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2023 Digital Access and Internet in Your Area

Digital Connection Committee: Broadband & Internet Survey

The purpose of this survey is to get information from you about what access you have to the internet and what is available in your area. We want to hear from you! This information impacts the state funding for Minnesota's Iron Range that will address the problems and gaps in the internet coverage and access in our area. This survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete.
1.Do you have non-mobile internet access in your home? Non-mobile means your internet access doesn’t depend on a cell phone data plan or a mobile hotspot.
2.How fast is your internet access at home?
3.Would you be willing to share internet speed information from your location? Visit MN Broadband Speed Test to conduct a test of your current upload and download speeds.
4.How reliable is your internet access at home?
5.Do you know who your internet service provider is at home?
6.If you use internet other places than your home, which of the following places do you use their internet? Check all that apply.
7.What devices do you regularly have access to? Check all that apply.
8.Which device do you use most often? Select only one.
9.Does your most frequently used device have all of the applications and software (such as Microsoft Word) that you need?
10.Do you intentionally use any assistive technologies that require internet? MN.GOV Definition of Accessibility Services Examples include: screen reading software, smart home devices
11.Are there any assistive technologies you need but currently do not have access to? MN Gov. Definition of Assistive Technology
12.In the past six months, have you experienced any of the following situations related to internet access? Check all that apply.
13.In the past six months, have you experienced any of the following situations related to device access? Check all that apply.
14.In the past six months, have you experienced any of the following situations related to digital skills? Check all that apply.
15.What is the biggest challenge you routinely experience related to internet access? [short answer]
16.What is the biggest challenge you routinely experience related to device access? [short answer]
17.What is the biggest challenge you routinely experience related to digital skills? [short answer]
18.In a typical week, how many days do you use the internet?
19.In the past six months, have you used the internet for any of the following activities? Check all that apply.
20.What are the three most important activities you use the internet for? [short answer]
21.Do you live in Minnesota?
22.Zip Code:
23.What best describes the area where you live?
24.In which Minnesota county or Native Nation do you reside?
25.Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
26.Including yourself, if relevant, how many people under age 18 live in your household?
27.What is your age range?
28.What is your gender identity?
29.Are you a veteran or active member of the military? Keep in mind veteran status may include militaries outside of the United States.
30.Do you identify as a person with disabilities?
31.What is your race/ethnicity? Check all that apply.
32.What is your employment status? Check all that apply.
33.Please select your annual household income:
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