Our Stories
Oftentimes, the most valuable contribution you can make is by sharing your own experiences. Below you will find stories that come from real students dealing with internet broadband access issues. All stories are anonymous for privacy reasons.
Sam, 11th grade
Sam struggles with internet connection. Her school has limited internet access, and she can't even text her parents during class. There are only a few classrooms with internet, and the wifi was spotty at best. Even at home, Sam struggled to get a good connection…
Myles, 12th grader
At one point, I went without the internet for a whole month. Our family's Wi-Fi connection suddenly went out, so then I had to use the program that our school has where they provide hotspots for students who don't have internet at home…
Claire, 12th grader
At home, the internet is sometimes slow, and we have fiber optics. It can be frustrating when the connection cuts out, especially when I need to watch a video for homework. I prefer doing my assignments mostly at school since it's more convenient…
Erika, 12th grader
I feel like I live in the middle of nowhere. When the pandemic hit, I had to move to a new home with my family, and we didn't even have WiFi. It was a nightmare. With everything being virtual, I had to go to my old house just to get some work done…