The partnership between the city schools and Comcast is the first of its kind in the nation. "Having access to high-speed Internet service allows children to do schoolwork, adults to find jobs and grow the city's economy, and families to learn and explore together," Emanuel said in a press release.This Tribune article a retweet from the 6th Ward Chicago (our official service office) twitter account. :P
Home internet that would normally cost $48.95 per month will be available to qualifying families for $9.95 per month under the Internet Essentials program, Emanuel said. And families will also be able to purchase computers for $150, he said.
The program will launch this fall.
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Comcast to offer cheaper Internet to CPS students
This is only available to those 330,000 students who qualify for free lunches at the Chicago Public Schools:
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