CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Illinois (December 16, 2011) - Volo Broadband’s CEO, Peter Folk, announced today that Volo is offering complete computer systems with 19-inch monitors for $145.  These everyday low prices for complete computer systems are available as part of Volo Broadband’s Digital Equality Initiative, a program aimed to help eliminate the digital Divide.  Peter said, “One nice aspect of the this initiative is that there are no requirements.  Anyone can purchase these computers.”

Brian Bell, the director of Volo Broadband’s Digital Equality Initiative and teacher at Parkland College in charge of administrating the state Digital Divide grant for this area said, “These computers are a great gift idea for this Christmas, because they of they provide both entertainment and education for a price that can’t be matched.  Brian teaches free computer classes at the Illinois Worknet Center at 1307 N. Mattis in Champaign every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-noon, and Monday and Wednesday 2-4pm.

Patrons interested in this program can Call 217 367-8656 or visit volo.net/computers to order a complete computer system.  If you or your company has interest in donating computers or other resources to this program, Brian Bell can be reached at 217 367-8656.

The Volo Digital Equality Initiative is a set of programs that Volo is supporting to help eliminate the digital divide in Champaign County, in coordination with Parkland College and other organizations.  Building on efforts by Brian Bell over the last three years, Volo is now providing complete computer systems for families, individuals, and organizations for about $135 each. Grants are available for organizations wishing to establish a public computing center or mobile lab.

Volo’s equality computer systems include a refurbished (but relatively recent) desktop computer with Windows XP, anti-virus, office, and Internet software, a new flat screen LCD Monitor, a keyboard, a mouse, and all cables and connectors necessary for a complete computer system.  While not part of the initial rollout, Volo will be adding laptop computers to the initiative once the desktop program is well underway.