This month, coalition members came together for a half-day of hands-on work. Conversations aligned with how our community shows up both locally and nationally, knowing we have national peers joining us in Columbus for Net Inclusion 2027.

This press release outlines the Device Donation program milestone with I Know I Can and Columbus Promise students.

Last week, partners across Central Ohio came together for the Digital Inclusion Summit, a half-day gathering at the Columbus Metropolitan Library that drew more than 100 attendees from local government, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and private companies.

More than 110,000 households in Franklin County lack access to a device beyond a smartphone. Meanwhile, corporations across Columbus are retiring perfectly functional laptops every year.

More and more, the way we learn, connect, work and live is happening online. But not everyone has access. In Franklin County, a groundbreaking program is ensuring residents aren't left behind.

About 200,000 people in more than 80,000 Franklin County households do not have a home internet subscription, and more than 66,000 don't have a computer, officials say.

Today Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady announced a joint commitment of $20.2 million to Smart Columbus on behalf of the Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition.

The Franklin County Digital Equity Action Agenda lays out a clear, collective plan to ensure every resident has access to the tools and skills needed to fully participate in a digital world.