Nationwide Student Internet Program Launches In San Diego,California.

Nationwide Student Internet Program Launches In San Diego, California!

A program aimed at bridging the digital divide among schoolchildren by providing low-cost broadband service and inexpensive computers to needy students is being piloted in San Diego County, California. Until the end of June, low-income families in 56 schools can sign up for Connect2Compete. The program rolled out in six school districts initially provides a broadband connection for $9.95 from Cox Communications and the chance to buy a refurbished laptop or desk-top computer for $150.00.

Once it goes national in the fall the program could provide access to more than 25 million American who aren't subscribing to broadband service at home Federal officials have value the private-public partnership at 4 billion, with dozens of companies and nonprofit groups --including Microsoft, Best Buy, Intel and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation---contributing cash or in-kind services. No tax dollars are involved.

On May 4, 2012, the first of 13,000 local families eligible for the pilot began signing up for the service, which is being provided under a two year contract. The $9.95 monthly charge is about one-third the price of what Cox typically charges for an equivalent product.

Courtesy of: Crescent Moon Realty, Inc.

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