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ASU Launches $34.6M Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide

6/21/2025

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Arizona State University has embarked on a transformative $34.6 million initiative to boost digital access for underserved communities. The Maricopa County Broadband Initiative has already installed over 80 miles of fiber, distributed nearly 10,000 devices, and offered 30,000 hours of vital digital support, empowering thousands of Arizonans and fostering community engagement to bridge the digital divide.

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Arizona State University has embarked on a transformative $34.6 million initiative to boost digital access for underserved communities. The Maricopa County Broadband Initiative has already installed over 80 miles of fiber, distributed nearly 10,000 devices, and offered 30,000 hours of vital digital support, empowering thousands of Arizonans and fostering community engagement to bridge the digital divide.