COMCAST LAUNCHES FIRST FLAGSHIP LIFT ZONE TO ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY AT INSPIREDU IN ATLANTA
COMCAST LAUNCHES FIRST FLAGSHIP LIFT ZONE TO ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY AT INSPIREDU IN ATLANTA |
[17-October-2024] |
Partnership Provides Free WiFi Access, Plus a $500,000 Grant for a Technology Makeover ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today it has installed its first Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Inspiredu in Atlanta, Georgia. Building on the legacy of its award-winning Lift Zone program, which now offers free WiFi in more than 1,250 community centers nationwide, this inaugural Flagship Lift Zone continues five years of proud collaboration between Comcast and Inspiredu. Not only will Inspiredu still provide free, fast, and reliable WiFi for visitors, powered by Comcast Business, but also expand its reach and capacity with a grant of more than $500,000. The investment will fund a technology makeover as well as the ability to deliver even more digital skills training classes. "Lift Zones are about more than just providing free access to the Internet. They are about teaching people how to use the power of broadband to transform their lives and careers," said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. "The biggest barrier to getting online is not having the skills or the resources to do so. With this Flagship Lift Zone, Inspiredu will now be able to make an even greater impact." Comcast's Lift Zones program, a key component of Project UP, is part of the company's comprehensive, $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity and build a future of unlimited possibilities. Since its launch in 2020, Lift Zones have provided essential internet access for those in need outside the home. It also complements Comcast's Internet Essentials program, which offers in-home broadband connectivity to lower-income families. "These resources will help us expand our reach not just in our local community, or even in the greater Atlanta metro area. Now, we'll be able to provide digital skills training classes remotely to anyone, anywhere in the great state of Georgia," said Richard Hicks, CEO & President of Inspiredu. "Given Comcast's focus on the Internet and ensuring that everyone has the skills to navigate it, I can think of no greater partner for us at Inspiredu." "This Flagship Lift Zone represents the next step in our long-standing partnership with Inspiredu to bridge the digital divide here in Atlanta," said Mike McArdle, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Big South Region. "By providing free, high-speed Internet access and technology resources, we're empowering even more Atlantans to learn, grow and connect to opportunities that can transform their lives. We're proud to further our work with Inspiredu and invest in creating a brighter digital future for our communities." Technology Makeover
Digital Skills Training Over the last three years, Comcast has made more than $47.9 million in cash and in-kind contributions to more than 70 Georgia-based nonprofit organizations. These contributions support local community programs that help establish and promote the company's Digital Equity Network in Georgia. Comcast's network of digital equity partners helps people acquire computers, provide digital skills trainings, and offer opportunities for community members to explore and train for careers in tech-related fields. They can also develop the kinds of digital skills that can help them launch and grow their own business. About Inspiredu About Comcast Corporation Media Contacts: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comcast-launches-first-flagship-lift-zone-to-advance-digital-equity-at-inspiredu-in-atlanta-302279833.html SOURCE Comcast | ||
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