I think the partnership means that a family goes to comcast when that is the only cable game in town, for instance, in Hartford. At least that’s what I saw when I followed all the links on the Cox site.

Attorney Lynn B. Cochrane
Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc.
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Hartford, CT 06105-2465
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From: KidsCounsel ListServ [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nancy Boone
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 9:45 AM
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Subject: Re: [KIDSCOUNSEL-L] computers, internet for low-income families

Does Cox provide internet in CT? I thought our only options were ATT and Comcast. Asking bc I’ll include this in our newsletter if I can verify that CT residents can use it. I looked on the Cox website and couldn’t find service in the CT towns I checked.

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From: Fernandez, Rosie (CCI-Northeast) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:30 AM
To: Fernandez, Rosie (CCI-Northeast)
Subject: Cox, schools partner to bring computers, Internet to families

Cox Communications made an announcement earlier today regarding our partnership with Connect2Compete, the national program that offers discounted high speed internet service to low-income families.

Three key elements of our announcement were:

The extension of Cox’s partnership with Connect2Compete for two more years, and the extension of the price of $9.95/month for enrolled customers until 2016.

Proof of program eligibility has been expanded to include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Families with children in K-12 who participate in these programs or the Federal Free School Lunch Program are eligible for the Cox Connect2Compete discounted service.

Cox will continue to promote broadband adoption and digital literacy programs with donated advertising time for public service campaigns on our cross-channel lineup of cable networks.

As many of you know, through Connect2Compete, a national broadband adoption initiative, eligible families can sign up for Cox High Speed Internet for $9.95 a month for two years. The Cox service includes a free cable modem rental, free installation, and no deposit or contract.

The goal of Connect2Compete is to ensure that the education of low-income and underserved students isn’t suffering simply because they don’t have access to the same advanced online learning tools in the home that other students have.

In the U.S., 79% of teachers have their students access assignments online, and more than 80% believe that online learning improves education. Yet, one-third of all students, mostly low-income, don’t have access to computers and high speed Internet in the home.

“Cox has a strong history of connecting kids to technology, whether it’s in the classrooms, at the Boys & Girls Clubs, or in their homes. We are proud to continue our partnership with Connect2Compete to help bring more of our families in Rhode Island online in their homes,” said John Wolfe, SVP and General Manager, Cox Communications.

For more information about the Connect2Compete program, visit www.connect2compete.org/Cox or call 855-222-3252.

I am available to answer any questions or attend enrollment events in your community.

Thank you,
Rosie

Rosie Fernández | Community Relations Manager | Cox Communications | o: 401.615.1175 | f: 401.615.1581