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New Hotline Bridges Digital Divide for Long Beach Residents

7/3/2025

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Long Beach residents now have a lifeline to affordable internet through the newly launched Internet Service Enrollment Line, courtesy of the California Emerging Technology Fund. By connecting eligible applicants enrolled in assistance programs, this multilingual hotline strives to close the digital divide and foster economic empowerment within the community.

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Story summary

Long Beach residents now have a lifeline to affordable internet through the newly launched Internet Service Enrollment Line, courtesy of the California Emerging Technology Fund. By connecting eligible applicants enrolled in assistance programs, this multilingual hotline strives to close the digital divide and foster economic empowerment within the community.