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St. Louis is a 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer!

We’re proud to share that the City of St. Louis has been recognized as one of the nation’s Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer cities by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) — one of only 34 communities to receive this highest honor. This recognition highlights our progress expanding free community Wi-Fi, digital learning labs, digital skills pathways, and more. Learn how St. Louis is building a more inclusive, connected city: [Read More →]

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May 2024 Governance Update

ConnectSTL has announced major strides in its mission to bridge the digital divide across the St. Louis region. Highlights include the formalization of a regional coalition, engagement with diverse partners such as Harris-Stowe, TechSTL, and major sponsors like Verizon and WWT, and the formation of new committees and leadership roles in the pursuit of 501(c)(3) status. Next steps for the coalition involve launching a sponsorship drive, finalizing organizational structure, and advancing digital equity initiatives to benefit local residents.

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December 2023 Digital Inclusion Summit Notes

Review the notes from the research leading to and during the Digital Inclusion Summit of December 05 2023.

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August 2023 Digital Inclusion Action Plan

The City of St. Louis’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan aims to bridge the digital divide so every resident can access affordable, high-speed internet, devices, and digital skills training. Focusing especially on underserved areas like North St. Louis, the plan coordinates investments in infrastructure, outreach, community partnerships, and digital literacy through ten priority projects rolled out over three years. Key actions include boosting enrollment in federal programs, piloting public WiFi, expanding device access, and supporting digital training via local “digital navigators.” Achieving these goals is projected to add $50 million in household income, 4,500 new workers, and $305 million in GDP to the city.

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June 2023 Stakeholder & Community Engagement Report

The City of St. Louis Digital Action Inclusion Plan Stakeholder & Community Engagement Report highlights major digital divide challenges in the city, with North City neighborhoods lacking broadband and affordable devices. Community and stakeholder feedback stressed the need for better coordination, expanded device and internet programs, ongoing digital literacy support, and sustainable funding. Residents want reliable, lower-cost internet, more public WiFi, and say support from digital navigators and civic leadership is key. The report recommends prioritizing underserved areas, integrating digital inclusion with city projects, and building a dedicated team to drive progress.

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