Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, covering cellphone services, broadband, citywide Wi-Fi, the Net neutrality debate and the consolidation of the phone companies. Comcast is ...

Michael Smith, a volunteer pitchman for a low-cost internet service for lower-income customers, was recently recognized for his efforts by his employer with a medallion, an award and a special title — ...

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Comcast extends its subsidized broadband program beyond its June 2014 commitment. The cable giant started the program back in 2011 as part of its conditions for its merger with NBC Universal.

“The Internet is a great equalizer and a life-changing technology,” said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut.

The big picture: Comcast is expanding its Internet Essentials program to include Federal Pell Grant recipients. The Pell Grant was established in 1965 as part of the Higher Education Act, and awards ...

Comcast said earlier this month that, during the coronavirus quarantines, it is offering two months of free Internet to its Internet Essentials customers, while also boosting their speed up to 25/3 ...

This story has been updates with more information on how to apply for Comcast's Internet Essentials program. Comcast has pledged to donate more than $500,000 worth of internet service and equipment to ...

Comcast said earlier this month that, during the coronavirus quarantines, it is offering two months of free Internet to its Internet Essentials customers, while also boosting their speed up to 25/3 ...