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Council recognizes Digital Inclusion Week; city reports thousands of devices distributed and $38.7 million last‑mile grant
Summary
City staff and partners honored Digital Inclusion Week and told the council the city has distributed thousands of devices and received a $38.7 million last‑mile grant to extend fiber to about 2,700 underserved locations, a project city staff said will benefit roughly 43,000 residents.
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday recognized Digital Inclusion Week and heard city staff and partner organizations outline programs meant to expand internet access, distribute devices and provide digital skills training for residents.
City information technology staff and nonprofit partners said the city has distributed more than 4,000 laptops, 2,400 hotspots and 240 tablets to residents and students, delivered digital literacy training to more than 300 residents in Title I schools, and run STEM workshops engaging about 800 children. IT department staff told the council the city was awarded $38,700,000 for a…
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