Digital Connection Survey Question Title * 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. Yes No Yes, I have internet access in my home, but I don’t know if it’s non-mobile Question Title * 2. How fast is your internet access at home? Very fast Pretty fast Just fast enough A little slow Too slow I do not have internet access at home Question Title * 3. How reliable is your internet access at home? Very reliable Pretty reliable Just reliable enough A little unreliable Too unreliable I do not have internet access at home Question Title * 4. If you don’t have internet access at home or if your home internet connection is unavailable, do you go to any of the following places to use the internet instead? Check all that apply. A public library A community center, community gym, or recreation center A community organization A school, college, or university A restaurant or coffee shop A laundromat A place of worship My place of work A friend or family member's house Other Question Title * 5. What tech devices do you regularly have access to at home? Check all that apply. Laptop computer Desktop Computer Smartphone Tablet Other None Question Title * 6. Does your most frequently used tech device at home have all of the applications and software (such as Microsoft Word) that you need? Yes Mostly, but some additional software would be helpful No Question Title * 7. Do you use any assistive technologies? Yes No I don't know Question Title * 8. Are there any assistive technologies you need but currently do not have access to? Yes No I don't know Question Title * 9. In a typical week, how many days do you spend at least 30 minutes using the internet? 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7 Question Title * 10. In the past six months, have you used the internet for any of the following activities? Check all that apply. To complete schoolwork To do my job at a place of work outside my home To do my job from home To search and apply for a job To pay bills To manage personal finances (example: online banking) To apply for government programs To receive health care (example: telehealth) To manage healthcare of a family member (example: refill a prescription) To connect socially with friends and family To connect with a therapeutic of support group To connect with a faith-based group To conduct personal research To make online purchases For entertainment Question Title * 11. In the past six months, have you experienced any of the following situations related to internet access? Check all that apply. My home internet was disconnected for five days or more due to a technical problem, bad weather, etc. My home internet was disconnected for five days or more due to late payments All the data for my cell phone or hotspot got used up I tried to get internet access at home but was denied by the internet provider I tried to get internet access at home but the process was overwhelming I tried to get internet access at home and didn’t know who to ask for help I wanted to use a public internet connection, such as at a library, but didn’t have transportation I wanted to use a public internet connection, such as at a library, but didn’t have time to during the location’s open hours I sat outside of a closed building and used their public internet from a personal device I went to a friend or family member’s house specifically to use their internet connection I couldn’t use the internet to do what I needed to do because my home connection is slow I couldn’t use an important website because it wasn’t written in a language I read fluently I couldn’t use an important website because it wasn’t accessibility for people with disabilities Question Title * 12. In the past six months, have you experienced any of the following situations related to tech devices? Check all that apply. I didn’t have the tech device that I really needed. For example, I used a smartphone to do homework or used a laptop from my parked car My primary tech device broke and I didn’t know who to ask for help My primary tech device broke and I couldn’t afford to replace or fix it My primary tech device was being so slow that I just gave up trying to use it I borrowed a tech device from a family member or friend because I didn’t have one that worked Too many people in my house were trying to share too few tech devices I wanted to use a public computer but didn’t have transportation I wanted to use a public computer but didn’t have time during the location’s open hours I needed assistive technology but didn’t have access to it Question Title * 13. In which Minnesota County or Native Nation do you reside? Question Title * 14. Including yourself, how many people of any age live in your household? Question Title * 15. Do you relate to any of the following identities or experiences? Check all that apply: I live in rural Minnesota. I’m Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. I’m a U.S. immigrant or refugee. I’m 60 years of age or older. I’m under 18 years old. I have one or more disabilities. I am not fluent in spoken English. I am experiencing poverty. I am a veteran of the U.S. military or a veteran from a military outside the U.S. I have experienced incarceration within the last two years. Question Title * 16. What is your employment status? Employed full-time Employed part-time Not employed and looking for work Not employed and not looking for work Retired Student Done
