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Comcast Cable is the sole provider of the Internet Essentials high-speed internet service designed specifically for low income Americans who have a child who participates in the National School Lunch program, developed by Comcast. For information on this cheap internet plan for only $9.95 a month, please go to our Internet Essentials page. For contact information on Comcast or Internet Essentials, see the end of the page.
About Comcast Cable
You may think of Comcast as the nation’s largest cable TV provider, but this huge company is far more than that. Comcast Corporation rightfully calls itself “one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies.”
The company owns Comcast Cable, one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone companies. It owns a majority interest in NBC Universal, which in turn owns and operates a number of news and entertainment cable networks (including E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, G4, The Golf Channel and the NBC Sports Network), broadcast networks (including NBC and Telemundo), numerous local television stations across the United States, television production facilities, Universal Studios, and the Universal Orlando theme park.
Ahhh, but we’re just getting started.
Comcast is the largest cable operator, home internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone company in the United States. It offers cable television, broadband internet, and telephone service in 39 states and the District of Columbia. As of late 2010, Comcast’s customer base includes 22.9 million cable customers, 16.7 million broadband internet customers, and 8.4 million voice customers. The states we show as having Comcast Cable available are: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia (DC).
In other words, we’re talking big. Huge. One might even say humongus.
Comcast was founded in 1963 and was originally known as American Cable Systems. In 1969, it changed its name to Comcast, a combination of the words “Communication” and “Broadcast”.
Comcast has grown rapidly through a series of mergers and acquisitions.
In 1996, Comcast began offering broadband internet service when it acquired Sarasota Online, one of the largest Internet providers in the south. The company now has more than 14 million internet subscribers.
In 1999 it acquired Greater Philadelphia Cablevision and announced a $60 billion merger with MediaOne.
In late 2009, Comcast announced a mind-bogglingly complex deal with GE in which it gained control of NBC Universal for $6.5 billion. Following the details of this convoluted series of transactions isn’t easy, but here are the basics: After GE cashes that $6.5 billion check, Comcast will own 51% of NBC Universal and GE will own the remaining 49%. Then Comcast was required to contribute another $7.5 billion to cover the costs of programming for regional sports networks and cable channels such as Golf Channel and E! Entertainment Television. GE then took $5.8 billion of that payment to purchase Vivendi’s 20% interest in NBC Universal. When the dust clears, Comcast has the right to purchase GE’s remaining stake in the company.
Some consumer advocates do not believe that bigger is necessarily better. That explains why Comcast won the Consumerist 2010 Worst Company In America award based on votes of dissatisfied customers. To the company’s credit, it publicly acknowledged the award and announced its commitment to improving customer service.
I live in an apartment in a small city in rural Minnesota. I am disabled and do receive help, though I’m only 59 so not technically a senior citizen. For years I’ve searched for low cost internet, finally finding PCs for People three years ago. My problem is the wi-fi hotspots, which I’ve had to purchase outright and upfront, are on the Sprint network and where I live, the connection is poor and unstable. The same is true with the low income cell phone service through another company that is on the Sprint network, which results in calls that are dropped or don’t connect at all. Sprint offers a solution for the poor service, a Miracle Box, but because the services are part of a block in the names of the companies, such as PCs for People, I cannot have one. As much as I’m grateful for this poor service, which is better than none at all, I am becoming increasingly anxious and frustrated now that CoVid-19 is in my community. I spend hours everyday trying to access current news and information. I cannot pick up local TV channels via antennae, though I’ve tried with at least a half dozen different ones claiming a variety of ranges. Is there another low cost option for me? This wi-fi hotspot just isn’t meeting my needs.
This is great they have low income internet but what about low income CABLE. I am on SSI and my cable bill is almost 15% of my income. I have to do with out some things some months to pay the high cable bill and 80% of the channels i neither watch or want.
