Comcast Expands $10 Internet Plan to All Low-Income and Disabled Americans
Comcast broadens its Internet Essentials program to include seniors on Medicaid, people with disabilities, and all low-income adults. The $10 monthly plan aims to connect millions more households to affordable internet access.
Comcast expands its Internet Essentials program to offer cheap internet access to a much wider range of financially disadvantaged Americans. Anyone who participates in government assistance programs like Medicaid, SNAP, or HUD housing now qualifies for this affordable connectivity option. The program already connects about two million households and looks to add many more under these new, inclusive rules.
The latest expansion specifically opens the door for persons with disabilities, seniors on Medicaid, and all low-income adults living at 38 percent above the poverty line in their area. This final criterion makes a large number of people eligible even if they do not participate in other specific federal aid programs. Applicants also have the option to buy a low-cost computer for $150, though shoppers might find better laptop deals elsewhere.
Qualified subscribers pay just $10 per month plus applicable taxes and fees for a 15-megabit internet connection. While this speed falls slightly below the official federal definition of broadband, it provides enough bandwidth for everyday online activities like streaming music, browsing the web, and watching YouTube videos without any major issues.