ConnectHomeUSA is a movement to bridge the digital divide for HUD-assisted housing residents in the United States. The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority (LDCHA) joined ConnectHomeUSA in 2018. To meet ConnectHomeUSA goals, the LDCHA teamed up with local internet service provider, RG Fiber.
The LDCHA is a Moving to Work (MTW) agency which allows for investment in tenant services to promote self-sufficiency. Through the MTW program, the LDCHA was able to invest in the infrastructure needed to bring the internet to every household in Edgewood Homes for free. Located at 1600 Haskell Avenue, Edgewood Homes is 130 public housing units with 287 tenants, including 136 children. RG Fiber is offering 150/150 Mbps to every Edgewood household.
The critical need for everyone to have access to high speed internet became clear in 2020 when the global Covid-19 pandemic hit. As schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices closed their doors, those without internet were left behind.
Edgewood tenants are so excited for the ConnectHomeUSA program:
“I am working from home due to Covid and my three kids are doing remote school. This will change our lives by allowing us to all be on the internet at once.”
“This is going to save me over $80 per month!”
About RG Fiber: Founded in 2014, RG Fiber has reimagined how world-class internet could be designed, built, and operated specifically for the millions of us who choose to live, work, and play in underserved small town communities throughout America. RG Fiber’s software-driven technology manages the company’s 100+ mile fiber network
providing industry-leading reliability, speed, and affordability. Our mission is to end the digital divide and restore America’s digital infrastructure leadership. Learn more about RG Fiber at rgfiber.com
Name of Press Contact for LDCHA: Shannon Oury
Phone: 785 830-2250 Email: soury@ldcha.org
Press Contact for RG Fiber: Mike Bosch Phone: 785 594-5414 Email: mike@rgfiber.com
