Comcast to Create More Than 1,000 Wi-Fi Connected Zones Across the Country, Including in Baltimore

9/20/20

By Laura Stewart, Baltimore Fishbowl

Comcast will provide free Wi-Fi connection to more than 1,000 community centers nationwide, including locations in Baltimore City, as part of a multi-year effort to close the digital divide for low-income families, the company announced on Thursday.

Comcast will be working with nonprofits and city leaders to establish “Lift Zones” where people can access the internet.

“Lift Zones are intended to help those students who, for a variety of reasons, may be unable to connect to distance learning at home, or who just want another place in which to study,” said Kristie Fox, Vice President of Communications for Comcast’s Beltway Region.

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