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Council hears details on MiFi distribution contract; program uses county ARPA funds and will deliver devices to qualifying residents
Summary
Staff described a MiFi distribution program that will provide devices and a limited period of free internet service to qualifying Durham residents using County ARPA funds; staff said they selected a vendor through an RFP and have begun outreach.
City staff described a digital-inclusion initiative to distribute MiFi devices and short-term service to qualifying residents during the work session.
Patrice Carroll, the engagement department’s digital inclusion program manager, said the program will distribute devices that recipients may keep and will provide free Internet service for a limited period. Carroll said the funds…
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