The City of Oakland Announces $38.5M Investment in Broadband Infrastructure and Devices to Enhance Digital Access in East and West Oakland
With funding from the State, City, and private donors, a series of four projects in partnership with the City of Oakland, Oakland Housing Authority, and Oakland Unified School District will enhance connectivity for generations to come.
Oakland, CA — On Thursday, October 3, 2024, city, state, and nonprofit leaders convened at Palo Vista Community Gardens, a public housing community in East Oakland, to announce a series of complementary investments in broadband infrastructure and digital access aimed at bridging the digital divide in Oakland’s most underserved communities. These initiatives, spanning multiple sectors and funding sources, represent a coordinated effort to ensure that every resident, regardless of income or location, can access reliable, high-speed internet and the devices necessary to thrive in today’s digital world.
