The 1Million Project by Sprint will provide 2,800 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students with either a free smartphone, hotspot or tablet, and free high-speed wireless internet connectivity in an effort to help close the “Homework Gap.” MPS will join hundreds of high schools for the nationwide rollout beginning this fall.
“I’m truly grateful for Sprint’s incredible commitment to Milwaukee,” Mayor Tom Barrett said. “With this exciting expansion and economic growth in our City, Sprint is providing Milwaukeeans with family-supporting jobs while enhancing the educational experience for the workforce of tomorrow. Thank you, Sprint for your positive corporate partnership.”
Data usage by Sprint customers has increased more than 967 percent in the last five years in Milwaukee. To meet this increased demand, Sprint has expanded its toolbox of network solutions to include Sprint Magic Box, outdoor small cells, High Performance User Equipment (HPUE) and three-channel carrier aggregation in Milwaukee.
The latest technology innovation yet – The Sprint Magic Box, the world’s first all – wireless small cell, is a revolutionary new plug–and–play LTE small cell for businesses and consumers that dramatically improves data coverage and increases download and upload speeds on average by 200 percent.
Sprint designed the Sprint Magic Box so that customers in the surrounding areas will also enjoy the benefits of the locally installed unit. One Sprint Magic Box provides average coverage of 30,000 square feet indoors and can benefit adjacent Sprint customers inside the building. The signal can also extend coverage 100 meters outside a building, benefiting Sprint customers in nearby buildings and improving street–level network performance.
Unlimited data is available at 2G speeds if usage exceeds 3GB in a month. Those who receive a smartphone can use it as a hotspot.
Anyone looking to support the program can visit www.sprint.com/give1mp or text GIVE to 60603 to make a cash donation. Used mobile devices can also be donated in Sprint stores or online. Devices will be recycled or resold with net proceeds benefiting the 1Million Project. Visit www.sprint.com/1millionproject for more information, and follow and support the program on social media by using the hashtag #1MillionProject.
June 20, 2017
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