Rocket Community Fund Invests $3.5 Million in Detroit Internet Push for 2,400 Households
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Jul 30
Rocket Community Fund Invests $3.5 Million in Detroit Internet Push for 2,400 Households
1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Jul 30
Summary
$3.5 million from Rocket Community Fund will fund the Detroit Last Mile Initiative, expanding affordable high-speed home internet in Detroit Housing Commission communities and nearby neighborhoods.
DigitalC will extend a pilot already running in Forest Park, Brewster and Diggs, with the initial phase expected to reach up to 2,400 households and 6,000 residents.
The investment comes from Rocket Community Fund's $4.5 million legacy gift tied to the Rocket Classic and is aimed at digital inclusion and youth opportunity in Detroit.
DigitalC said it will adapt its community-based broadband model from Cleveland in Detroit, pairing low-cost service with resident support and digital skills training to narrow the digital divide.