May 6. CMS buses are already delivering meals to students and their families. Now they’re delivering Wi-Fi for online learning.
As many as 280 more school buses statewide will be equipped with Wi-Fi thanks to donations from AT&T, Google and Duke Energy Foundation. AT&T and Google are providing up to 100 Wi-Fi hot spots each and the Duke Energy Foundation is providing up to 80.
The first 156 devices are expected to be delivered starting today to communities in 29 counties. Click here for more information.
The NC Dept. of Information Technology is working with the North Carolina Business Committee on Education (NCBCE) and Hometown Strong as well as providers and other corporate partners to help more students who lack home internet access get connected during this time, including through installing Wi-Fi technology on more school buses.
The buses will travel to underserved areas in school districts and park in designated locations, such as a school nutrition meal distribution site or a grocery store, so students can use this temporary access to turn in assignments, download materials and connect with teachers.