Digital Inclusion, Adoption and Equity
Service & Connectivity
Digital Inclusion, Adoption and Equity
Service & Connectivity
SEAGO is launching Digital Navigator Services
As SouthEastern Arizona pursues broadband internet infrastructure expansion, it should be equally concerned with adoption. Supporting families in getting safely and affordably connected to the internet, as part of operating in a modern society, is the focus of the SEAGO Digital Navigator Program.
SEAGO will be running Pilot ACP onboarding programs throughout the region, starting with the Douglas Public Library on July 25th and 27th from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The FCC has recently updated its Emergency Broadband Benefit program into the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a $30 subsidy to qualifying individuals and families for their internet service plans. ACP also provides up to $100 off qualifying devices.
Specific internet and cell phone providers have joined the effort to support the ACP in closing the digital divide throughout the nation.
You can find out more information by going to https://www.fcc.gov/acp
During the attempt to understand the hurdles SouthEastern Arizonans in the SEAGO region face when trying to gain access to high speed internet, several opportunities emerged for a Digital Navigator Program to pursue:
SEAGO’s Digital Navigator Program will begin with a pilot, at the Douglas Public Library, targeting the 85607 zip code in Cochise County on July the 25th, and then again on July 27th from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
If you're interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Marisa De Lac Cruz at 520-779-3754 or email mdelacruz@seago.org
Most self-reported measures of under and unserved communities are through the American Community Survey, released by the Census.
SEAGO’s current focus is on developing relationships with local providers that can assist in getting people connected to a well-informed rep, able to sign patrons up with service, and support their onboarding for qualifying ACP applicants.
If you’re interested in hosting SEAGO’s pilot Digital Navigator Services at your local library or other permissible location, here are some things to be aware of and to start putting together:
Please call in to (520) 779-3754 so we can assist you with any Digital Navigator services you might need. And or email mdelacruz@seago.org