(July 28, 2016) Pocomoke City residents in public housing, Housing Choice Voucher and multifamily programs might benefit from a recent expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program.
Announced by City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot at last week’s regular council meeting, the town was invited to participate as an existing partner in the program.
Those interested in using the service need to fill out an application either over the phone or online at www.internetessentials.com. Eligible families, according to the website, must have at least one child who qualifies for the National School Lunch Program, have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one-year old and have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days. Families with debt to Comcast that is more than one-year old may still be eligible, according to the website.
Other terms and conditions apply, according to the provider.
Once qualified and accepted by the company, users will be charged $9.95 per month plus tax for 10 Megabit per second speeds, with no credit check, no term contract, no installation fee and in-home Wi-Fi, according to the program.
Applicants might also be eligible for a low-cost computer in order to access the service. According to the site, both desktop and laptop computer options are available at a cost of $149.99 plus tax.
The computers include Microsoft Office, Norton Security Suite and a 90-day warranty. Payment plans are available.
Computers must be ordered over the phone, according to the program.
Additionally, television and voice customers are eligible for Internet Essentials, so long as they don’t already have an Internet service package with the company.
Previously disconnected Internet service can be reinstated, so long as 90 days have passed, according to the company.
In addition to the completed application, a selection of documents may be used to ensure eligibility. A letter confirming a child in the National School Lunch Program is acceptable for both public and home-schooled students, however it is not the only option.
Public school students can use their student ID cards, a copy of their report cards or a letter from the school on official letterhead confirming participation. Home-schooled students can use a copy of a letter confirming participation in a home school club, association or organization, or a letter from the school on official letterhead.
Also required is a copy of the letter confirming the family’s participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families government programs.
All applicants must also furnish a Social Security number or other form of unique identification as determined by Comcast.
Announced by City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot at last week’s regular council meeting, the town was invited to participate as an existing partner in the program.
Those interested in using the service need to fill out an application either over the phone or online at www.internetessentials.com. Eligible families, according to the website, must have at least one child who qualifies for the National School Lunch Program, have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one-year old and have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days. Families with debt to Comcast that is more than one-year old may still be eligible, according to the website.
Other terms and conditions apply, according to the provider.
Once qualified and accepted by the company, users will be charged $9.95 per month plus tax for 10 Megabit per second speeds, with no credit check, no term contract, no installation fee and in-home Wi-Fi, according to the program.
Applicants might also be eligible for a low-cost computer in order to access the service. According to the site, both desktop and laptop computer options are available at a cost of $149.99 plus tax.
The computers include Microsoft Office, Norton Security Suite and a 90-day warranty. Payment plans are available.
Computers must be ordered over the phone, according to the program.
Additionally, television and voice customers are eligible for Internet Essentials, so long as they don’t already have an Internet service package with the company.
Previously disconnected Internet service can be reinstated, so long as 90 days have passed, according to the company.
In addition to the completed application, a selection of documents may be used to ensure eligibility. A letter confirming a child in the National School Lunch Program is acceptable for both public and home-schooled students, however it is not the only option.
Public school students can use their student ID cards, a copy of their report cards or a letter from the school on official letterhead confirming participation. Home-schooled students can use a copy of a letter confirming participation in a home school club, association or organization, or a letter from the school on official letterhead.
Also required is a copy of the letter confirming the family’s participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families government programs.
All applicants must also furnish a Social Security number or other form of unique identification as determined by Comcast.