The Brief
- Affordable, high-speed internet is now available in parts of West Philadelphia after three 5G antenna towers were installed.
- In some cases, residents may be eligible for free internet for two years, and even free laptops.
- Stakeholders hope to bridge the digital divide for K-12 students, people who are low-income and aging seniors.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – New 5G antenna towers are providing affordable, high-speed internet access to West Philadelphia homes through the Connecting Minority Communities pilot program.
What we know:
On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with local leaders and partners including Wilco Systems, PCs for People and University Place Associates.…