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Accessible Internet Resource: Xfinity - Internet Essentials

Samantha Sygier Cayax
Aug 7
1 min read

Updated: Aug 26

Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($14.95/mo for up to 75 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training.

You may qualify for Internet Essentials if you meet these eligibility requirements:
Live in an area where Xfinity Internet service is available
Participate in qualifying assistance programs or qualify based on your income
You’re not an existing Xfinity Internet customer
Or have not had Xfinity Internet within the last 90 days.
Have no outstanding Comcast balance
No debt owed on any Comcast account that is less than 1 year old.
Have a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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Qualifying assistance programs for Internet Essentials
You may need to submit one document from this list:

MEDICAID: card or most recent eligibility letter for any member of your household.
Public housing assistance documentation such as your lease, housing assistance payment (HAP) contract, or eligibility documentation from HUD.
SNAP: letter indicating you are approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
TANF: eligibility letter for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
SSI: eligibility letter for Supplemental Security Income.
NSLP/Head Start: copy of a letter indicating current participation in the National School Lunch Program or Head Start, with your child's name, the school name, and the address of where you are requesting service.
LIHEAP: letter confirming your eligibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
WIC: eligibility letter for the Women, Infants, and Children program.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT: documentation from your institution’s financial aid office.
VA PENSION: veterans pension eligibility determination letter from the Veterans Administration
Tribal assistance eligibility letter, including TTANF, FDPIR, etc.

Qualify based on your income: You can also qualify for Internet Essentials based on your income. You may need to submit a federal, state or tribal tax return, pay stub, Social Security benefit statement or other retirement / pension benefit statement to qualify. See details for household income limits and more information.
To apply today, visit https://www.internetessentials.com/apply to fill out an application. If you qualify through the additional eligibility options above, you can upload these documentations under the 'Housing Assistance' section of the application.

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