Bridging the digital divide for communities in need
Oregon Raindrop Fund and Portland Regional Educational Telecommunications Corporation (PRETC) strengthen communities in the Pacific Northwest by working with a wide array of educational, health and social welfare organizations to distribute low-cost and no-cost broadband access on the nation’s largest 5G network.
PRETC provides mobile broadband access to communities in need
Broadband means vital connections to education, health care, jobs, and business opportunities.
And broadband is critical to a well-informed public, actively engaged in a thriving democracy.
Our mobile broadband reaches places that traditional internet service providers don’t reliably cover or offer at an affordable price.
Discover how our broadband grants can help create access in your community
- PRETC provides year-long grants to fund low-cost or no-cost broadband access for a wide range of applications: Access for educational institutions and districts, continuing education and educational programs. mobile healthcare workers and virtual patient appointments
- “In the field” research and data entry
- Lending library digital access programs
Free or Low-Cost Broadband Access for Your Community
We offer broadband for rural and underserved communities with limited online access.