City of Tucson issued the following announcement on Aug. 30.
The City of Tucson is providing wireless access to members of the community to support remote learning, teleworking, and access to virtual services. The Community Wireless Program is funded through the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund and allocated by the Mayor and Tucson City Council. Additionally, the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Once you're connected, the Pima County Public Library (PCPL) has a free online catalog of digital learning resources available in English and Spanish. Types of courses available include computer and email basics, internet safety, job resources, social media, and video chat.
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