ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet,
Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services
provider, today announced the company's participation in the
Emergency Broadband Benefit program, the FCC's initiative to help
households across the country struggling to afford internet service
during the pandemic. The program will allow eligible households to
remain connected to services and resources they need for critical
access to their jobs, healthcare information and remote
education.
A lack of digital equity continues to grow across the country
and the COVID-19 crisis has left many families without reliable
access to the internet, including students who are unable to
actively participate in vital remote learning. It's been reported
that 9.7 million students lack the internet connectivity needed to
be able complete their coursework at home. To help those unable to
afford internet services during the pandemic, WOW! has joined
broadband providers across the country to support the FCC program.
WOW! is also offering its own low-cost solution, Internet for
Education to provide more affordable broadband to eligible K-12
student households.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the barriers that exist
for people who have limited or no access to reliable, high-speed
internet, which is a necessity in today's remote learning and
working environment," said Shannon
Campain, chief commercial officer at WOW!. "We hope lowering
the cost barrier, which prevents so many families from having
access to broadband, will help relieve a piece of the heavy burden
these families are facing during this unprecedented time of
hardship in our country and in our communities."
Eligible families may enroll in the FCC Emergency Broadband
Benefit program today to receive a $50 per month discount, not to exceed their total
monthly bill, toward their monthly broadband services and modem
rental fees, excluding taxes and other fees. Families currently
enrolled in WOW's Internet for Education program are also eligible
for and may enroll in the EBB program to take advantage of these
available discounts. WOW! also recently signed on to participate in
ACA Connects and EducationSuperHighway's "K-12 Bridge to Broadband"
program as another way to help school districts and states provide
internet access for students in low-income households.
These initiatives are part of WOW!'s larger mission to work to
eliminate the broadband inequities that will continue to impact
many communities, even in a post-pandemic world. As children
transition back to in-person learning, the need for reliable
internet access will remain a necessity for families across the
country as they resume regular entertainment consumption,
communicating with family and for homework needs.
More information about the WOW! Internet for Education Program
and Internet Select 50 plan can be found here.
About WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone
WOW! is one of
the nation's leading broadband providers, with an efficient,
high-performing network that passes three million residential,
business and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides services in 19
markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including
Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, South
Carolina, Florida and
Georgia. With an expansive
portfolio of advanced services, including high-speed Internet
services, cable TV, phone, business data, voice, and cloud
services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service
at affordable prices. WOW! also serves as a leader in exceptional
human resources practices, having been recognized seven times by
the National Association for Business Resources as a Best &
Brightest Company to Work For, winning the award for the last three
consecutive years. Visit wowway.com for more information.
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