National Digital Inclusion Week (October 2-6) is an annual week dedicated to raising awareness of solutions available to help bridge the digital divide. As part of our commitment to digital equity through Project UP, Comcast is proud to support the work of local nonprofit partners across Philadelphia and beyond as they promote digital skills trainings […]
Internet Access and Affordability This Back-to-School Season
As families throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area prepare for the start of a new school year, having reliable and affordable Internet is important – whether at home or through community resources. Through our recent network expansions as well as Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity, here are some of the ways families […]
Closing Philadelphia’s Digital Divide through the Affordable Connectivity Program
This week marks the White House’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Week of Action, a large-scale mobilization event to ensure that every eligible household can get connected. ACP Week of Action is bringing together organizations and leaders from all sectors to spread awareness about this program, help thousands of new households get enrolled, and tell the […]
Broadband for All: Hopewell rolls out town-wide coverage
Article by Hopewell Township Mayor Paul J. Ritter III Three years ago, a once-in-a-century pandemic changed the world and forced our lives online, virtually overnight. Remote work, school, shopping, health care, and more were made possible by robust high-speed broadband networks that answered the call, even as usage soared to new peaks driven by online […]
How Two Local Nonprofits Are Working with Comcast to Support Immigrants
The pandemic has exacerbated our city’s digital divide. This is especially true for Philadelphia’s immigrant communities, which are often at a disadvantage when it comes to adopting digital tools and digital skills training. As a result, they are precluded from some of the fundamental benefits of digital connectivity. Working with Welcome.US, a national initiative built […]