet Essentials has connected approximately 46,000 Kent residents to the internet.
With plans starting at just $14.95 per month, eligible customers can access reliable internet service, helping bridge the digital divide in the community.
The Internet Essentials program offers 50 Mbps download speeds, no credit checks and no installation fees, making it an ideal solution for families, students and seniors who need affordable internet access.
Comcast has also introduced Internet Essentials Plus, which offers 100 Mbps speeds for $29.95 per month, catering to households with higher connectivity needs.
Kent residents can check their eligibility and sign up for Internet Essentials by visiting Comcast’s official page or by stopping by your local Xfinity Store at 26125 104th St., SE, Kent, WA 98030.
