Putting the Web Within Reach – Comcast and City Reach Deal to Provide Low Cost Broadband to Low-Income Residents

A deal between the City of Boston and Internet provider Comcast Corp. will deliver low-cost broadband Internet service to at least 2,800 low-income Boston residents.

Residents who graduate from a trio of federally funded computer training programs will be eligible for broadband service for $10.95 a month in the first year, and $15.95 a month for a second year — substantially cheaper than Comcast’s standard prices.

Full Story: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/02/19/putting_web_within_reach/