A growing number of Longmont nonprofits are saving money on their internet service a year after NextLight launched a discount program for local organizations.

The program’s growth comes as the community-owned fiber internet service provider continues to improve its network capacity and cybersecurity tools to keep internet connections running smoothly across the whole city.

The 10% discount program began in November 2024 and is open to any qualifying nonprofit. Twenty-eight organizations now participate, collectively saving a combined $6,700 each year, according to a city news release.

The GEAR Alliance, which supports local K-12 robotics teams, is among the groups enrolled in the program. GEAR Alliance representative Teresa Ewing said the discount helped the robotics organization redire

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