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Joshua Edmonds, DigitalC’s CEO, described the milestone as a testament to Cleveland’s commitment to digital equity.

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May 21, 2026 – Cleveland City Council approved a $4.35 million performance payment to local broadband nonprofit DigitalC after the organization exceeded its 2025 goals for expanding affordable high-speed internet access and digital literacy services across the city. The city’s Bureau of Internal Audit verified that DigitalC connected 4,862 eligible new households to broadband service and completed 10,105 eligible digital adoption service records, surpassing both targets established under its agreement with the city. “This is more than a contract milestone. This is validation of Cleveland’s investment, DigitalC’s execution and the public, private and philanthropic partnership powering this work,” said **Joshua Edmonds** , CEO of DigitalC. Don't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect! FREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member. ****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)**** * First two paragraphs of each article * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)**** * Up to 5 news articles/month * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Paid Members ANYTIME**** * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts * Exclusive Charts and Data * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

May 21, 2026 – Cleveland City Council approved a $4.35 million performance payment to local broadband nonprofit DigitalC after the organization exceeded its 2025 goals for expanding affordable high-speed internet access and digital literacy services across the city. The city’s Bureau of Internal Audit verified that DigitalC connected 4,862 eligible new households to broadband service and completed 10,105 eligible digital adoption service records, surpassing both targets established under its agreement with the city. “This is more than a contract milestone. This is validation of Cleveland’s investment, DigitalC’s execution and the public, private and philanthropic partnership powering this work,” said **Joshua Edmonds** , CEO of DigitalC. Don't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect! FREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member. ****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)**** * First two paragraphs of each article * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)**** * Up to 5 news articles/month * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Paid Members ANYTIME**** * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts * Exclusive Charts and Data * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

May 21, 2026 – Cleveland City Council approved a $4.35 million performance payment to local broadband nonprofit DigitalC after the organization exceeded its 2025 goals for expanding affordable high-speed internet access and digital literacy services across the city. The city’s Bureau of Internal Audit verified that DigitalC connected 4,862 eligible new households to broadband service and completed 10,105 eligible digital adoption service records, surpassing both targets established under its agreement with the city. “This is more than a contract milestone. This is validation of Cleveland’s investment, DigitalC’s execution and the public, private and philanthropic partnership powering this work,” said **Joshua Edmonds** , CEO of DigitalC. Don't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect! FREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member. ****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)**** * First two paragraphs of each article * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)**** * Up to 5 news articles/month * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Paid Members ANYTIME**** * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts * Exclusive Charts and Data * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

May 21, 2026 – Cleveland City Council approved a $4.35 million performance payment to local broadband nonprofit DigitalC after the organization exceeded its 2025 goals for expanding affordable high-speed internet access and digital literacy services across the city. The city’s Bureau of Internal Audit verified that DigitalC connected 4,862 eligible new households to broadband service and completed 10,105 eligible digital adoption service records, surpassing both targets established under its agreement with the city. “This is more than a contract milestone. This is validation of Cleveland’s investment, DigitalC’s execution and the public, private and philanthropic partnership powering this work,” said **Joshua Edmonds** , CEO of DigitalC. Don't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect! FREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member. ****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)**** * First two paragraphs of each article * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)**** * Up to 5 news articles/month * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Paid Members ANYTIME**** * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts * Exclusive Charts and Data * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

May 21, 2026 – Cleveland City Council approved a $4.35 million performance payment to local broadband nonprofit DigitalC after the organization exceeded its 2025 goals for expanding affordable high-speed internet access and digital literacy services across the city. The city’s Bureau of Internal Audit verified that DigitalC connected 4,862 eligible new households to broadband service and completed 10,105 eligible digital adoption service records, surpassing both targets established under its agreement with the city. “This is more than a contract milestone. This is validation of Cleveland’s investment, DigitalC’s execution and the public, private and philanthropic partnership powering this work,” said **Joshua Edmonds** , CEO of DigitalC. Don't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect! FREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member. ****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)**** * First two paragraphs of each article * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)**** * Up to 5 news articles/month * Unlimited Expert Opinions ****Paid Members ANYTIME**** * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts * Exclusive Charts and Data * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Cleveland's DigitalC secures $4.35 million for exceeding digital equity goals by connecting households to high-speed internet and offering essential training.

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DigitalC bounced back from missing its 2024 goals, but now must nearly double its customer base to keep earning payments from the city's $20 million digital divide contract.

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DigitalC told the Utilities Committee it completed Cleveland’s ARPA-funded citywide network in under 18 months and connected 4,850 households in 2025, but council members and internal audit pressed the nonprofit for better verification of 'new' and actively used connections before releasing performance funds.

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