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Salt Lake City School District launched a program providing free internet access.

Over 1,000 students lack reliable internet, impacting homework and connectivity.

T-Mobile hotspots are distributed, funded by local foundations and the district.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City School District has launched a pilot program to provide free internet access to students who don't have it at home.

District officials estimate about 7% of students — more than 1,000 children — lack reliable internet, making it difficult to complete homework and stay connected.

"Since COVID and the need for internet access for education, we've known that a lot of our families just don't have that access, and so creating this kind of connection for them was impor

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