THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Page 5 WIFI | FROM Page 4 deep relationships with cities and towns, to ensure that residents are getting reliable highspeed internet that our lives today require,” said MAPC Deputy Director Lizzi Weyant. “We put digital equity into practice by making high-speed internet a reality for all of our residents in all of our communities, in every corner of the Commonwealth.” In addition to the free Wi-Fi, residents of the aforementioned Rose and Pomona Street properties will also have access to a 24/7 helpdesk for troubleshooting any connectivity issues. If an issue is not resolved and unrelated to the network provided, residents will be connected to other services providers, including the Revere Digital Navigators – staff ed by the City of Revere. Through the Apartment Wi-Fi program, MAPC works with municipalities, public housing authorities and aff ordable housing developers to build Wi-Fi networks for their residents. The program provides funding, project management and procurement support to fund the construction of Wi-Fi networks, which provide residents with equal or superior service than what is available from commercial ISPs, at no cost to residents. Funding covers all capital costs associated with network design, construction and equipment, and the fi rst year of ongoing operating expenses. Digital equity plays a crucial role in several action areas laid out in MetroCommon 2050, Greater Boston’s regional land use and policy plan. MAPC's Digital Equity team works at the municipal, community and individual level to overcome these barriers through digital equity planning, procurement and community engagement.
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