Editing Comcast (section)

===Philanthropy===

Comcast offers low cost internet and cable service to schools, subsidized by general broadband consumers through the U.S. government's [[E-Rate]] program.<ref>{{cite news
 | url        = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-06/at-t-to-comcast-gain-from-subsidy-paid-for-by-customers.html
 | title      = AT&T, Comcast Gain From Subsidy Paid for by Customers
 | publisher  = Bloomberg
 | author     = Todd Shields
 | date       = December 6, 2013
 | access-date = March 25, 2014
 }}</ref> Critics have noted that many of the strongest supporters of Comcast's business deals have received substantial funding from the Comcast Foundation.<ref name="Web"/><ref>{{cite web
 | url        = http://www.publicintegrity.org/2013/06/06/12769/civil-rights-groups-fcc-positions-reflect-industry-funding-critics-say
 | title      = Civil rights group's FCC positions reflect industry funding, critics say
 | publisher  = Center for Public Integrity
 | author     = Jason McLure
 | date       = June 6, 2013
 | access-date = February 9, 2015
 }}</ref> However, it is important to note that for years, Comcast has been relying on subsidiaries to finance philanthropic pursuits.