WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission and cable and computer firms plan to announce a program today to provide low-income homes with $10 monthly broadband Internet service and $150 computers. The plan aims to solve one of the more vexing problems in the government’s quest to connect all Americans to the Internet: the cost.
But beginning next spring, cable Internet service providers such as Bright House, Comcast, Cox and Time Warner will offer families that are eligible for federal school-lunch programs — 25 million Americans — the discounted monthly service. The service will include free installation and modem rental for two years.
Redemtech, a computer-refurbishing firm, will offer those families laptops or desktops for $150. Microsoft will provide new computers for eligible families for $250.
