Let me set the scene… Sunday afternoon and my kids are hard at work doing their homework. They are researching all the info for their papers, practicing math when all of a sudden, the internet cuts out. Insert panic right? I’m sure this has happened to most of us at some point. We reset the router and modem and do whatever we can to get it back up and running…. Imagine if you didn’t have access to the internet at all. What would your kids do for their homework? There are still families out there who don’t have access to the internet. More than we can imagine. My amazing friends over at T-Mobile are doing everything they can to change that through Project 10 Million.
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While my kids aren’t doing all their schooling online anymore, they still need access to the internet for homework and my daughter does have her piano lessons virtually in the summertime.
Fallon is entering the 6th grade this fall and will get a Chromebook along with her books. She will be expected to bring it home and do homework on it and of course, take it back to school daily. Thankfully we don’t have to worry about internet coverage at my house, so our family can use their devices, but some families don’t have that same access.
Here Fallon is proving to her teacher she has the music memorized.
You may be asking what T-Mobile has to do with getting families internet… For the past few years, they have had an amazing initiative called Project 10Million. This is a program that was started to get students across the nation access to the internet, and as the pandemic hit it only became more important since so many families were left in the dark when it came to education.
I recently read a story about tech expert Damien Dimeno, who has helped over 8,000 kids in the Union and Middlesex counties of New Jersey obtain hotspots and reliable internet. 8,000 just in that area! That number is just staggering to me and really shows how in need people are. At the close of 2022, T-Mobile had already provided 4.8 billion in services and connected more than 5.3 million students across the U.S. through Project 10Million and its other education initiatives, and they aren’t stopping. They are in it for the long haul.
With this type of help, T-Mobile is continuing to close the digital divide and make the internet accessible to students and families who need it most.
I’m thinking about my kids and their internet usage. Yes, they watch movies and play games but they also use their tablets for educational things. For example, my 2-year-old grandson who is learning how to talk watches shows like “Ms Rachel” to learn how to say letter sounds in a new way. These are resources that parents can use to teach their kids. Computers, phones, and tablets are not just about TikTok and Netflix, they can actually learn on them.
It truly is an honor to work with a company like T-Mobile who is helping amazing people like Damien to get students, schools and families internet across the country so there is a level playing field and everyone can learn to the best of their ability.
Dr. Kiesha King is an educational leader at T-Mobile and she had some great things to say about Project 10 Million. “We knew that schools needed more than just the hardware,” she explains. “Yes, we have hotspots available that we want to put in the hands of your students, but we know that administrators need help with staging, kitting, labeling, asset tagging, distribution, etc. We know that they need implementation support and folks from the education world like me who can sit beside you and plan out what this can look like over time.” Having it put like that really does show how big of an impact this can have on any given student.
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I love that Tmobile is doing this! It's always wonderful when a company helps others.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I have t-mobile and I like that they are helping people.
ReplyDeleteI love that T-Mobile is helping families get internet access at home. The internet isn’t a luxury as it once was. It’s becoming a necessity.
ReplyDeleteI love that T-Mobile is going that extra mile to help provide families with the tools they need to help their children keep up with school, now that a lot of the work load is online vs pen and paper.
ReplyDeleteKudos to T Mobile for this initiative! Internet access is super important these days, especially for parents like me who are working from home and kids who need to do research for their school work.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely how T-mobile is helping out more as well as this info is just in time for the back-to-school time!
ReplyDeleteThis is something I wasn't aware of so thanks for sharing. I'm glad to hear they are helping to get more people on line. It has many benefits.
ReplyDeleteT-mobile is a really awesome telecom company! Its great that they’re helping a lot of families!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! My boys attend an online school from home. Internet access is a high priority in our life.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome of T-mobile! We actually just switched over to their internet. It was was less expensive and so far is just as great of quality.
ReplyDeleteIt's inspiring to see companies like T-Mobile collaborate with educational leaders like Dr. Kiesha King to provide more than just hardware but also comprehensive support for schools and families. This level of dedication and care truly makes a difference in students' lives.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful initiative.. I recall various companies offering free/discounted services to families who needed them during quarantine and it helped tremendously.. Doing this regularly like T-Mobile is now, is sure to help many
ReplyDeleteIt's heartwarming to see companies making a positive impact on people's lives by bridging the digital divide and providing essential services. Kudos to T-Mobile for their efforts, and thank you for sharing this uplifting news!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great initiative. It is so important to get people connected for so many reasons.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome to see a big company stepping up and helping people. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI’m excited to see T-Mobile is creating this program. I appreciate their efforts.
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This is amazing! Kudos to T-Mobile for creating such an awesome program that would be helpful to many. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteI love that they are doing this! Programs like this are such a huge boost for low income families, and it really does make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThe article on T-Mobile's Project 10 Million is heartwarming and impactful. It sheds light on the importance of internet access for students and families, especially during the pandemic. The initiative's efforts to bridge the digital divide and support education are commendable. Great job in raising awareness!
ReplyDeleteI had t-mobile just for a few days, And it really didn't do what they were advertising about. After reading your post I didn't know that the company of t-mobile had something like this to help student get the tools that they need for school.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for students. Just in time for back to school. Everyone deserves to learn anywhere in the best of their abilities.
ReplyDeleteSome of us here are still doing online classes. This is very helpful to parents teachers and most especially students.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an inspiring article! It's heartwarming to read about T-Mobile's Project 10 Million and its dedication to bridging the digital divide for students and families in need. You effectively set the scene with a relatable situation of internet disruption, which makes the importance of internet access for education even more evident. Thanks for beautifully highlighting the impact of this initiative through the personal stories of students like Fallon, whose life will be transformed by receiving a Chromebook and internet access for her education.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that there are options for people who can't afford internet access. I've always wondered what kids in those situations do for homework. It's important that they still have access to the internet.
ReplyDeleteWe are with T-mobile for as long as I can remember...they're ok but never knew they have this program, a really good venture!
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh...this is lovely to know, about T-Mobile! In this day and age, we all need to access the internet as often as we need to! Kudos, T!
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