Stories Related to More Than 10% Of Sioux Falls Households Don't Have Internet. Here's How You Can Help Improve Digital Equity

Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Argus Leader
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 10:55am

The Inclusive Digital Equity Alliance, or IDEA, was formed in 2020 to figure out where the gaps were in resident's access to technology.

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