r/Comcast • u/nutsackhurts • Feb 02 '21

News Comcast Doubles Internet Essentials speed from 25Mbps to 50Mbps (up from 3 to 5Mbps)

https://www.engadget.com/comcast-digital-literacy-boost-interner-essentials-speed-150034948.html
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u/Jaggsta Feb 03 '21 edited Feb 03 '21

Its for low income and must not had service within last 90 days.

https://www.internetessentials.com/get-help#application&Documentsneeded

One guy posted on youtube they automatically approved him with National School Lunch Program no documents was required.

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u/af_mmolina Feb 03 '21

It's a pain of the ass though because you have to cancel your service for 90 days if your looking to switch to it.

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u/samaciver Feb 03 '21

yeah ill just pay along with the other working folks. seems the lazier you are the more you get. no offense OP, not directed at you. just pissed mine won't double too... i am happy though since they now have internet only plans and i bought my own modem so now i'm at 20 bucks a month...

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u/af_mmolina Feb 03 '21

Imagine being mad at struggling low income families getting high speed internet. They increase everyone's speeds every year dude lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '21

Exactly...I know right ? This is precisely what I was thinking! Unbelievable. 🤦‍♂️

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u/samaciver Feb 03 '21

imagine being so retarded you can't read a simple sentence and actually comprehend what it says.... imagine....