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Salt Lake City Schools Launch Free Internet for Students

11/14/2025

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The Salt Lake City School District launched a pilot program to provide free internet for students without home connectivity.
Approximately 7% of students, over 1,000 children, struggle with homework due to the connectivity gap.
The district distributes T-Mobile hotspots funded by the Salt Lake Education Foundation and partners.
Director James Yapias, Salt Lake City School District, says the program will bridge the digital divide and support learning after school.

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Story summary

The Salt Lake City School District launched a pilot program to provide free internet for students without home connectivity.
Approximately 7% of students, over 1,000 children, struggle with homework due to the connectivity gap.
The district distributes T-Mobile hotspots funded by the Salt Lake Education Foundation and partners.
Director James Yapias, Salt Lake City School District, says the program will bridge the digital divide and support learning after school.