COMCAST Boosts Internet Speeds For COVID-19 & ELearning
Comcast is increasing speeds (From 15 Mbps to 25) for the Internet Essentials program to support bandwidth for eLearning curriculum.
STATEMENT FROM Dana Strong President of Consumer Services for Comcast
“As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, we recognize that our company plays an important role in helping our customers stay connected – to their families, their workplaces, their schools, and the latest information about the virus – through the Internet.
We also know that for millions of low-income Americans who don’t have Internet service at home, this uncertain time is going to be even more difficult to manage. As schools and businesses close and families are encouraged, or even mandated, to stay home, Internet connectivity becomes even more important.”
To receive the increased Internet speeds, existing customers will not need to do anything. The new speeds will be rolled out nationally over the next few days.
And what about the low income that you mentioned who don’t have internet with you? Will you be offering free hotspots like verizon did for Florida during irma?