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PUBLIC DOCUMENT-TRADE SECRET DATA HAS BEEN EXCISED Comcast of Minnesota Page 12 from across the Twin Cities in an effort to encourage and promote the progress of tomorrow's leaders. Comcast has also taken an active role in bridging the digital divide through its innovative Internet Essentials program. As the natiori s leading broadband provider, this ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption initiative has been designed specifically for low-income families with children enrolled in the National Free and Reduced School Lunch Program, all with the goal of making the Internet available at a significantly reduced cost. In addition, Comcast makes low-cost computers available for these students and families, as well as free online and in-person training on how to use the Internet safely and effectively. H. Comcast has the full capability to perform. The applicant is Comcast of Minnesota — an indirect subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, which is the largest cable operator in the United States. Founded in 1963, Comcast Corporation has over 24.4 million subscribers in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and has constructed and operated advanced cable systems across the nation, with unparalleled experience and expertise in advanced cable technology, maintenance, and operation. As publicly filed documents show, Comcast Corporation is financially sound. In 2012, Comcast Corporation reported over $62 billion in revenue, and over $164 billion in assets. These numbers clearly demonstrate that Comcast of Minnesota has access to all the financial resources necessary to meet its franchise obligations in the NSCC, with the backing of Comcast Corporation. Comcast of Minnesota has never failed to meet all of its financial obligations in more than a decade of operations in these communities. I. Other Issues Requested in the RFRP The RFRP requested that this executive summary also address the following topics. Comcast is not proposing any change in the ownership and management of the system. As addressed above, there are no material system design, construction, or upgrade plans that should be incorporated into the franchise renewal because Comcast will continue to innovate and invest in the cable system due to the need to compete with other multi-channel-service and over-the-top video providers in the marketplace. There are no material proposed changes in program or other services, other than the continued development of innovative and popular new services by Comcast as customers and the marketplace demand. Comcast does not anticipate a material change in cable service rates as a result of the terms of this franchise renewal, but may