What about people on disability and trying to look for work to re-enter the work force. Means I make numerous trips(10 miles one-way) to library weekly to use computer; means extra fuel to burn which takes money from my very low disability checks.
Im on ssi and food stamps raising 2 grandchildren, i cant get cable or internet, way too expensive, they always want a deposit i dont have. Is there any programs to help me?
I just moved to fox lake. I am on a very tight budget. i came from a shelter. i am looking for just basic tv and internet service for low income prices. Can you please let me know what is available. i do know you are the provider in our area.
I look forward to hear from you.
Thank You,
I get my great grand daughter on the weekends and she’s 4 year’s old, I am a 63 year old great grand mother, who is planning to go back to school in September, and I can’t afford to pay the price’s you are planning to go up on me because my plan is about to expire. I am on disability and I need some help, I would like to stay with the plan I have but I can’t afford what you are taking the plan up too. Please call me to set up an appointment for disconnection of service, before It goes over My plan, and I’m obligated to pay more. My number is (202) 553-****.
We’re not Comcast, Tereatha, so “we” are not raising your rates. This is an independent informational website. There are a number of low-income internet plans available and you should check them all out to find out if you qualify and if they’re available in your area. Here’s where you can check out all those plans:
Here’s where you can find a list of all the low-income internet service providers in the country, Dolores. Read them each carefully to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are availalbe in your area:
I Live in area code 70123 in Louisiana I’m interested in the low cost internet (which I qualify for) and receiving your cable series in addition. What is the maximum internet usage allowed? If lower usage allowed then I need how would I go about adding more and what’s the pricing like for adding more? and what is the monthly cost of cable through your company?
Those are all questions you’ll need to discuss with Comcast customer service, Jennifer. We’re an independent informational website. But before you enroll in Internet Essentials, you owe it to yourself to check out all the low-income internet plans. Here’s a link that will take you to a page that gives you lots of detail:
Could ypu please check if im in the area pleasanton tx 78064 and contact via email thank you I am low income Foodstamp tanf medicaid my child free lunch
It’s impossible for us to keep track of availability down to the local level, Sabrina. Take a look at the page at the link below. It lists all the low-income internet providers and their contact info. You may need to visit each of their websites, because most of them allow you to plus in your address or zip code to find out almost instantaneously if they serve your area.
You didn’t read “our advertisement, Carolyn. We’re an independent, informational website. If you saw a Comcast ad, you need to contact Comcast directly.
Well, Jennifer, you do not qualify simply because you are disabled. You must meet one of the qualification requirements and that internet service provider must do business in your area. You can check out all the different low-income internet here:
We hear you, Ricardo. That would indeed be awesome. Unfortunately, none of the low-income Internet and/or phone companies offer a bundle that includes affordable cable tv.
Each of the low-income Internet plans offers very inexpensive computers, laptops and even tablet computers. Check out all the programs here and find the one that works best for you.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN RECIEVE LOW INCOME CABLE I AM ONABLE TO WORK AND I AM TRYING TO GET MY SSI STARED MY FAMILY PAYS ALL MY BILLS I ONLY RECIEVE FOOD STAMP INCOME!
I would like to know if I am eligible for inexpensive internet for low income Americans. I am 73 years old and receive a total of $784.25 a month for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. I now have basic cable and economy plus and internet services. I can no longer afford all three services and I am about to drop expanded basic to lower my bill. Thank you for considering me.
I know that I qualify for the $ 9.95 a month internet which is comcast. i am on section 8 housing, im on General Relife Disability so just let me say that my monthly income is only $ 445.00 dollars a month and $ 200.00 of it is food stamps.By the time i pay my utilities and get my necceties for the month it leaves me broke again. Anyways I called internet essentials first of all the associate that I got on the phone was very rude and short with me. I just got internet cable in may so she said that if i have had service for 30 days that i do not qualify for the $ 9.95 internet that essentials has to offer. I explained to the lady that had I known about this program I would have gone through the internet essentials to begin with and of course the associates that you talk to when you call comcast dont tell you about their 9.95 a month internet essentials for low income people like me and thats not fair. I had no idea about this program the only reason I found out about it is due to me applying for a goverment cell phone. Thats how i found out about the cheap internet. So my conclusion to this is that i more than qualify for this program and i dont feel its fair to me that just cause i got the internet i havent even got my first bill yet its just not fair. I feel that they should grant me permission to be able to get internet at the $ 9.95 a month deal. Dissapointed in the way they work their plan. Please comment and let me know how you feel about my situation ? Sincerly Dalia.
