Interesting program from Mayor Rham

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Low-income Chicago students to get low-cost broadband Internet access
By FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter

The digital divide that has left nearly 40 percent of all Chicagoans with little or no access to the Internet is about to narrow for 330,000 needy students.

On Tuesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Comcast in announcing, “Internet Essentials,” a first-in-the-nation program designed to provide high-speed Internet services for the families of Chicago Public School students who qualify for free school lunches.

Comcast normally charges $48.95-a-month for broadband Internet service. Under the new program, eligible families will be able to get that service for $9.95-a-month with no installation or service fees.

In addition, eligible families will get technology training and a coupon to purchase mostly refurbished computers valued at up to $500 for $150. The program will launch with the start of the next school year and continue for at least three years.... more at:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/5693127-418/low-income-chicago-students-to-get-low-cost-broadband-internet-access.html

I'm curious about what comcast is going to get from my city in this deal. That said this will be very useful for many families.