Salt Lake City, UT creates digital equity program to address connectivity poverty during COVID-19
Salt Lake City, UT Digital Equity Program COVID-19
The city worked with a local church to provide Rose Park residents with Internet access over a one-month pilot. Residents accessed 10 computers for work, school, healthcare, and personal finance tasks four days a week. Salt Lake City also extended the public Wi-Fi network to the Sorenson Unity Center for 18 hours of daily access. The center houses six computers for residents who lack Internet access.
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Salt Lake City expands internet equity pilot program to provide free Wi-Fi zone | KSL.com
Citing the need for more equity in the digital world, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Monday an expansion of a program aimed at providing internet.
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Expanded Digital Equity Efforts in Rose Park, Glendale | Mayor's Office
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The Rose Park Connect pilot was extended by one month and the city plans additional Wi-Fi expansion.
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