The following table shows the before and after high-level key indicators for our Internet for All Seattle objectives. Both a visual infographic and table with text is provided. Click here to download a PDF of the infographic.
OUR INTERNET FOR ALL SEATTLE VISION IN ACTION
The goal of enabling all Seattle residents to access and adopt broadband internet
service that is reliable and affordable.
|
BEFORE (July 2020) |
AFTER (as of 7/31/2022) |
Technology Matching Fund |
$320,000 |
$615,000 |
Total households with home internet subsidized by federal program |
0 |
22,701 |
Total dollars subsidized by federal program for home internet |
0 |
$5.95 million |
Low-income households signed up for discounted internet through Comcast and Astound (Wave) |
2,469 |
17,376 |
Seattle Public Schools & Household Internet Access |
No assurance students had affordable internet service option |
Full assurance students had affordable internet service option |
Digital Navigator Program |
No Program |
Program Started in 2022 |
Devices Distributed |
1,172 |
Over 17,000 |
Devices Loaned |
n/a |
96,372 |
Internet Hotspots |
1,363 |
26,993 |