Cox Communications, the third-largest U.S. cable TV company with approximately 6 million residential and business customers, this week has pledged more than $15 million for Connect2Compete (C2C) program, bringing discounted broadband service to homes of low-income families and helping close the digital divide.
The annnouncement was made by Cox President Pat Esser in the presence of EveryoneOn's CEO, Zach Leverenz and FCC Commissioner, Jessica Rosenworcel.
According to a statement by Cox, there are more than 15,000 families that have enrolled in the program that was initiated for FCC back in 2012.
EveryoneOn, a national nonprofit organisation working to eliminate the digital divide, is making the C2C as its flagship program for K-12 students and provides affordable Internet and devices to students and families that qualify for the National School Lunch Program. .
"Connecting youth to technology is a core value of Cox Communications, and has guided our community investment initiative for decades. But in today's digital economy, the Internet is a critical educational resource for America's youth and their families. Together with Connect2Compete, we are making great progress in bringing Internet service to more low-income families in the communities we serve."
- Pat Esser, President, Cox Communications
"Cox's program has demonstrated the powerful impact a company can have in its local communities," said Zach Leverenz, "The company's commitment to closing the digital divide and willingness to expand the low-income eligibility programs to encourage more households to take advantage of its offers serves as a model to the industry."
- Chief Executive Officer of EveryoneOn
