Verizon enables distance learning for up to 150,000 South Carolina students
03 Agosto 2020 - 6:00PM
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has partnered
with Verizon to enable distance learning, for up to 150,000 K-12
students through discounted Internet access for students who have
no Internet connectivity at home.
The South Carolina ORS’ disbursement of CARES Act
funding for this distance learning initiative, part of South
Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s AccelerateSC plan, is designed to
help enable students who don’t have broadband at home to continue
their education inside or outside of the classroom through 4G LTE
Internet service and devices.
AccelerateSC is a coordinated economic
revitalization plan involving small and large business owners,
leaders in manufacturing, healthcare professionals, educators, and
local government officials. AccelerateSC collaborated with state
agencies to develop guidelines for the safe operation of businesses
in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and to develop priorities
for the responsible investment of CARES Act funding.
“As AccelerateSC began its work, we immediately recognized that
one of our most pressing needs was getting Internet access to those
families and students who were most dramatically impacted by school
closures,” said South Carolina Gov. McMaster. “This partnership
with Verizon will result in a stronger education delivery system
for students in rural areas and is a great example of what we can
do when we have a common goal and a commitment to innovation and
collaboration.”
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused an immediate surge in distance
learning and has drawn new focus to enabling reliable Internet
access for all students. While some school districts were more
prepared to shift from onsite to online classrooms, many others are
still challenged with securing Internet connectivity, devices and
related solutions for distance learning.
“With the 2020-21 school year just around the corner, it’s
critical that all students have access to a reliable Internet
connection, devices and other solutions they need be able to
continue learning this fall -- whether from school or home,” said
Andrés Irlando, senior vice president and president Public Sector
and Verizon Connect at Verizon. “Now up to 150,000 K-12 students
across South Carolina will have access to the Internet through this
program.”
Visit the distance learning information page to learn more about
Verizon’s education solutions.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in
2019. The company offers voice,
data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks
and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control.
Media contact: Juli
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