How slow internet speeds, infrastructure issues widen Mich.’s digital divide

How slow internet speeds, infrastructure issues widen Mich.’s digital divide

Detroit — Slow internet speeds, which can hinder everything from access to education to health care, continue to be an issue in several Metro Detroit communities, with nine falling below proposed federal standards for high-speed internet access in 2023, according to a Detroit News analysis. The communities are primarily located in the northern portions of Oakland …

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8 tech hubs launched to connect Detroiters to high-speed internet

8 tech hubs launched to connect Detroiters to high-speed internet

Detroit officials on Monday introduced eight new technology centers in the city, the first of dozens, aimed at closing the digital divide for 200,000 residents who struggle with having an internet connection. Each tech hub offers everything from free WiFi and device loaner programs to IT workforce training and tech support. The city’s Department of …

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