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Take The Survey
RISON - Residents of Cleveland County arc urged to take an online survey lo document broadband internet speeds in the county to collect data that will be used Lo pursue grants and other funding to get faster speeds throughout the county.
The Accelerate Cleveland County committee is conducting the survey to get accurate data of the true internet speeds residents and businesses are experiencing in the county. Research by the committee revealed that the current broadband maps used by granting agencies and others show higher internet speeds than are actually being experienced in the county.
The data collected will be used in a presentation made to the Arkansas Broadband Office,
the state agency that oversees state grants for expanding and improving broadband service in the state.
Those taking the online survey arc asked lo use the device they normally use to get on the internet (computer, tablet, phone, etc.) from the service they usually use to access the internet (phone company, cellular signal, hot spots, satellite, etc.).
To access the survey', go to https://bit.ly/3PNlayh or scan the QR code in the print or digital edition of the paper.
The survey is being administered through the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the Arkansas Connectivity Coalition,