Announcement & Analysis: Google Fiber Brings Free Gigabit Internet to Public Housing Through ConnectHome

Announcement & Analysis: Google Fiber Brings Free Gigabit Internet to Public Housing Through ConnectHome

A crowd of nearly 60 community leaders, politicians and press piled into the cramped office of a low-income housing complex on Kansas City’s Westside this morning to hear the news that Google will start bringing free gigabit speed Internet to all to low-income...

Gigabit City Summit 2016

Announcing the 2016 Gigabit City Summit, a KC Digital Drive production, from May 16-18, 2016 in Kansas City. With 50 communities and nearly 250 delegates in attendance, our first Summit was an unqualified success! And the overwhelming feedback from those who attended...

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Senior-Centered Tech Training Leads the Way at June Third Friday Coalition Call

The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Kansas City’s Commitment to Equity Through Digital Navigation

The City of Kansas City is moving forward with a targeted effort to address digital equity, led by digital navigator assistant Sherrill (Tonya) Williams. Since beginning her role in March, Williams has focused on surveying residents, building partnerships with nonprofits, and identifying key gaps in digital literacy across the city.

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