Comcast announced Tuesday that it has expanded its Internet Essentials program, a low-cost internet offering for economically disadvantaged residents, to include all qualified low-income households in its service area.

The Philly-based comms giant estimates that nearly 3 million more households will now be able to take advantage of the program, in addition to an existing 2 million that have joined since the program’s start.

The program launched in Philadelphia in 2011, following FCCrequirements made in response to Comcast’s purchase of a majority stake in NBC Universal. The program allows folks to purchase a computer for less than $150 and get internet access for $9.95 a month plus tax.

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