York Housing Authority has partnered with Comcast to provide eight months of high-speed internet access through Comcast's Internet Essentials Program to 200 eligible families served by the Housing Authority as of July 6. Access to valuable information and resources has been a challenge that COVID-19 has presented to some of the most vulnerable community members.
Internet service will be provided through Comcast's Internet Essentials program, designed to help low-income families and individuals to acquire access to the internet. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Comcast is offering two free months of internet access to qualifying low-income families that apply before the end of the year. York Housing Authority is purchasing an additional six months of service, enabling eight months of free internet access.
In the coming weeks, York Housing Authority will contact eligible families to connect them to Internet Essentials. Eligibility criteria includes eligibility for public assistance programs and residence within a Comcast coverage area.
Applicants not served by York Housing Authority can visit http://www.internetessentials.com using any web-connected device, including mobile phones. The accessible website also includes the option to video chat with customer service agents in American Sign Language. In addition, there are two dedicated phone numbers, and readers may call 855-846-8376 for English and 855-765-6995 for Spanish.
For more information, readers may visit http://www.yorkhousingauthority.com.
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