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What's New: Wi-Fi Hotspots and FiOS
MPC, in partnership
with Verizon, NYC Wireless, Monroe College and the High School for Computer and
Technology, is working to help our community “cross the digital divide.” Our
approach is threefold: 1) Installing infrastructure for Wi-Fi in various
locations throughout the community; 2) Providing computers and access to
computers; 3) Providing training on how to use computer and accessing the
Internet.
Wi-Fi
We are installing Wi-Fi connectivity for individual businesses, such as the
V.I.P.’s Cafe and Williamsbridge Oval Park. Look for Hotspots to pop up in other
areas of the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, including a
laundromat and a fast-food franchise. We are also working on installation of
FiOS access for five residential buildings owned by MPC.
Computers and Access to Computers
Throughout our community, there are community and senior centers, libraries and
Internet cafes that have computer labs, including MPC. MPC is developing an
inventory of those computer labs and, occasionally providing refurbished and
updated computers to organizations.
Training
In collaboration with Monroe College and the High School for Computer and
Technology, MPC will be providing computer training in our own computer lab and
throughout the community.
Training will be one-on-one tutoring, with classes developing. Our tutors will
work, free of charge, with any skill level, from learning how to use a mouse, to
getting a free email account.
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