We have a longstanding commitment to advancing digital equity, closing the digital divide, and addressing both digital literacy and the homework gap.
In today’s digital age, technology is the primary conduit to economic opportunity, and it is vital to how we work, play, learn, and connect with one another. Driven by this knowledge, in early 2021 we announced we will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to reach 50 million low-income Americans with tools and resources to succeed in the digital world, including tens of thousands of low-income Coloradans.
We focus on addressing digital inequities in under-resourced communities through our Internet Essentials program, Lift Zone initiative and support of local digital literacy training and skills building programs. We support programs that increase competency and confidence in technology, spark interest in technology careers, and help entrepreneurs build upon technology skills to launch and grow their businesses.