CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Mecklenburg County and The Center for Digital Equality have partnered together to provide 20,000 refurbished laptops to qualified adults in Mecklenburg County.
The initiative is funded by the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and is part of MeckTech Connect, a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library partnership with Open Broadband, a new internet service dedicated to providing free home internet service to underserved communities with the goal of helping to close the digital divide.
While internet service is not included, information on obtaining discounted internet service is available both online and onsite during this giveaway.
In order to be eligible for a laptop, applicants must be 18 years or older and a resident of Mecklenburg County. Proof of residency and a photo ID are required in order to pick up a laptop. Finally, laptop recipients will have to sign a form confirming they lack the technological necessities for meeting informational or educational needs and goals.
In order to apply to receive a laptop, visit MeckTech.org and fill out the application form.
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