How US Ignite Fueled the Foundation for DigitalC’s Cleveland Model and its expansion to Detroit, Michigan
Overview
A US Ignite Community recently reached TWO momentous milestones. Cleveland, Ohio, became the first major US city to deploy a full next-gen fixed wireless network through a local nonprofit, DigitalC. In just 18 months, DigitalC created and deployed the Cleveland Model – a customized network explicitly designed for Cleveland. Although tailored for Cleveland’s unique landscape, the engineers designed the model so that it could be a blueprint for other cities working to expand Internet connectivity. This purposeful intention led DigitalC to achieve a second equally commendable milestone – expanding into Detroit, MI.
Of course, DigitalC did not reach these successes alone. Alongside many other local and global partners, US Ignite played a vital advisory and funding role in fueling the foundation of DigitalC’s transformative citywide model.
US Ignite’s work with DigitalC provides a prime case study in how our expertise can help cities address complex issues like providing high-speed and affordable Internet access. Download the case study now to get all the details.
"Throughout my career advancing digital equity, I have seen up close how US Ignite invests in ideas others often overlook. I have worked in two US Ignite cities—Detroit and Cleveland—and witnessed how the right spark of support can turn bold plans into blueprints. This story is about believing in community-rooted solutions early and giving them the space to grow." Joshua Edmonds, CEO, DigitalC
