Cleveland's first citywide next-gen network is complete!
In 18 months, DigitalC delivered the network Cleveland deserves: state-of-the-art, resident-powered, and built for the future.
Cleveland, we ALL did it. The final tower is live. With that, Cleveland becomes the first major U.S. city to deploy a full next-gen fixed wireless (ngFWA) network through a nonprofit model.
This network was built for Cleveland, but it’s designed to scale —The Cleveland Model is a blueprint for any city serious about bridging the digital divide - for good.
The build was completed in 18 months—proving that urgency and excellence can go hand in hand. Every technical decision was engineered for Cleveland’s unique challenges, including our dense urban footprint and robust tree canopy.
And while we partnered with global vendors, the result is something uniquely local.
“We brought the best of Silicon Valley to Cuyahoga Valley—because Cleveland deserves nothing less.”
DigitalC Network Launch Event, January 2024. Credit: Asia Simmons.
State of Ohio Press Conference, January 2024
Momentum by the numbers: Growth stories
1,227
New households connected in Q2—each one a win to on Cleveland's path from worst to first.
2,372
New households added in 2025—part of 5,174 total connected since January 2024.
105%
Quarter-over-quarter subscriber growth, proving this model scales and momentum is accelerating.
5,000 homes. One movement.
On June 17, DigitalC connected our 5,000th household. A Fairfax resident and entrepreneur, Diah runs multiple small businesses and relies on constant connectivity. She spotted a Canopy flyer on her door, signed up that same day, and a week later became part of a movement reshaping Cleveland’s digital future.
“No other company ever gave me this kind of appreciation,” she said. “Being connected means everything to me.”
To mark the milestone, the DigitalC team surprised Diah with tokens of appreciation and a warm welcome into a community that’s more than connected—it’s celebrated.
DigitalC install team at Diah's home, our 5,000th household connected.
DigitalC and Tarana team members knocked doors to raise awareness.
What Cleveland is saying
With a 4.8-star rating and nearly 100 reviews on Google, residents are making one thing clear: Canopy is more than internet—it’s a service they trust and recommend.
The Click team has trained more than 10,000 residents in digital skills since January 2024.
Click: Hough Smart Garden
Community innovation
The Click team and partners are helping neighbors learn survival crops, hydroponics, and 3D-printed garden tools—fusing technology, food security, and creative expression. From pizza gardens to upcycled art, the Hough Smart Garden cultivates both nourishment and community.
Joshua Edmonds, CEO of DigitalC, on the nonprofit ISP's history providing connectivity and digital skills training in Cleveland, and how DigitalC is working to meet its subscriber goals and commitments to the city.
DigitalC, the local non-profit organization providing low-cost, high-speed internet to Cleveland's 34 neighborhoods, celebrated a milestone on Tuesday with the installation of its equipment at the home of its 5,000th customer.
Thank You
This historic climb would not be possible without support from our public, private and philanthropic partners, including:
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