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Digital Navigators

Working to improve digital inclusion in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone.

Call A Digital Navigator Today!

The Drexel Digital Navigator program is designed to assist the local community around Drexel University with finding low-cost Internet access, basic technical support, refurbished computers, and digital skills classes. Contact our Digital Navigators for assistance!

Contact Information

  • Leave a voicemail or text us at: 1-267-217-3508
  • Email us at: navigator@excitecenter.org
  • Digital Navigators will be responding to questions 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday.
  • You will be contacted within 1 business day.

Areas of Support

Click on a topic for more information.

Information on low-cost Internet

Many companies are offering low cost internet options in the Philadelphia area and we want to help navigate the information essential to these programs.

Learning how to use your smartphone as a hotspot wireless network

Digital Navigators can help you navigate your phone to setup a hotspot wireless network that will connect your laptop or other wireless device to the internet.

Using your laptop, desktop, or tablet

Help with many problems with your laptop, desktop or tablet can be solved by our Digital Navigators that will work with you to find the solution that is right for you.

Information on educational tools provided by the School District of Philadelphia

Digital Navigators are working with the School District and City to understand the needs of many of the community members in Philadelphia and part of this is helping students and parents with the new technology that comes with registration and classes.

Computer Distribution

Drexel is working with local partner programs to distribute refurbished computers and laptops to families and residents in need.

Computer Distribution Program

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Computers
Distributed
Since June 2020

Computers are distributed to neighborhood organizations and households as part of the Digital Navigator Program. The devices are provided by Drexel University's Computer Recycling program and through non-profit organizations in the area.

Resources

Looking for online resources? Here are a list of resources that will assist you with questions on Internet access and other technical questions.

Program Partners and Funders

Digital Literacy Alliance