Affordable Connectivity Program connects students to internet

As students return to classes at the University of Minnesota, a federal program is aiming to bring internet access to more people across the state. At the University, a large portion of schoolwork is completed via Canvas, which can only be accessed through the use of the internet. Although students living on campus have access to the University’s free “eduroam” network, many students living in off-campus housing lack internet access and plans can quickly become expensive.

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