STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter
Communications, Inc. today announced a relaunch of its Remote
Education Offer providing free Spectrum Internet – with speeds up
to 200 Mbps in most markets – and WiFi access for 60 days to
households with K-12th graders, college students and/or
educators. The promotion is available for customers who live in a
Spectrum market and do not currently have Spectrum Internet
services. To enroll, new customers can call (844) 310-1198 and
a free self-installation kit will be provided.
"The pandemic has prompted new focus on the technology divide
and Charter is committed to being part of the comprehensive
solution needed to close these gaps," said Tom Rutledge, Charter Chairman and CEO. "This
offer is the latest example of Charter's ongoing commitment to
improving access to broadband and helping to ease the strain of the
pandemic in the communities we serve. From extending our network to
rural areas to making high-speed broadband more accessible for
low-income students and seniors through Spectrum Internet
Assist, Charter provides a range of options that deliver
critical connectivity to our customers."
Charter first launched its Remote Education Offer in March,
resulting in 448,000 new households added through June 30, 2020, to Charter's high-speed
Spectrum Internet service for two free months.
In addition to the Remote Education Offer, Charter is making
high-speed broadband more accessible through Spectrum Internet
Assist (SIA), its low-cost broadband program available to eligible
low-income households and seniors. SIA includes a free internet
modem, high-speed data at 30 Mbps, no data caps or contracts, and
optional in-home WiFi service for an additional $5/mo. SIA is available to households in which
one or more members are a recipient of assistance through the
National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Community Eligibility
Provision (CEP) of the NSLP, or Supplemental Security Income (for
applicants age 65+). Charter will offer two free months of Spectrum
Internet Assist to eligible low-income households with students or
an educator not already a Spectrum customer.
Charter also recently announced a doubling of its original 2020
commitment to digital education, awarding a total of $1 million in grants to organizations providing
broadband education, technology and training. With this year's
grants, Charter has surpassed its multiyear commitment to award
$6 million in cash and in-kind
donations to support broadband education across the company's
41-state service area. Recipients across 15 states and Washington, D.C., include nonprofits working
to empower disadvantaged residents in towns and cities, boost small
businesses in rural areas, and provide computer assistance to
senior citizens and organizations that meet educational needs for
children.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband
connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 30
million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an
advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of
state-of-the-art residential and business services including
Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers
the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with
special features and applications to enhance productivity, while
for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise
provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach
delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media
landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news
coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its
customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More
information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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