EmpowerCLE

EmpowerCLE Internet is an Internet Service Provider that is based in Cleveland, Ohio, whose mission is to offer uncapped high-speed internet access to all the residents of Cuyahoga County. EmpowerCLE is a nonprofit launched in 2019 and based in Cleveland, Ohio; its founders are a team of people who are native to Cleveland, and their mission is to contribute to the reduction of the digital divide and increase internet access for lower-income households in both urban and rural contexts. Subscribing to a mixed wireless and fiber connectivity and with no limit on bandwidth and no contract lock-ins, EmpowerCLE delivers a download speed of up to 100Mbps. To be specific, the pricing for the package begins from $20 per month for 25 Mbps Internet speed. Free installation and free wireless routers with no cost for internet equipment are hitherto costs that deter home internet users. EmpowerCLE’s mission as a community benefit organization is to provide affordable internet services to empower citizens with access; it collaborates with other nonprofits and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to offer affordable or low-cost internet services to struggling customers. In addition to offering competitive prices, EmpowerCLE can improve customer service by focusing on Cleveland-based customer service and engaging in digital literacy outreach in Cleveland. EmpowerCLE is designed so that as a local agent, it keeps money within the region while providing residents an Internet gateway to learning, employment, and other public needs.