HARTFORD — Free, citywide Wi-Fi is coming to Hartford through a public-private partnership between the city, Dalio Education and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Mayor Luke Bronin announced Wednesday.
While Hartford has previously worked to improve internet access throughout the city, the coronavirus pandemic brought new urgency to the effort as thousands of families transitioned in March to learning and working from home. Dalio Education and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving are each investing $1.5 million for capital expenses, and the city will contribute $800,000 and cover recurring costs of about $100,000 per year.
The investment is separate from a $43.