Montage DigitalBridge is a digital divide solution, which partners wireless carriers and telecom service providers with schools and organization partners to provide better opportunities for students to gain access to computing devices and Wi-Fi access.
THE CHALLENGE:
Many families in the U.S. don’t have high-speed Internet at home. This problem is called the Digital Divide. But to succeed academically and compete in today’s digital world, every student needs equal access to online learning. Without this access, disconnected students can fall behind their wired peers, creating the Homework Gap.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Mobile access has the power to close the Homework Gap. T-Mobile plans to narrow the divide with EmpowerED™, a program that provides wireless devices and service plans to help students and schools succeed.
T-Mobile EmpowerED 2.0 Program Offering
EmpowerED 2.0 Mobile Equipment includes:
EmpowerED 2.0 Mobile Data Plans include:
Video typically streams on T-Mobile device at DVD quality (480p). On all T-Mobile plans, the small fraction of customers using over 50GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds until next bill cycle due to data prioritization. Tethering at max 3G speeds. Sales tax and regulatory fees included in monthly service price.
T‑Mobile will select participants based on the criteria, application, and the interview described under “How to apply.”