News Internet & Security Comcast Makes Low-End Internet Free for Low-Income Customers It's limited to 60 days, however by Senior News Editor Rob LeFebvre has been a freelance technology writer for 10 years and an educator for 20. His articles have appeared in 148Apps, Cult of Mac, Engadget, and many others. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Rob LeFebvre Published March 13, 2020 03:43PM EDT Internet & Security Phones Internet & Security Computers Smart & Connected Life Home Theater Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming View More Tweet Share Email Why This Matters Working remotely generally requires good internet. For millions of low-income people, the cost can be prohibitive; this is a good step forward, even if it's limited to two months. Internet service provider Comcast just upped speeds for its low-tier internet package from 15 to 25 Mbps (with a 3 Mbps upload) and made it free for qualifying low-income customers. Getty Images / Cindy Ord The big picture: The Coronavirus continues to make waves in our society, especially as many workers are asked to work from home. To do so, however, typically requires a faster broadband connection, which can be expensive. While some companies like AT&T are waiving data caps to help in this crisis, Comcast is doing its part to assist with a faster, free tier of internet service. The details: Comcast's "Internet Essentials" typically runs $9.95 per month, but new and existing customers will see the price drop and get the service for free for 60 days. After that, customers can cancel the service or keep it at $9.95 per month. The company will ship a cable modem and Wi-Fi router for free with no term contact or credit check, though whether you need to return it is unclear. Bottom line: If you suddenly need to rely on internet service, and think you qualify, head over to Internet Essentials and apply for the service. Once approved, it can take up to 10 days to ship the equipment. Via: WXYZ Become an Expert on Remote Work Office Temporarily Shut Down? Here's How to Work From Home Effectively Working From Home: What You Should Know Before Going Remote Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit