Montanans urged to complete high-speed internet test

Posted: Mar 15, 2010 10:30 AM
Updated: Mar 15, 2010 10:31 AM

The Montana Department of Commerce is encouraging Montanans to help test the speed and efficiency of Montana's broadband Internet service by participating in on-line speed tests.

The tests are part of Montana's Broadband Mapping project, which is aimed at identifying deficiencies in Montana's high speed Internet service.

To take the test, visit the site www.mtspeedtest.org, and then answer several questions, including your location and type of connection.

The web-site will then display the Internet connection speed and simultaneously collect data to help the state map broadband availability.

Anthony Preite, director of the MT DOC, noted, "These tests are quick, easy and important. The data collected from these speed tests will help us plan for broadband services. Broadband technologies are key to bringing good jobs, educational opportunities and cost-effective services to Montana. I encourage everyone to take the speed-test to help promote this project."

Once the data is collected, the results of mapping will be available on-line and the data will be displayed in National Telecommunication Infrastructure Administration's (NTIA) national broadband map. Every state is participating in the national broadband map.

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    k3v72 at Mar 15th 2010 6:02 PM

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