Tucson, Ariz., Gives Free Wi-Fi to Areas Hit Hard by COVID

Source: Gov Tech Published: August 3, 2020

(TNS) — The city of Tucson, Ariz., is moving forward with a plan to expand access to free, public Wi-Fi throughout the city, particularly in areas that are suffering from a “digital divide.”

During a recent meeting, the Tucson City Council voted to use $4.4 million of federal CARES Act money — provided to local governments through the Coronavirus Relief Fund — to fund the city Wi-Fi expansion plan.

Since the pandemic began, the need for internet access has become increasingly apparent, said Councilman Steve Kozachik.

The council seemed confident that CARES Act funding would cover the project, arguing that it will support the needs of citizens and help them deal with issues that have risen as a direct result of the pandemic.

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