Charter Relaunches Free 60-Day Spectrum Internet & WiFi Offer To Help Connect New Households With K-12 And College Students Or Educators

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Charter Communications announced a relaunch of its Remote Education Offer, providing free Spectrum Internet with speeds up to 200 Mbps and WiFi access for 60 days to K-12 and college students, as well as educators. This initiative aims to address the technology divide exacerbated by the pandemic. The offer is available to new customers in Spectrum markets without current services. Charter gained 448,000 new households through this initiative by June 30, 2020. The company is also enhancing accessibility via its Spectrum Internet Assist program and has committed $1 million in grants for broadband education, surpassing a $6 million goal.

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• Relaunch of Remote Education Offer providing free internet access for 60 days.
• Gained 448,000 new households through the initiative by June 30, 2020.
• Increased commitment to digital education with $1 million in grants, surpassing $6 million in total support.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. today announced a relaunch of its Remote Education Offer providing free Spectrum Internet – with speeds up to 200 Mbps in most markets – and WiFi access for 60 days to households with K-12^th graders, college students and/or educators. The promotion is available for customers who live in a Spectrum market and do not currently have Spectrum Internet services. To enroll, new customers can call (844) 310-1198 and a free self-installation kit will be provided.

"The pandemic has prompted new focus on the technology divide and Charter is committed to being part of the comprehensive solution needed to close these gaps," said Tom Rutledge, Charter Chairman and CEO. "This offer is the latest example of Charter's ongoing commitment to improving access to broadband and helping to ease the strain of the pandemic in the communities we serve. From extending our network to rural areas to making high-speed broadband more accessible for low-income students and seniors through Spectrum Internet Assist, Charter provides a range of options that deliver critical connectivity to our customers."

Charter first launched its Remote Education Offer in March, resulting in 448,000 new households added through June 30, 2020, to Charter's high-speed Spectrum Internet service for two free months.

In addition to the Remote Education Offer, Charter is making high-speed broadband more accessible through Spectrum Internet Assist (SIA), its low-cost broadband program available to eligible low-income households and seniors. SIA includes a free internet modem, high-speed data at 30 Mbps, no data caps or contracts, and optional in-home WiFi service for an additional $5/mo. SIA is available to households in which one or more members are a recipient of assistance through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP, or Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+). Charter will offer two free months of Spectrum Internet Assist to eligible low-income households with students or an educator not already a Spectrum customer.

Charter also recently announced a doubling of its original 2020 commitment to digital education, awarding a total of $1 million in grants to organizations providing broadband education, technology and training. With this year's grants, Charter has surpassed its multiyear commitment to award $6 million in cash and in-kind donations to support broadband education across the company's 41-state service area. Recipients across 15 states and Washington, D.C., include nonprofits working to empower disadvantaged residents in towns and cities, boost small businesses in rural areas, and provide computer assistance to senior citizens and organizations that meet educational needs for children.

About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 30 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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FAQ

What is Charter Communications' Remote Education Offer?

Charter's Remote Education Offer provides free Spectrum Internet and WiFi access for 60 days to K-12 and college students and educators.

How many households were added under Charter's Remote Education Offer?

The initiative added 448,000 new households by June 30, 2020.

What is the speed of the internet provided in the Remote Education Offer?

The offer includes internet speeds up to 200 Mbps in most markets.

How can new customers enroll in the Remote Education Offer?

New customers can enroll by calling 844-310-1198 and will receive a free self-installation kit.

What is Spectrum Internet Assist?

Spectrum Internet Assist is a low-cost broadband program for eligible low-income households and seniors, offering high-speed data at 30 Mbps.