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Ciena, Spark, Skinny launch NZD 500,000 fund, offer free in-home internet access for students

Thursday 29 April 2021 | 08:32 CET | News
Ciena, New Zealand's Spark Foundation, and Skinny have launched the 'Ciena Jump for Students Fund'. The NZD 500,000 fund is designed to help address digital inequity in New Zealand by providing free in-home internet access to eligible students in decile 1 high schools.

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Companies: Ciena / Spark
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