$28.5 Million Massachusetts Initiative To Bring 27,000 Laptops, Tablets to Residents
Devices will be available at public centers or offered through free lending programs for rural and underserved communities.
April 7, 2026 – In an effort to close the digital divide, a $28.5 million Massachusetts initiative will bring nearly 27,000 internet-enabled laptops, computers, and tablets to residents throughout the state.
On Thursday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced the distribution of devices aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and providing access to essential online services.
The state’s Connected and Online Program, which was funded by the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund, will provide 26,368 devices to Massachusetts-based organizations, including nonprofits, hospitals, libraries, and elder and youth aid organizations. Devices will be made available to use in public centers or in a free-to-borrow lending service.
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