A report released Wednesdayfound that 91 percent of people below the poverty line have some form of Internet access. But that includes 23 percent of low-income homes that only have access on their smartphones. Only 7 percent of those living in poverty have ever signed up for discounted ...
Internet service to low-income families
A New York law went into effect this month that requires big internet providers to offer $15 or $20 internet service to low-income households throughout the state. The legislation may make internet access affordable to people in need, and that’s a big deal: Cost is one of the biggest b...
Yes, AT&T offers free internet for low-income households. How to get discounts on AT&T internet? The ACP is a program offered by the federal government that assists eligible customers in paying for their home internet service. Qualified customers can receive up to $30 off their monthly AT&T ...
LOS ANGELES - Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis. “During this extraordinary time, it is vital that as m...
Our take -Comcast is the biggest name in cable, and the company offers its Xfinity internet service to over 100 million people in the US -- more than a third of the country. Subscribers will find a great variety of plans and packages to choose from, including download speeds of up to ...
I present evidence on the relationship between broadband pricing and labor market outcomes for low-income individuals. Specifically, I estimate the effects of a Comcast service providing discounted broadband to qualifying low-income fami... GW Zuo - 《American Economic Journal Economic Policy》 被引量...
“In the short time frame that we have had to deal with, this has been wildly successful,” remarked Boswell. “It can be even more successful when more people participate.” According to Neighbors, the first priority has always been to provide tools for educating children. However, s...
Proceeds from PCs for People Online sales support the mission of PCs for People - providing affordable technology and Internet service to low-income individuals, families with children, those with disabilities, and nonprofits. Multiple Payment Options We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB...
Lifeline is a federally-funded program that lowers the cost of phone or internet service for low-income households. If you qualify, you may be able to reduce your bill by up to $9.25 per month. Some states provide a greater amount of benefits, including free access for senior citizens. ...