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Comcast has recently opened a new Lift Zone in Aiken, South Carolina, providing free Wi-Fi access to local veterans.
Edited by Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
As part of Comcast’s broader digital inclusion efforts aimed at narrowing the digital divide, the company has opened a new Lift Zone in Aiken, South Carolina.
The Lift Zone, opened in partnership with a local American Legion post, is one of more than 1,200 Lift Zones that Comcast has installed nationwide.
The launch event for the Lift Zone was marked by community support, including a donation of 50 laptops and over 300 meals served by Comcast’s veteran-focused employee resource group, VetNet, in partnership with the Outdoor Channel’s Hunt, Fish, Feed initiative, according to Comcast.
Comcast describes the Lift Zones as “trusted community spaces nationwide, helping individuals access online resources, participate in virtual learning, and strengthen their computer skills.”
American Legion Post 26 Commander Frank Carson, the commander of the American Legion post partnering with Comcast on the effort, said internet access and tech skills are essential for everything.
“For our veterans, these tools can make a real difference. We are deeply grateful to Comcast for providing this new Lift Zone, which will help our members thrive in a digital world,” Carson stated.
According to Comcast, VetNet is the company’s veteran-focused employee resource group.
“VetNet is comprised of Comcast employees who are veterans, National Guard and Reserve Service members, military family members and supporters of the military community,” the company’s Sept. 8 release said.
In total, Comcast says they’ve hired over 21,000 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses since 2015.
A staff writer used AI tools from Noah Wire Services to help generate this report.
