Comet Selected as an Approved Supplier for Government Home Access Scheme
Leading electrical retailer Comet has been selected as an approved supplier for the Government’s
Home Access programme. Managed by Becta, Home Access is a Government scheme which will
provide eligible low income families with computer and internet access. The aim of the scheme is to
allow children to boost their education and life skills and provide benefits for the whole family.
Hull, United Kingdom, February 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Under the programme, certain low income
families without access to a computer and/or the internet can apply for a Home Access Grant. Once
accepted, a grant card will be issued which can be used to redeem a compliant computer and internet
package from a range of suppliers, including Comet, which is the only multi-channel electrical retailer to
have approved supplier status.
The Home Access programme launched in January 2010 and targets learners aged between 7 and 14 years
inclusive. More than 270,000 households could benefit through the programme by March 2011. Home
Access packages can be purchased in Comet stores and other approved suppliers throughout England
from late January 2010.
The package consists of a computer, connectivity, safety features and an enhanced wrapper of support.
Comet is offering a Home Access package priced at £528, including:
· An Acer laptop with Windows Microsoft 7
· 12 months mobile broadband access, either T-Mobile or 3 depending on network coverage
· Microsoft Office 2007 software
· The Windows Live suite, including Messenger and Photo Gallery
· Microsoft Movie Maker and Microsoft Media Player
· Safety and security features including anti-virus protection and internet filtering
· A range of online services
· Microsoft Learning Essentials
· Comprehensive support and warranty for one year
· Help and advice on getting started
For more information on Comet's Home Access offering please go to Home Access at Comet or call
08448 470428.
Chris Kent, Comet's General Manager for Commercial Proc