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T-Mobile Further Breaks Down Barriers to High-Speed Internet by Expanding Participation in Federal Affordable Connectivity Program

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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With that ACP benefit at Assurance Wireless, you can receive:

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  • With that ACP benefit at Assurance Wireless, you can receive:
    In many areas, consumers have little to no choice for broadband or access to high-speed internet at all.
  • With ACP, more Americans will have the opportunity to experience the power of internet.
  • Taking part in ACP is just one way that T-Mobile demonstrates its commitment to bringing wireless access to everyone.
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program that reduces the customer’s broadband internet access service bill.

Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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MCLEAN, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant. To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers.

Key Points: 
  • "The number of missed opportunities adds up when you look at the evenings, weekends, breaks, and the summer.
  • Most winners plan to use a combination of solutions, including WiFi hotspots ( Kajeet SmartSpot ) and bus WiFi ( Kajeet SmartBus ), to create a more digitally inclusive learning environment for students.
  • Kajeet's Private Network solutions simplify private wireless to allow customers to design, install and manage their own private wireless networks.
  • Jodie Booras, Gabriel Marketing Group (for Kajeet), 619-564-9306, [email protected]

Los Angeles Unified and AT&T Deliver High-Speed Internet to Students' Homes to Bridge the Digital Divide

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the news? Los Angeles Unified School District and AT&T* are providing high-speed broadband to students' homes at no cost to their families. As we reimagine the future of education, connectivity is the new pen and paper. And through this joint effort, more students and households in Los Angeles will have the reliable internet needed to fully participate in education and digital life.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles Unified School District and AT&T* are providing high-speed broadband to students' homes at no cost to their families.
  • And through this joint effort, more students and households in Los Angeles will have the reliable internet needed to fully participate in education and digital life.
  • This is an investment in high-speed internet to build a better future for Los Angeles Unified students and their families.
  • In February, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalhoannounced his 100-Day Plan to expand high-quality academic opportunities at Los Angeles Unified.

Kajeet to Present at FETC 2022 Annual Conference On January 27, 2022

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Now more than ever, online learning is a major part of a student's education, both in school and at home.

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  • Now more than ever, online learning is a major part of a student's education, both in school and at home.
  • Hybrid learning models are becoming more prevalent, and many institutions now offer virtual academies.
  • Therefore, it is more crucial than ever that all students are connected to the wealth of digital learning opportunities available to them.
  • Jodie Booras, Gabriel Marketing Group (for Kajeet), (619) 564-9306, [email protected]

Kajeet to Present at 2021 NYSCATE Annual Conference On November 22, 2021

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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More than ever, learning happens online in the classroom, at home, on the school bus, at extracurricular activities and after-school programs, and more.

Key Points: 
  • More than ever, learning happens online in the classroom, at home, on the school bus, at extracurricular activities and after-school programs, and more.
  • In the days ahead, this work will require a hybrid network approach that leverages connectivity from both the commercial and private network spaces.
  • Kajeet is available for hybrid and multi-network access across all major North American wireless networks, globally in 24 other countries, and on multiple licensed and unlicensed networks.
  • Michael Tebo, Gabriel Marketing Group (for Kajeet), 571-835-8775, [email protected]

11th Annual 'E-rate Trends Report' from Funds For Learning Highlights E-rate Dependability, Indicates Need for Network Security Improvements

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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EDMOND, Okla., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funds For Learning , the nation's leading E-rate compliance services firm, releases findings from its 11th annual E-rate Trends Report .

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  • EDMOND, Okla., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funds For Learning , the nation's leading E-rate compliance services firm, releases findings from its 11th annual E-rate Trends Report .
  • "This year's Trends Report indicates that the E-rate program is solid and steady," said John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning.
  • Funds For Learning, LLC, is a compliance firm specializing in the federal E-rate funding program for schools and libraries.
  • To deliver applicant feedback to the Federal Communications Commission and Congress, Funds For Learning coordinates the annual E-Rate Trends Report.

Connected Nation applauds designation of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chair, Gigi Sohn as new FCC Commissioner, Alan Davidson as head of NTIA

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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"We commend President Biden for his selection of Jessica Rosenworcel to become permanent chair of the FCC.

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  • "We commend President Biden for his selection of Jessica Rosenworcel to become permanent chair of the FCC.
  • We'd also like to congratulate Gigi Sohn on her appointment to the open FCC seat.
  • Finally, we applaud the appointment of Alan Davidson as Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
  • For more information, please visit: connectednation.org and follow Connected Nation on Facebook and Twitter .

Kajeet Launches Its Early Childhood Learning Solution & Unlimited Data Plans for Preschool-3rd Grade Educators

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Kajeet , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet access, today announced the launch of its Early Childhood Learning Solution , an innovative online learning product specifically designed for early learners, pre-K through 3rd grade.

Key Points: 
  • Kajeet , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet access, today announced the launch of its Early Childhood Learning Solution , an innovative online learning product specifically designed for early learners, pre-K through 3rd grade.
  • Our new Early Childhood Learning Solution provides educators with the tools needed to prepare their youngest learners for achieving success while shielding them, when learning remotely, from inappropriate and harmful content, said Michael Flood, senior vice president and general manager of Education at Kajeet.
  • Affordable, unlimited data plans: As with other Kajeet solutions, the Early Childhood Learning Solution is supported by an unlimited data plan option.
  • For more information about Kajeets Early Childhood Learning Solution, go to https://www.kajeet.net/industries/education/k-12/ .

Kajeet Announces its Complete Suite of Education Broadband Services and Connected Devices are 100% Reimbursable Through the Emergency Connectivity Fund

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Unlike one-off and piecemeal providers, Kajeet's complete suite of Education Broadband services and connected devices are 100% reimbursable through the ECF, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses and add-on fees.

Key Points: 
  • Unlike one-off and piecemeal providers, Kajeet's complete suite of Education Broadband services and connected devices are 100% reimbursable through the ECF, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses and add-on fees.
  • We look forward to working with schools to support their remote learning initiatives and closing the homework gap for good."
  • To learn how Kajeet's complete suite of Education Broadband services and connected devices can support a successful 2021-22 school year, visit https://get.kajeet.net/ecf .
  • Kajeet provides optimized wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students.

Kajeet SmartBus and SmartSpot Recognized as Trend Setting Products by EdTech Digest in the 2021 EdTech Awards

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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"\nKajeet SmartBus transforms school buses into mobile homework zones, enabling students to take advantage of their daily commutes to complete assignments.

Key Points: 
  • "\nKajeet SmartBus transforms school buses into mobile homework zones, enabling students to take advantage of their daily commutes to complete assignments.
  • During the pandemic, the SmartBus solution served as a mobile hotspot to support remote learning in underserved communities.
  • Kajeet SmartSpot, a secure a fully managed mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, is designed to support students at home and on-the-go.
  • To learn more, visit kajeet.com and follow on Twitter at @Kajeet .\nAmanda Corey, Gabriel Marketing Group (for Kajeet), 202-494-0098, [email protected]\n'