I would like to find out more about your lower internet program and how to get a low cost computer. I do have a 7 year old son who is on the free lunch program here in Gilbert, AZ., and I get med. Asst., and Food stamps. Please email me back telling me how I apply and get a computer and internet service for cheap. I only work between 0-15 hours a week, at the school my son goes to, depends on when they have school break, as we don’t get paid for holidays, or breaks.
I like To fine out HOW to Get help with hight speed -Internet for $9.95. I have been looking for it all over the Internet, I need your help.Iam on SSDI. Thank You.
I really need low cost internet as my special tool in finding a job also help my childrwith their school homeworks. I am hoping for your kind consideration.
Comcast, Cox and Time Warner are evil. We had Cox for a while, and it took me nearly a week to get an aetpinompnt that someone actually showed up for. Luckily, that was when I worked for an awesome company that would allow me to take the day off to deal with things like that . They didn’t care that the cable guy was several hours late. (9PM) I just got the day off. Now my boss is loud, obnoxious and often stinky. (The cash is minimal too.) He gets me up at 6:45 AM. Even after the time change. Oh well. At least I get kisses and hugs and don’t have to leave the house or get dressed to keep my job.Mary’s last blog post..
Epi says
DO YOU HAVE CABLE SERVICE VIA STRA. I G IN 90017 LOS ANGES CA FOR SENIORIW INCOME
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Only Comcast can answer that question, Eli. Give them a call at the number we provide in the article above.
R says
Do they do a credit check?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
In most cases no credit check is required. But you cannot have overdue bills with the service provider with whom you enroll.
Beth says
I live in an apartment in a small city in rural Minnesota. I am disabled and do receive help, though I’m only 59 so not technically a senior citizen. For years I’ve searched for low cost internet, finally finding PCs for People three years ago. My problem is the wi-fi hotspots, which I’ve had to purchase outright and upfront, are on the Sprint network and where I live, the connection is poor and unstable. The same is true with the low income cell phone service through another company that is on the Sprint network, which results in calls that are dropped or don’t connect at all. Sprint offers a solution for the poor service, a Miracle Box, but because the services are part of a block in the names of the companies, such as PCs for People, I cannot have one. As much as I’m grateful for this poor service, which is better than none at all, I am becoming increasingly anxious and frustrated now that CoVid-19 is in my community. I spend hours everyday trying to access current news and information. I cannot pick up local TV channels via antennae, though I’ve tried with at least a half dozen different ones claiming a variety of ranges. Is there another low cost option for me? This wi-fi hotspot just isn’t meeting my needs.
larry Williamson says
This is great they have low income internet but what about low income CABLE. I am on SSI and my cable bill is almost 15% of my income. I have to do with out some things some months to pay the high cable bill and 80% of the channels i neither watch or want.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Unfortunately, we are unaware of any low-income cable TV plans, Larry.
Carolyn F Jones says
Do you have low cable packages for low income
Families
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Compcast, so we cannot answer your question, Carolyn. Contact the company directly.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We are not Comcast, so we cannot answer your question, Carolyn. Contact the company directly.
ELAINE PERRY says
What about people on disability and trying to look for work to re-enter the work force. Means I make numerous trips(10 miles one-way) to library weekly to use computer; means extra fuel to burn which takes money from my very low disability checks.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
What is your solution, Elaine?
