Seattle IT is a trusted partner that provides secure, reliable, and compliant technologies enabling the City to deliver equitable and responsive services to the public.
This purpose statement is a simple declaration of who we are and why we do our work. It is intended to be a guide that helps us to not lose sight of why we perform everyday tasks or invest effort to solve difficult problems. It emphasizes that our existence as a department is to support our City partners. It reminds us that we are part of a larger organization that collectively is working to improve the lives of the residents of our city.
Issues & Initiatives

Open Data
The Open Data Program makes the data generated by the City of Seattle openly available to the public for the purposes of increasing the quality of life for our residents; increasing transparency, accountability and comparability; promoting economic development and research; and improving internal performance management.

Internet Access
There are companies that offer low-cost, high-speed Internet in Seattle, all for around $10 a month. Learn how you may qualify.

Digital Equity
We envision Seattle as a city where technology's opportunities equitably empower all residents and communities - especially those who are historically underserved or underrepresented. Learn how Seattle IT is partnering with the community to increase internet and device access, and digital literacy.

Cable Service
Know your rights as a Comcast or Astound cable television service customer. Learn how to work with Seattle IT to resolve your questions and concerns.
Services
Get Free or Low-Cost Internet
Internet access, connections and services to eligible residents and organizations.
Buy Free or Discounted Equipment
City Surplus computers free to Seattle based nonprofit human service agencies and schools.
Apply for discounted cable TV service
Apply for discounted cable TV service
Apply to the Technology Matching Fund
Apply to the Technology Matching Fund
Download Mobile Apps
Download Mobile Apps
Find City Data
Find City Data
Ask a Privacy Question
Ask a Privacy Question
View Your Cable Customer Bill of Rights
View Your Cable Customer Bill of Rights
Get help with Cable service
Get help with Cable service
Find free access to computers and the internet
Find free access to computers and the internet