Comcast is awarding a total of $110,000 to three nonprofit organizations throughout western Massachusetts to help advance digital literacy skills. These grants are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next […]
How Families Can Get Connected to the Internet at Home Before Going Back To School
As families throughout the Western New England Region prepare for the start of a new school year, having reliable and affordable Internet is important – whether at home or through community resources. Through Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity, here are some of the ways families can connect at little to no […]
Comcast Awards $20,000 to Transhealth to Support Organization’s Digital Efforts
Comcast has awarded $20,000 to Transhealth, a western Massachusetts non-profit and independent healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. This announcement is part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity and economic mobility through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet and open […]
Massachusetts Broadband Institute, Comcast Partner with Lead For America’s American Connection Corps to Expand Broadband Adoption
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) and Comcast announced a new broadband adoption partnership with, Lead For America, a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization, to bring its American Connection Corps (ACC) program, nation’s premier AmeriCorps service experience, to the Commonwealth in Fall 2023. With support from MBI and Comcast, 15 ACC Members will be recruited for full-time, […]
Comcast Begins Construction to Bring Fiber-Rich Network to More Than 250 Homes and Businesses in Sharon, CT
Comcast today announced it began expanding its Xfinity 10G Network to more than 250 homes and businesses in the town of Sharon in Litchfield County. The town of Sharon and Comcast are partnering to provide high-speed broadband access to the most rural areas in the town. This network expansion will connect previously unserved residents and […]