Christine Marmolejo says
Im on ssi and food stamps raising 2 grandchildren, i cant get cable or internet, way too expensive, they always want a deposit i dont have. Is there any programs to help me?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Check out all the low-income internet plans currently available at the following link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Debbie Swank says
I just moved to fox lake. I am on a very tight budget. i came from a shelter. i am looking for just basic tv and internet service for low income prices. Can you please let me know what is available. i do know you are the provider in our area.
I look forward to hear from you.
Thank You,
Debbie
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
None of the low-income internet plans include television service, Debbie. And “we” are not Comcast. This is an independent informational website.
Annmarie Heim says
I’d like to get cable please I’m disabled fixed income.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Cable TV is not part of any of the low-income internet plans, Annmarie. But you can check out all those plans at this link:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Brenda says
Im on SSI can’t work. Only get 750.00 a mont would like to get cable etc.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, Brenda, but cable TV is not offered as part of any of the low-income internet plans.
Anna Denise Mullen says
This app will not take my address so i cannot go any further.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Contact the company’s customer service team at the phone number shown in our Internet Essentials page:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet/internet-essentials
Mariea says
Most of my neighbors have the low income internet essential package… And when I try it says my area isn’t available
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Have you tried speaking to customer service at Comcast? If not, that should be your next step.
Tereatha Glasgow says
I get my great grand daughter on the weekends and she’s 4 year’s old, I am a 63 year old great grand mother, who is planning to go back to school in September, and I can’t afford to pay the price’s you are planning to go up on me because my plan is about to expire. I am on disability and I need some help, I would like to stay with the plan I have but I can’t afford what you are taking the plan up too. Please call me to set up an appointment for disconnection of service, before It goes over My plan, and I’m obligated to pay more. My number is (202) 553-****.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We’re not Comcast, Tereatha, so “we” are not raising your rates. This is an independent informational website. There are a number of low-income internet plans available and you should check them all out to find out if you qualify and if they’re available in your area. Here’s where you can check out all those plans:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Dolores Pynckel says
I like to get cable and internet
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Here’s where you can find a list of all the low-income internet service providers in the country, Dolores. Read them each carefully to find out which ones you’re eligible for and which ones are availalbe in your area:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Jennifer F. says
I Live in area code 70123 in Louisiana I’m interested in the low cost internet (which I qualify for) and receiving your cable series in addition. What is the maximum internet usage allowed? If lower usage allowed then I need how would I go about adding more and what’s the pricing like for adding more? and what is the monthly cost of cable through your company?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Those are all questions you’ll need to discuss with Comcast customer service, Jennifer. We’re an independent informational website. But before you enroll in Internet Essentials, you owe it to yourself to check out all the low-income internet plans. Here’s a link that will take you to a page that gives you lots of detail:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
SABRINA GOMEZ says
Could ypu please check if im in the area pleasanton tx 78064 and contact via email thank you I am low income Foodstamp tanf medicaid my child free lunch
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
It’s impossible for us to keep track of availability down to the local level, Sabrina. Take a look at the page at the link below. It lists all the low-income internet providers and their contact info. You may need to visit each of their websites, because most of them allow you to plus in your address or zip code to find out almost instantaneously if they serve your area.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Carolyn Antley says
Hi I just read your advertisement on cheap cable for Comcast I’m in the area can you please contact me
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
You didn’t read “our advertisement, Carolyn. We’re an independent, informational website. If you saw a Comcast ad, you need to contact Comcast directly.
Patricia says
Why can’t you get and application that really works.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We don’t know what you’re talking about, Patricia. Millions of families are already being helped by Comcast’s Internet Essentials.
Jennifer A. Thomas says
I am on section 8 housing. I am disabled 50 years old and. Live alone. Less expensive Internet would be so helpfull. Do I qualify?
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Well, Jennifer, you do not qualify simply because you are disabled. You must meet one of the qualification requirements and that internet service provider must do business in your area. You can check out all the different low-income internet here:
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
Henry Wesselius says
Do you have a discount for cable tv for low income customers? Not Internet or phone, just cable tv.
