(L to R) Kyland McArthur, Adrian Young Ramos, Spencer Komaroski, Esteban Martinez, Victor Silva and Andrew Garcia
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Beginning Sept. 15, families of eligible students in Cañon City School District (CCSD) can receive free internet service through a new Kids Connect program.
CCSD partnered with Visionary Broadband to obtain reliable broadband for the benefit of its students. The program is funded by a Colorado Rural Connectivity grant and aims to ensure students who qualify under the free and reduced lunch program can propel their education forward in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Visionary’s service offering would allow more than 200 students to receive free broadband access at the beginning of this school year. The company adds coverage to Cañon City nearly every month, meaning, the Kids Connect program will continue to expand and reach more families.
“The Kids Connect program has the potential to relieve a financial burden for families, and we hope they will take advantage,” said Visionary Broadband CEO Brian Worthen. “Traditionally, the students this program supports rely on cellular and handheld devices for internet access. We want to bridge the remaining gap in access inequality.”
Once eligible families have been verified by the school district, Visionary will contact each family to coordinate installation. The Kids Connect program will directly pay Visionary for the service, relieving parents of the burden of installation costs or tracking reimbursements.
“Being able to access online resources at home means families and students alike have access to up-to-date school notices and online resources,” said CCSD Superintendent Adam Hartman. “The Kids Connect program is an amazing initiative, and we hope to see lots of applications this school year.”
The 10-year program will run until the funds are expended. To participate, qualifying families will complete the Free and Reduced Lunch enrollment form and a Kids Connect interest form through the school. To complete an interest form, visit bit.ly/CCSDInternet.
About Visionary Broadband
Visionary Broadband was founded in 1994 in a rural community in Wyoming. It is a homegrown company that has developed technical abilities with a focus on reliability. Today, the rural internet provider serves five states and has a proven track record of connecting the most rural communities, bringing a commitment of efficiency, reliability, and affordability to its customers. To learn more visit, vcn.com.
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