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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN WNC 

WestNGN's Impact

Land of Sky Regional Council is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for digital resources and tools for everyone in the region. This is why we created the WestNGN Program because we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in the economy of the 21st century.

$72 Million

Broadband Infrastructure funding secured

18000 

Homes Connected Online 

$21.6 Million

To Fund Digital-Opportunity Programs

2000

Devices connected to Residents

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Why Tackle the Digital Divide? 

WestNGN believes that access to broadband and digital acess is essential for participation in the 21st-century digital economy. WestNGN looks to help folks be able to "Connect to their future" and is committed to expanding access across the region to close the digital divide. 

WestNGN  Events

Stay up to date with WestNGN as we build connections and work to close the digital divide across the region — whether you join us for a Digital skills class or swing by our Troubleshoot drop-in, we will keep our calendar up to date and load it with events that help build a more connected community.

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Donate

Donate your unused devices to WestNGN, With our Device Refurbishment Program we will work to upcycle your device and your donation can help close the digital divide. 

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Pass 2 Earn

Monthly public events aimed at connecting folks to a device. To pass, participants must demonstrate their ability to use a device. For those who didn't pass, additional resources will be provided to you.

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Train the Trainer 

Are you an organization looking to help connect your severed members, please connect with us and learn how we can help give you the tools to close the digital divide for your community. 

While western North Carolina continues to repair itself from Hurricane Helene, we know that not all destruction is limited to roads, bridges, and houses. That's why WestNGN wants to know if you are still lacking a connection or have limited connection, taking our survey helps us to get resources to help connected you and western North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene Broadband Restoration Survey

While Western North Carolina continues to repair itself from Hurricane Helene, we know that not all destruction is limited to roads, bridges, and houses. That's why WestNGN wants to know if you are still lacking a connection or have limited connection, taking our survey helps us to get resources to help connected you and western North Carolina.

Regional and National Partners

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