Thank you,
Henry Wesselius
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Sorry, but there is no low-income cable TV plan available.
Ricardo says
I wish u guys also had a deal like with the people that qualified for the internet but with tv cable that would be awesome….
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
We hear you, Ricardo. That would indeed be awesome. Unfortunately, none of the low-income Internet and/or phone companies offer a bundle that includes affordable cable tv.
Carol Mckinnon says
I’m trying to find out about the purchase of a computer.
CheapInternet.com Administrator says
Each of the low-income Internet plans offers very inexpensive computers, laptops and even tablet computers. Check out all the programs here and find the one that works best for you.
https://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
christy Logan says
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN RECIEVE LOW INCOME CABLE I AM ONABLE TO WORK AND I AM TRYING TO GET MY SSI STARED MY FAMILY PAYS ALL MY BILLS I ONLY RECIEVE FOOD STAMP INCOME!
Philip McDONALD says
I would like to know if I am eligible for inexpensive internet for low income Americans. I am 73 years old and receive a total of $784.25 a month for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. I now have basic cable and economy plus and internet services. I can no longer afford all three services and I am about to drop expanded basic to lower my bill. Thank you for considering me.
Dalia says
I know that I qualify for the $ 9.95 a month internet which is comcast. i am on section 8 housing, im on General Relife Disability so just let me say that my monthly income is only $ 445.00 dollars a month and $ 200.00 of it is food stamps.By the time i pay my utilities and get my necceties for the month it leaves me broke again. Anyways I called internet essentials first of all the associate that I got on the phone was very rude and short with me. I just got internet cable in may so she said that if i have had service for 30 days that i do not qualify for the $ 9.95 internet that essentials has to offer. I explained to the lady that had I known about this program I would have gone through the internet essentials to begin with and of course the associates that you talk to when you call comcast dont tell you about their 9.95 a month internet essentials for low income people like me and thats not fair. I had no idea about this program the only reason I found out about it is due to me applying for a goverment cell phone. Thats how i found out about the cheap internet. So my conclusion to this is that i more than qualify for this program and i dont feel its fair to me that just cause i got the internet i havent even got my first bill yet its just not fair. I feel that they should grant me permission to be able to get internet at the $ 9.95 a month deal. Dissapointed in the way they work their plan. Please comment and let me know how you feel about my situation ? Sincerly Dalia.
Art says
How to apply ?
Danielle Harding says
I would like to find out more about your lower internet program and how to get a low cost computer. I do have a 7 year old son who is on the free lunch program here in Gilbert, AZ., and I get med. Asst., and Food stamps. Please email me back telling me how I apply and get a computer and internet service for cheap. I only work between 0-15 hours a week, at the school my son goes to, depends on when they have school break, as we don’t get paid for holidays, or breaks.
yvonne M. Brown says
I would like lower interet program, I’am in fs program.ssd, do I qualify for any of these programs. please reply as sooon as possible.
Patricia Jones says
I like To fine out HOW to Get help with hight speed -Internet for $9.95. I have been looking for it all over the Internet, I need your help.Iam on SSDI. Thank You.
Erlinda Laurente says
I really need low cost internet as my special tool in finding a job also help my childrwith their school homeworks. I am hoping for your kind consideration.
Bang says
Comcast, Cox and Time Warner are evil. We had Cox for a while, and it took me nearly a week to get an aetpinompnt that someone actually showed up for. Luckily, that was when I worked for an awesome company that would allow me to take the day off to deal with things like that . They didn’t care that the cable guy was several hours late. (9PM) I just got the day off. Now my boss is loud, obnoxious and often stinky. (The cash is minimal too.) He gets me up at 6:45 AM. Even after the time change. Oh well. At least I get kisses and hugs and don’t have to leave the house or get dressed to keep my job.Mary’s last blog post..