Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials wants to bring the power of the internet to the homes of students across the country for a very low price. For under 10 bucks a month, students can have access to the world wide web for research and learning.

About Internet Essentials:

Four ways Internet Essentials gets you connected — for less.

While participating in Internet Essentials:

• You get fast home Internet service for only $9.95 a month, plus tax
• You never have any price increases or pay any activation or equipment rental fees
• You can buy a computer at initial enrollment for the low price of just $149.99 + tax
• You can get free Internet training — online, in print and in person

How it works:

How to qualify

To qualify for $9.95 a month Internet service and a low-cost computer, your household must meet all these criteria:

• Be located where Comcast offers Internet service
• Have at least one child receiving free or reduced price school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
• Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days
• Not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment

How to apply

• Call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application
• We will mail you an application. Complete and return it, along with lunch program documents from your child's school
• We will notify you by mail about the status of your application. Allow 7-10 days for a response