Press Release
Lincoln Public Schools students will be able to connect their Chromebooks throughout ALLO communities thanks to a new Smart Schools solution.
News provided by: ALLO Fiber
ALLO Fiber has announced the official launch of its Smart Schools solution in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) in Nebraska.
LPS students will be able to securely connect their school-issued Chromebooks throughout Lincoln and other ALLO communities for an improved learning experience. Approximately 2,000 LPS high school students already have access to Smart Schools, and LPS plans to offer any student in grades 6–12 an opportunity to opt-in.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to digital equity in Lincoln.
By utilizing nearly 100,000 business and residential access points in Lincoln, ALLO and LPS are expanding the classroom boundaries and eliminating broadband barriers that disproportionately affect underserved students.
‘Smart Schools is critical infrastructure’
“This is truly a community approach that leverages beacons of network access dispersed throughout the neighborhoods served by our schools,” said Chief Technology Officer for Lincoln Public Schools, Kirk Langer. “Just as roads are critical infrastructure for economic development, Smart Schools is critical infrastructure for the educational development of Lincoln Public Schools’ learners. ALLO has deployed thousands of high-speed connection points to advance digital learning opportunities.”
Built on ALLO’s powerful SmartTown Wi-Fi infrastructure powered by Calix, Smart Schools will be available to approximately 23,000 students in grades 6–12, who sign up, allowing them to connect their school-issued Chromebooks to high-speed Wi-Fi from virtually anywhere in Lincoln — at a local business, in a community venue, or at home. Student Chromebooks of those who sign up will be given a secure profile, connecting instantly to SmartTown zones. This education-based connectivity greatly supports students’ academic success.
“We’re thrilled to work alongside Lincoln Public Schools to enhance learning opportunities,” said ALLO President Brad Moline. “Smart Schools is more than just connectivity; it’s about empowering students, supporting educators, and helping close the learning gap across Lancaster County. Covid-era learning limitations and poor-quality hot spot services conceptualized the Smart Schools solution. The vision of LPS, Calix, and the ALLO team is now a reality after five years of development.”
