Resources
Digital Inclusion Resources for Individuals:
Digital Navigators
Contact a Digital Navigator for help connecting to the right resources! Digital Navigators are available by phone and email to help individuals access and use technology and the Internet. They provide support by helping individuals find and apply for affordable internet connectivity, obtain low-cost or free computers, get support with simple online tasks, and link to online digital literacy training.
Contact the Digital Navigators at any of these locations for help!
Beyond Literacy
215-426-7940
[email protected]
ExCITe Center at Drexel University
267-217-3508
[email protected]
Esperanza
215-297-4641
[email protected]
SEAMAAC
215-867-9732
[email protected]
You can also call 2-1-1 to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Digital Navigator. The hotline operates 24/7 and is available in 150 languages. Press 8 for language services..
Free or Low-Cost Internet
PHLConnectED: Program provided through the City of Philadelphia to help pre-K–12 families get free access to a fast and reliable internet connection. Call 2-1-1 for more information
Comcast Internet Essentials and Internet Essentials Plus: Eligible households can sign up for Internet Essentials for $9.95/month plus tax or Internet Essentials Plus for $29.95/month plus tax.
Philly Community Wireless: Working to connect homes around the Norris Square neighborhood of North Philadelphia to a free community wireless network.
Verizon Forward: Eligible households can sign up for home internet for as low as $20 per month.
For a national database of low-cost internet plans visit NDIA's Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans.
Free or Low-Cost Devices
This resource from the City of Philadelphia outlines several ways to find free or low-cost computers or tablets:
Public Computer Centers
City of Philadelphia's list of Public Computer Centers
The Free Library of Philadelphia has public access computers in all 54 locations, which are available during open-hours (look up your closest library branch for their hours). The Library also has an event calendar with free class offerings.
Free Digital Skills Classes
The City of Philadelphia has a list of organizations offering classes:
In addition, many adult literacy providers offer classes as well. For more information, contact a MyPlace Campus and ask them for information about computer classes offered by their organization or other organizations in the MyPlace network.
Digital Navigators
Contact a Digital Navigator for help connecting to the right resources! Digital Navigators are available by phone and email to help individuals access and use technology and the Internet. They provide support by helping individuals find and apply for affordable internet connectivity, obtain low-cost or free computers, get support with simple online tasks, and link to online digital literacy training.
Contact the Digital Navigators at any of these locations for help!
Beyond Literacy
215-426-7940
[email protected]
ExCITe Center at Drexel University
267-217-3508
[email protected]
Esperanza
215-297-4641
[email protected]
SEAMAAC
215-867-9732
[email protected]
You can also call 2-1-1 to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Digital Navigator. The hotline operates 24/7 and is available in 150 languages. Press 8 for language services..
Free or Low-Cost Internet
PHLConnectED: Program provided through the City of Philadelphia to help pre-K–12 families get free access to a fast and reliable internet connection. Call 2-1-1 for more information
Comcast Internet Essentials and Internet Essentials Plus: Eligible households can sign up for Internet Essentials for $9.95/month plus tax or Internet Essentials Plus for $29.95/month plus tax.
Philly Community Wireless: Working to connect homes around the Norris Square neighborhood of North Philadelphia to a free community wireless network.
Verizon Forward: Eligible households can sign up for home internet for as low as $20 per month.
For a national database of low-cost internet plans visit NDIA's Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans.
Free or Low-Cost Devices
This resource from the City of Philadelphia outlines several ways to find free or low-cost computers or tablets:
Public Computer Centers
City of Philadelphia's list of Public Computer Centers
The Free Library of Philadelphia has public access computers in all 54 locations, which are available during open-hours (look up your closest library branch for their hours). The Library also has an event calendar with free class offerings.
Free Digital Skills Classes
The City of Philadelphia has a list of organizations offering classes:
In addition, many adult literacy providers offer classes as well. For more information, contact a MyPlace Campus and ask them for information about computer classes offered by their organization or other organizations in the MyPlace network.
Digital Inclusion Resources for Organizations:
Digital Inclusion Start-Up Manual: This resource from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance discusses the five elements of digital inclusion and is a great resource for getting started.
National Digital Inclusion Alliance: Has a ton of resources for digital inclusion work including an email listserv, definitions, guidebooks, research, and webinars.
Digital Navigator Resources: Digital US offers a Digital Navigators Hub with a training guide, playbook, and more.
Planning to Build a New Digital Skills Curriculum? Read This First: Guide from NDIA with resources for digital skills or digital literacy training
Digital Inclusion Start-Up Manual: This resource from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance discusses the five elements of digital inclusion and is a great resource for getting started.
National Digital Inclusion Alliance: Has a ton of resources for digital inclusion work including an email listserv, definitions, guidebooks, research, and webinars.
Digital Navigator Resources: Digital US offers a Digital Navigators Hub with a training guide, playbook, and more.
Planning to Build a New Digital Skills Curriculum? Read This First: Guide from NDIA with resources for digital skills or digital literacy training
