Clark County is seeking input from community institutions, nonprofits, groups, service providers and residents as part of a statewide project to improve high-speed internet access. The goal is to improve internet access in unserved or underserved areas.
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is making $65 billion available to increase access to high-speed internet. To apply for federal funds, the state is creating an application based on Broadband Action Plans and Digital Equity Action Plans created by counties. Even as Clark County grows rapidly, some residents and areas don’t have regular access to fast and reliable internet service. This project will help identify where access could be improved and identify assets and partners to support new internet infrastructure and increased access.
Surveys for community organizations, groups and service providers were sent May 3 and 4. Survey responses are due by May 17.
Residents can complete a survey about their home’s internet access by going to bit.ly/clark-co-internet-survey or call 564-397-4944 to complete the survey by phone. An option to complete the survey in Spanish and Russian will be available by Wednesday. To complete the survey in other languages, residents should call the number above. They should be prepared to tell staff what language they need an interpreter for. The residential survey is open through 4 p.m., May 19.
