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COMCAST JOINS COMMUNITY LEADERS TO MARK 10 YEARS OF INTERNET ESSENTIALS - Seite 2

'As a national technology leader, Comcast is greatly advancing Salt Lake County's effort in supporting economic prosperity in each region of the county.'

According to Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, county collaboration with Salt Lake City allows continuity between communities in their efforts to bridge the digital divide.

'We only benefit as a community when we embrace technology and ensure we have the fastest and most reliable Internet services available,' said Mendenhall. 'Closing the digital divide and providing Lift Zones allows students and families to excel in ways they need to compete in today's fast-paced environment.'

As the nation's largest Internet provider, Comcast supports cooperation between communities, businesses and non-profit organizations to enhance digital equity.

'In working with communities across America, we know Utah is remarkable with a can-do attitude and an extraordinary amount of collaboration with incredible community partners,' said Keller. 'Together, we have been able to connect tens of thousands of Utahns to the power of the Internet at home and to the endless opportunity, education, growth, and discovery it provides. Today, we are rededicating ourselves to this mission to ensure the next generation of students in Utah has the tools, resources, and abilities to succeed in an increasingly digital world.'

In 2021 alone, Comcast estimates students across America will complete more than 25 million hours of remote learning lessons to further address the 'homework gap' at the hundreds of Lift Zone locations that have already opened or will open soon.

Comcast's $1 billion commitment will include investments in several critical areas, including: additional support for the Lift Zone initiative, which establishes WiFi-connected safe spaces in 35 community centers in Utah and 1,000+ community centers nationwide for students and adults by the end of 2021; new laptop and computer donations; over $100,000 in digital equity grants for local Utah nonprofit community organizations to create opportunities for low-income Utahns - particularly in media, technology, and entrepreneurship; and continued investment in the company's landmark Internet Essentials program.