Seattle was recently named 1 of 15 “Gold Medal” communities nationwide by Comcast. As a result, they’re offering six months of free Internet service through their Internet Essentials program, for eligible households who apply and are approved for their $10/month program by March 18, 2014, next Tuesday. Their low-income discount is for families with students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Comcast is one of several companies in Seattle who offer Internet for low-income residents for around $10/month. They all have income and other eligibility guidelines for the discounted service. The City of Seattle has more information about these programs and Solid Ground’s program to help residents with the choices on their community technology low cost Internet page.
CenturyLink Internet Basics (866) 541-3330
- Eligible if on most public assistance programs (broader than Comcast)
- Internet wired to your home via phone line
- Laptop purchase available for $150
- Not eligible if you have existing CenturyLink Internet service
- Internet safety and education materials offered
Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program (855) 846-8376
- Must have a child eligible for free or reduced lunch
- Cable Internet wired to your home
- Laptop purchase available for $150
- Not eligible if you have existing Comcast Internet service
- Internet safety and education materials offered
Interconnection/Mobile Citizen (Clear) (206) 633-1517
- Offers Clear mobile Internet for $8 per month with laptop purchase or about $10 per month without laptop purchase
- Eligible if on most public assistance programs
- Refurbished laptops with a full range of software for $99
- They have a store in Seattle offering products and assistance
Looking for a computer to use or for computer training? Visit our Free Access to Computers and the Internet page for locations and hours of public access computer centers.