CenturyLink is joining Comcast in offering Internet service to low-income households in Colorado for $10 a month.
Those who qualify for the state’s Low-Income Telephone Assistance, or Lifeline, program are eligible for the discounted broadband service from CenturyLink, which tops off at 1.5 megabits per second. Faster speeds will cost more.
CenturyLink also is offering an Internet-ready netbook to eligible households for $150, plus taxes, shipping and handling. Lifeline eligibility requirements are available at .
For information on CenturyLink’s Internet Basics call 866-541-3330 or visit .
Comcast launched its low-cost broadband service in Colorado in September. The service is available to families with at least one child in grades K-12 who qualifies for free lunch. Comcast estimates that 250,000 children in Colorado are eligible.
Andy Vuong, The Denver Post
