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When you cannot access the world via internet,
or you don't have the equipment,
then there is a divide because
there are those who have, and then those who don't have.
Half my class didn't have access to internet
and that was eye-opening 'cause you do forget that, hey,
not everyone does have something simple
that sometimes we take for granted.
Access to the internet is everything.
Closing the gap to the digital divide is the beginning
of creating a world where everyone is
on a level playing field.
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Project 10 million is a $10.7 billion initiative aimed
at bridging the digital divide.
The goal is to provide 10 million students over five years
with no cost, internet access, and a no-cost hotspot.
Because of how hard it was to be on the internet,
I struggled a lot.
Having such a reliable internet means a lot.
I don't think I could have passed my grade
if it wasn't for the hotspot.
It was really cool to have our own devices
that we can take anywhere inside or outside of school.
Being able to use all our devices
and technology is a way to keep going
and progressing for our future.
As an educator, I feel so proud
that my students are able to have access to the internet.
Makes me feel hopeful and proud
of what's to come in the future.
If we want our students to graduate with choices
and opportunity, digital connectivity is gonna be key
and it's gonna change generations.
Across 5,000 school districts,
5.3 million students have been connected.
We're blown away by project 10 million.
So 5 million people have been given internet
through T-Mobile? Wow.
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