HOUSTON (Dec. 16, 2024) – Compudopt , a national nonprofit providing technology access and education at no cost to under-resourced youth and their communities, and Mission Telecom , a nonprofit telecommunications organization, have entered a three-year partnership to bridge the digital divide by providing 30K families nationwide with free digital devices and at least one year of free high-speed internet. Compudopt and Mission Telecom began collaborating in Nov. 2024 and have since distributed over 5,148 devices to under-resourced communities across the country. The two organizations officially kicked off the three-year partnership at a device distribution event in Houston earlier this month, where 102 local families received a free device and high-speed internet. High-resolution photos, video and b-roll from the event are available for view and download here . “At a time when technology impacts nearly every aspect of society, device access and connectivity are the first steps toward closing the gap,” said Compudopt CEO Megan Steckly. “By equipping a family with basic connectivity resources, we’re opening the door to economic mobility and social opportunity that changes lives. We’re proud to live out this mission alongside like-minded partners like Mission Telecom.” US Census data reports that as of 2021, up to 21% of American households lack an in-home computer, which creates roadblocks and challenges to navigating today’s digital landscape, from pursuing education to managing a bank account to sourcing health care, meaningful employment and more. Through the partnership, communities will experience the benefits of connectivity, as well as access to Compudopt’s multi-language IT support and a two-year device warranty to ensure they’re supported through their new digital journey. “Mission Telecom believes in the transformative power of affordable connectivity to drive social change, which only happens when communities are provided with equitable resources like device access,” said Mission Telecom Executive Director Rhea Yaw Ching. “Together, Compudopt and Mission Telecom are creating transformative, systemic change that will shift the current landscape for the better.” Families and individuals interested in receiving a free device and/or internet can learn more at www.compudopt.org/. About Compudopt Compudopt is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Founded in 2007, Compudopt has provided device access, training and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country. Compudopt operates in 57+ cities and 24+ states across the US. Click here to access Compudopt’s digital media kit. About Mission Telecom Mission Telecom is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit telecom providing affordable broadband and investing in a movement of systemic change. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, Mission Telecom reinvests surpluses from its telecommunications spectrum resources into driving social change. Our services enable nonprofits, educational institutions, and libraries to thrive in an interconnected world. We are on a mission to deliver innovative solutions that break barriers and champion equitable connectivity for everyone. To learn more, visit missiontelecom.org . Media Contacts Teddi Cliett Three Box on behalf of Compudopt P: (214) 635-3025 E: tcliett@threebox.com Elizabeth Rivera Mission Telecom, Director of Marketing and Communications P: (347) 461-7919 E: elizabeth.rivera@missiontelecom.org Dana Knox-Gower Mission Telecom, Marketing and Communications Manager P: (203) 558-0091 E: dana.knox-gower@missiontelecom.org

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