On Thursday, Comcast, a Broadband for America member, launched their comprehensive broadband program, Internet Essentials, in Miami to continue bridging the digital divide across America by aiding in Internet adoption. The initiative offers low-cost, monthly Internet service and an affordable computer to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive a free school lunch. The program also offers digital literacy training so families can understand the full benefits the Internet can provide.

The program could be particularly impactful to Hispanic communities given that Hispanic children make up almost one-third of all children receiving free lunches through the National School Lunch Program. "Internet Essentials represents an important opportunity for Comcast to help bridge both the digital and cultural divide for Hispanics in the U.S. This program will not only help connect Hispanic students with their teachers and other educational resources, it will also help members of their households do things like apply for jobs online, improve language skills or learn more about healthcare services available where they live," said Comcast’s Executive Vice President David Cohen.

Internet Essentials will be provided to more than 4,000 school districts in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Learn more about the program here.

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