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Mobile Digital Navigators

 


With WNC's older demographic residing in locations of high-cost broadband, how could the digital divide be minimized with a starting program until permanent, future-proof broadband solutions are implemented?

the Idea - Mobile Digital Navigators

Bring the tech - computers, digital navigator, and Wi-Fi access point to remote area resources like:
  • Libraries
  • Churches
  • Community Centers

Resources, Ideas are Welcomed 

Please email help@diglit.net or call 828-365-8299.





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Location: 48 Grove St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

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