Digital equity
The City helps residents access high-speed internet and technology resources.
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About digital equity
Our partners
As of 2022, 35,000 Minneapolis households do not have access to high-speed internet. That is about 19% of Minneapolis.
To help bridge the digital divide, we've partnered with:
- Hennepin County
- Minneapolis Public Schools
- Local non-profits
Digital equity goals
Our goal is digital inclusion. The City aims to bridge the digital divide. We will create fair solutions that help more people connect to the internet. The City believes that providing universal high-speed internet helps to create a strong and equitable society.
The Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan has more details about the City's goals in this area.
Connect to the internet
Internet services
Local providers offer free and low-cost internet services in the city.
How to get involved
Directly get involved
- Donate new and used computers
- Provide internet services
Indirectly get involved
- Through funding
- Other collaboration
Tell us your ideas
You can share your ideas, interests and let us know how we can reach you.
Technology and digital resources
City of Minneapolis
See City of Minneapolis tech and digital resources.
- Internet programs and resources - Learn how to get low to no-cost internet services.
- Career Pathways - We help adults find their path to a career in high-demand job fields like healthcare or technology.
Hennepin County
The City partners with Hennepin County to provide technology resources for residents.
- Digital navigators - This team can help you access training and technology resources. They can also teach you how to be safe online.
- Fix-it clinics - Fix-It Clinics offer free help to repair electronics, mobile devices, small home appliances and more.
- Internet access gap map - Use the map to see county internet access levels. Use the layer list option to include different sets of data.
Digital literacy
Learn how to use the internet, improve your digital literacy and how to stay safe online.
- Ready.Gov online safety tips - Cyber-attackers can steal your money and personal information. Find out how to protect yourself online.
- DigitalLearn online courses - You can take free online courses to get more comfortable using computers, the internet and cell phones.
- SPNN literacy resources - SPINN is a community media and technology center. See their Twin Cities digital literacy resources.
- Northstar digital literacy - You can test and build your computer skills. You can also earn certificates and badges.
