EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Mobile, a leading provider of prepaid wireless phone service, today announced the launch of its federal Lifeline program, which provides a monthly government-subsidized service discount to support low-income and underserved households. In an increasingly digital world, Gen Mobile is committed to making wireless connectivity accessible and affordable to all, especially as consumers face inflation and rising costs. As an approved Lifeline provider, Gen Mob ...

MIAMI, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at the F1 Miami Grand Prix circuit, Sir Lewis Hamilton’s global foundation Mission 44 and HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced a multi-year partnership to fuel access to technology and skills needed to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This collaboration unites Mission 44’s drive for greater inclusivity in STEM with HP’s ambition to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people globally by 2030, equipping disconnected adolescents a ...

Core Insights - HP Inc. and the HP Foundation have selected 8 nonprofit organizations in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain for the 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, providing each with a USD $100,000 grant, HP technology valued at approximately USD $100,000, and six months of virtual training to enhance capacity and promote digital inclusion [2][3][7] - The Digital Equity Accelerator aims to address a $1 trillion-plus digital divide that restricts billions from accessing education and economic opportunities, thereby empowering disconnected adolescents and adults with necessary tools and training for success in a digital world [3][11] Summary by Category Program Overview - The Digital Equity Accelerator is a joint initiative by HP Inc. and the HP Foundation, designed to help nonprofits scale digital equity programs for disconnected communities, ultimately powering the future of work [7][11] - Since its inception, the Accelerator has supported 27 organizations, expanding their reach to over 9 million individuals across various countries [7][10] Selected Nonprofits - The selected organizations include: - **Socialinnov** in Greece, which has trained over 40,000 individuals in digital skills [8] - **The Smile of the Child (TSoC)**, supporting over 2.2 million people with resources and technology [8] - **Solve Education Foundation** in Indonesia, focusing on empowering youth with 21st-century skills through an AI-powered learning platform [8] - **Markoding**, which has empowered over 35,000 women with STEM training and job opportunities [8] - **AlmaNatura Foundation** in Spain, revitalizing rural areas through education and employment initiatives [13] Commitment to Digital Equity - HP's commitment to digital equity includes a goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030, reflecting its dedication to bridging the digital divide and fostering economic inclusion [11]