As the past year has shown, reliable access to broadband internet is no longer a luxury. COVID-19 forced many aspects of our day-to-day lives online; virtual learning, working from home, online shopping, telemedicine and simply staying connected with those we care about. It has also shown us how prevalent the digital divide is in our communities.
To help address this issue, the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) has partnered with its member counties (Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego) to complete a study that will identify areas in our region that lack access to reliable broadband internet.
As part of the CNY broadband internet access study, a Broadband Availability and Adoption Toolset (BAAT) survey has been developed. The survey seeks to reach residents and businesses to learn about their current internet access issues, service reliability and the affordability of their internet access options.
Take the CNY Broadband Internet Survey
Please note the confidential information collected from this survey will be used to identify areas in the county most in need of improved internet access service. The information will also provide a basis for developing a plan that will be used to improve broadband internet access in the county. The plan will be completed by October 2021.