San Jose, CA launches pilot to subsidize internet costs for low-income residents with cryptocurrency

San Jose, CA crypto mining pilot for digital equity

The city of San Jose is partnering with Helium and California Emerging Technology Fund to launch a new digital equity pilot. The one-year pilot program involves mining for HNT cryptocurrency tokens through Helium Hotspot to help low-income residents subsidize their internet service costs. The program aims to cover the costs of internet plans for over 1,300 households by providing participants with a one-time $120 payment.

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San Jose, CA

Municipality in California

United States