Rahmcast: Chicago Mayor Partners with Media Giant to Bridge the Digital Divide
Rahm Emanuel and Comcast have teamed up to provide discounted computers and internet access for the city's low-income students.
06.04.11
Is Chicago eliminating the digital divide? On Tuesday Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership between the city and the media conglomerate Comcast to provide computers and web access to the city's 330,000 low-income public school kids and their families. "Internet Essentials" will provide each family with a $150 voucher from Comcast that can be put toward the cost of a refurbished computer valued at up to $500. The company will also provide heavily discounted internet service for $9.95 a month and train families on digital literacy.
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