ALLO Fiber announced the launch of its Smart Schools program in Lincoln, Nebraska, in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) to extend secure access for school-issued Chromebooks across ALLO communities.
The initiative will connect roughly 23,000 students in grades 6–12, building on a pilot that already serves about 2,000 LPS high school students and giving opt-in access to more students as the district expands the program.
Using Calix-powered SmartTown Wi-FI and nearly 100,000 dispersed beacons, students can sign in with secure Chromebook profiles and roam Lincoln, local businesses, or community spaces while staying connected to the classroom.
Lincoln Public Schools Chief Technology Officer Kirk Langer called Smart Schools critical infrastructure for the district’s educational development, noting the program extends roads and networks of opportunity to learners across the city.
ALLO President Brad Moline said the project goes beyond connectivity: it aims to empower teachers, advance digital learning, and close the learning gap across Lancaster County after lessons learned during the Covid era and earlier hotspot challenges. The partnership represents a five-year effort by LPS, Calix, and ALLO that is now becoming a reality.
