V.I. Department of Education Provides Update on Territory-Wide Tablet Distribution

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V.I. Department of Education Provides Update on Territory-Wide Tablet Distribution

This federal initiative, led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), aims to enhance internet accessibility for households, facilitating crucial services such as work, education, healthcare and more. The program ceased accepting applications on Feb. 7. The VIDE is now providing a public update on the distribution of tablets supplied by Heritage Wireless.

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