There's no question that the internet is foundational in today's society. We work, learn, shop, and play online, making internet access more important than ever before. With the latest expansion announced this week, Comcast's Internet Essentials program is helping more Americans get online. The program will now cover all qualified low-income households in its service area, which makes more than three million households newly eligible to receive quality, affordable internet access in their homes.

Also in this week's Tech At Work, you'll see how technology companies are keeping the lights on through extreme weather events and providing critical information about the small business environment across the country. Find out more below.