Statement from Council Member Ben Kallos:
Technology is going to be a major tool in fighting the spread of novel coronavirus, but only for those who aren’t trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide.
We’ve worked with Charter to bridge the digital divide with Internet Assist for students on free and reduced lunch or seniors receiving supplemental social security. Today, Charter announced free broadband and Wi-Fi for every student K-12 to college who does not already have broadband for the next 60 days.
Free and low-cost broadband for all students is the key element we needed to allow our children to continue their learning in the safety and security of their homes.
Thank you to Silicon Harlem for their leadership and partnership. Thank you to Charter for leading by example and I call on every other phone and cable internet provider to take similar steps to save us all.
Statement from Clayton Banks Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Harlem:
The 2020 pandemic sheds light on the need for connectivity, devices, and digital literacy for our workforce, students, and underserved communities. I stand with Ben Kallos, and commend the effort of Charter to be a part of the solution.
Photo credit: Silicon Harlem, Clayton Banks.
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