{"id":81294,"date":"2025-08-14T04:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/81294\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T04:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:24:10","slug":"durham-offering-free-internet-to-hundreds-of-low-income-households","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/81294\/","title":{"rendered":"Durham Offering Free Internet to Hundreds of Low-Income Households"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16288046556468.jpg\" alt=\"Woman on Computer\" class=\"wp-image-4060468\"  \/>Source: Storyblocks \/ Radio One<\/p>\n<p>Need internet access at home? The City of Durham and Durham County are teaming up to give low-income residents 600 MiFi hotspots with free internet service for a limited time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fwww.durhamnc.gov%2F5397%2FMiFi-Distribution__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!Cf3VOv6riRUYCBLivg7wl9jIl09IDLLEBqPKIDxV9bCoBRlVd0WMoiiNBm_AOVPR75px-B6bSOnCZcWtwZqHORAI-BvUrrc%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckclark%40radio-one.com%7Ce997b21923704abce97508ddda95e2e2%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C638907059516465887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=P3DfnrS5UuniOaAOFQZsOyak3WenOmJtF5mqTeDxEac%3D&amp;reserved=0\">MiFi Distribution Program<\/a> will provide eligible households with internet-enabled devices and reliable connectivity to help with schoolwork, job searches, healthcare, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternet access is essential for success in today\u2019s world,\u201d said Patrice Carroll, digital inclusion program manager for the City\u2019s Engagement Department. \u201cAccess to affordable, reliable internet isn\u2019t a luxury anymore. It\u2019s a necessity for school, work, and daily life. This program helps make sure every Durham resident has the tools they need to connect, learn, and thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tLove Local? Get more! Join the Foxy 107.1-104.3 Newsletter\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ione-newsletter-sign-up__privacy\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/urban1.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The program is part of the City\u2019s broader digital inclusion efforts, which focus on removing barriers that keep people from accessing and using technology. This latest initiative is funded with $211,000 in ARPA funds, including a contract with Verizon Wireless to supply MiFi hotspots and internet service.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply<br \/>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fwww.durhamnc.gov%2F5397%2FMiFi-Distribution__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!Cf3VOv6riRUYCBLivg7wl9jIl09IDLLEBqPKIDxV9bCoBRlVd0WMoiiNBm_AOVPR75px-B6bSOnCZcWtwZqHORAI-BvUrrc%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckclark%40radio-one.com%7Ce997b21923704abce97508ddda95e2e2%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C638907059516519820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mogBejylOgHxTKdYD8gOeGZ7y0WdkrowTww6Ek4qB8I%3D&amp;reserved=0\">application survey<\/a> is open now in English and Spanish through November 2025, or until funds run out. Devices will be distributed starting September 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Live in a low-income household or participate in certain income-based assistance programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Be at least 18 years old.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Provide photo ID and proof of eligibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More details on qualifying documents and how to submit them are now available on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fwww.durhamnc.gov%2F5397%2FMiFi-Distribution__%3B!!LcufUzPfjw!Cf3VOv6riRUYCBLivg7wl9jIl09IDLLEBqPKIDxV9bCoBRlVd0WMoiiNBm_AOVPR75px-B6bSOnCZcWtwZqHORAI-BvUrrc%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckclark%40radio-one.com%7Ce997b21923704abce97508ddda95e2e2%7C6941a1465ef94278882f85efea53658c%7C0%7C0%7C638907059516567020%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=f%2BLDpQfhf3Lxx8HOAQG0qMFjrGfVTzmQ3rKW%2BPPknMU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">project\u2019s webpage<\/a>, by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxync.com\/6497131\/durham-offering-free-internet-to-hundreds-of-low-income-households\/mailto:digitalinclusion@durhamnc.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">email<\/a>, or by calling 919-560-4122, ext. 33260 for more assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/17418008155945.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Clark Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-6120882\"  \/>Source: Radio One Raleigh \/ Radio One Digital<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekarenclark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram: @TheKarenClark<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thekarenclark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok: @TheKarenClark<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/thekarenclark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube: The Karen Clark<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Source: Storyblocks \/ Radio One Need internet access at home? 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