Ho, braddahs and sistahs, get choke news coming straight outta da U.S. Department of Treasury. Dey wen approve one massive $115.5 million for beef up da internet access all ova Hawaii. ???
Da kala gonna be split into two main programs:
First, get one big chunk, $101.7 million, going to da Hawaii Subsea Middle Mile Program. Dis one all about da subsea cable infrastructure, da real kine stuff we need for make sure we get da fast kine internet access. ??⚡
Den, get $8 million going to da Hawaii Public Housing Authority Connection Program. Dis one for make sure our housing facilities all updated with da high-speed internet. ???️
Nowadays, if you like get da most outta government services, like fully participate in our democracy, you gotta get digital access. And not just dat, you gotta get digital literacy too. If no can, den hard for represent your community and easy for get left behind. ?️??
All dis funding, it comes from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Da goal is for deliver affordable high-speed internet to 17 million American households. ????
So, watch out Hawaii, pretty soon we going be surfing da web just like we surf da waves – fast and smooth! ?♀️??
But rememba, no get all shaka and forget to learn how for use da digital world. No sense get da fastest internet if no can figure out how for use em. So, learn da ropes, get da skills, and let’s make da most of dis investment. ???
Get ready for see da change, cause when da internet speed up, everyting else going speed up too. Work, school, connecting with ohana – all going get more easy. ??????
Dis one big step in da right direction for our island. And rememba, we all in dis togedda. So, let’s make da most of dis opportunity, and take our place in da digital world. ???
NOW IN ENGLISH
?? Treasury Department Allocates $115.5M to Boost Hawaii’s Internet Speed ?
Big news, folks! The U.S. Department of Treasury has approved a whopping $115.5 million to enhance internet access throughout Hawaii. ???
This funding will be divided into two primary programs:
Firstly, a major portion, $101.7 million, will be directed towards the Hawaii Subsea Middle Mile Program. This program focuses on the subsea cable infrastructure, which is crucial for ensuring high-speed internet access. ??⚡
Secondly, $8 million will be assigned to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Connection Program. This initiative is aimed at upgrading our housing facilities with high-speed internet. ???️
In the modern era, to take full advantage of government services and participate effectively in our democracy, it is essential to have digital access. Additionally, digital literacy plays a significant role. Without these, it becomes challenging to represent your community, and there’s a risk of being left behind. ?️??
This funding comes from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The objective is to deliver affordable high-speed internet to 17 million American households. ????
So, get ready, Hawaii! Soon we will be navigating the internet as swiftly and smoothly as we surf the waves! ?♀️??
However, remember, it’s equally important to be well-versed in how to utilize the digital world. Having the fastest internet is of no use if you can’t figure out how to use it. So, educate yourself, acquire the necessary skills, and let’s make the most of this investment. ???
Prepare to experience the change because when the internet speeds up, everything else accelerates too. Work, school, connecting with family – everything will become easier. ??????
This is a significant step forward for our island. Remember, we’re all in this together. Let’s seize this opportunity and secure our place in the digital world. ???
