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Wichita gets 150 of 200 laptops in Connected Nation and AT&T digital equity rollout; first-in-state IXP planned
Summary
City and community partners said Connected Nation and AT&T are donating 200 laptops — 150 to Wichita — paired with hands-on digital skills training. Connected Nation also announced an Internet exchange point (IXP) near WSU Tech, with installation expected late spring or early summer.
Wichita officials and community partners announced a coordinated digital equity effort that will place 150 of 200 donated laptops in Wichita and pair them with hands-on training, and said the project is linked to a new Internet exchange point (IXP) sited near the WSU Tech Innovation Campus.
Mayor Wu and partners unveiled the distribution Friday at the Evergreen branch library. "This donation will help further strengthen digital connectivity in our community," Mayor Wu said, adding that the devices and training are intended to help residents apply for jobs, complete schoolwork and access telehealth.
Tanya Witherspoon,…
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