Cord cutting” is an emerging trend where people aim to reduce their cable TV bill or completely get rid of their cable service altogether by taking advantage of free or low-cost streaming options instead. Thanks to a generous gift of over 300 Google Chromecast devices from Google Fiber, KC Digital Drive is launching a series of Cord Cutting workshops that will provide attendees with a free Chromecast, help them learn to use it, and get them up to speed with information about the range of streaming services out there.

These workshops will also promote the Affordable Connectivity Program, with staff assisting attendees to sign up for the program and potentially receive $30 off their internet bill each month. Attendees are asked to bring certain qualifying documents to the workshop for completing their applications for the ACP benefit.

If you would like you to attend a workshop, view the KC Digital Drive Events Page to find an event and RSVP. If you are an organization that would like to host a workshop, contact Peter Smith for more information.

Further Reading

Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community

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From Tax Help to Tech Clinics: How Education Leaders Are Closing the Digital Divide

The Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (KCCDI) gathered for its May 2025 meeting with a focus on how digital access impacts the delivery of essential services. Speakers from the University of Missouri Extension, the City of Kansas City and LINC shared real-world examples of how digital barriers affect residents, and how local efforts are helping bridge the gap.

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