FCC Offering Low-Cost Broadband & Computers for Students & Families

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced an initiative called ["Connect to Compete"][1] to bring low-cost broadband and computers to millions of low-income Americans. This effort will offer families eligible for the [National School Lunch Program][2] discounted monthly broadband Internet and a laptop or desktop computer, and free digital literacy training. _Connect to Compete_ will begin in select cities in spring 2012. Factsheets about this initiative are available in [PDF][3] and [Text][4] formats. For more information email [info@connect2compete.org][5].

[1]: http://connect2compete.org/
[2]: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/AboutLunch/NSLPFactSheet.pdf
[3]: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1109/DOC-310924A1.pdf
[4]: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1109/DOC-310924A1.txt
[5]: mailto:info@connect2compete.org

URL: http://www.fcc.gov/blog/low-cost-broadband-and-computers-students-and-families