An IEA partner, Imagine Idaho, is asking for your help to understand and address hurdles to high-speed internet access in Idaho, especially rural communities.
The non-profit coalition of businesses, municipal governments, medical providers and education stakeholders, is collecting data on internet speeds and service from round the state in order to tap into up to $1 billion in federal funding to improve high-speed internet access in underserved areas.
“Each year, access to high-speed internet becomes more important to the success of public education outcomes in Idaho, especially in remote rural communities,” said IEA Associate Executive Director Matt Compton. “By joining forces with the Imagine Idaho coalition, IEA can help build momentum that ultimately gives members and their students better, faster internet access no matter where they live.”
CLICK HERE TO TEST YOUR IN-HOME INTERNET SPEED
The test is quick (less than two minutes) and should be completed from a laptop or desktop computer connected to in-home internet service. Individuals can use their mobile devices to report that they do not have internet service at home. All information collected is confidential and will only include: your location, internet provider, cost of service, and upload and download speeds.
“We hope our members will take a few minutes of their time to use this safe and secure test of their local internet speed to help provide a clear assessment of broadband need across the state,” Compton said.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMAGINE IDAHO COALITION