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\nThe program will help foster digital access for underserved residents in eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia
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BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To help narrow the digital divide, and with support from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Verizon Public Sector today announced a new program to provide access to wireless broadband data and voice services to underserved communities in Massachusetts and eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia. Verizon will provide turnkey connectivity, devices and other solutions available to eligible families who lack access to the internet.<\/p>\n

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts joins the Georgia Department of Education<\/u><\/a> in Verizon\u2019s program of sponsor-state agreements with state agencies and not-for-profit organizations to enable communities to provide low-income residents with internet access in a fast, simple way.<\/p>\n

Under the Massachusetts agreement, state agencies or not-for-profit organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. can participate in this program. Eligible users of services in these states include those who participate in the National School Lunch Program, Pell Grant recipients, or members of households (as defined by federal tax guidelines) with a household income that is lower than 135% of the income designated by the Federal Poverty Guidelines.<\/p>\n

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of reliable internet access and the gaps in digital access. According to data from the\u00a0New American Economy Research Fund<\/u><\/a>, 43.7 percent of low-income households lacked access to personal high-speed internet at home, more than double that of the rest of the population. With many school systems implementing hybrid learning models for this fall, the risk to students and families without access to the internet remains critical.<\/p>\n

This digital inclusion program is modeled after the Verizon Distance Learning program, which provided access to reliable, affordable Internet connections and solutions for more than 38 million students in 40 states and the District of Columbia during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the pandemic, we worked with state and local governments to provide connectivity for students shifting to online education as quickly as possible,\u201d said Jennifer Chronis, Senior Vice President, Verizon Public Sector. \u201cA significant digital divide persists, and our mission is to help narrow the connectivity gap by providing the easiest way for states and non-profits to get families online.\u201d<\/p>\n

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world\u2019s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers\u2019 demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.<\/p>\n

VERIZON\u2019S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at\u00a0verizon.com\/news<\/a>. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit\u00a0www.verizon.com\/about\/rss-feeds\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Geoff Basye
geoffrey.basye@verizon.com<\/u><\/a>
(202) 748-1882<\/p>\n


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The program will help foster digital access for underserved residents in eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To help narrow the digital divide, and with support from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Verizon Public Sector today announced a new program to provide access to wireless broadband data and voice services to underserved communities in Massachusetts and eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia. Verizon will provide turnkey connectivity, devices and other solutions available to eligible families who lack access to the internet. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts joins the Georgia Department of Education in Verizon\u2019s program of sponsor-state agreements with state agencies and not-for-profit organizations to enable communities to provide low-income residents … <\/p>\n

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