Comcast Philadelphia & New Jersey

Comcast Works With SEAMAAC and The Welcoming Center to Provide Laptops, Internet Access to Immigrants

New immigrants to Philadelphia face a myriad of challenges, from finding housing and work to enrolling their children in school. Without broadband Internet at home, these challenges become even harder. That’s why Comcast works with organizations supporting immigrant communities to provide Internet access and laptops for many of Philadelphia’s newest residents. The city’s immigrant population […]

Comcast Named Educator of the Year by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey

Comcast was recently named Educator of Year by the Research & Development Council (R&D Council) of New Jersey as part of their 2021 Thomas Edison Patent Awards. We were recognized for our efforts to close the digital divide for New Jersey students through Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program […]

Comcast Marks the 10th Anniversary of Internet Essentials, Highlights Recent Partnership with Goodwill industries, Launches WiFi-Connected Lift Zone at Goodwill in Stratford, NJ

Last week in New Jersey, Comcast marked the 10th anniversary of its signature digital equity program, Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income households – with the launch of a WiFi-connected Lift Zone at Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia’s Stratford, NJ, location. Comcast […]

Comcast and Beyond Literacy Support Adult Learners Working to Continue Their Education

One student at a time, Beyond Literacy is working to help adults achieve their goals and advance their dreams. Serving 1,300 Philadelphians each year, Beyond Literacy seeks to uplift the city’s adult learning population, including those who need their high school diploma and those who are developing literacy skills. Beyond Literacy also helps students enter […]

Comcast Marks the 10th Anniversary of Internet Essentials, Highlights Digital Equity Program’s Recent Eligibility Expansions with Local Partners

This week in Philadelphia, Comcast marked the 10th anniversary of its signature digital equity program, Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful, and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income households – by presenting 1,000 free laptops to Beyond Literacy, The Welcoming Center and SEAMAAC. The surprise giveaway also included a donation of $30,000 […]