Oregon Broadband Internet Effort Seeking Local Input
11:03 PM · Jun 15, 2022A coalition of organizations is working to ensure faster, more affordable Internet for all residents in Oregon. They've put together a website to measure internet speeds "Take this 1-minute internet speed test, https://www.fasterinternetoregon.org/! In the time it takes to watch a Tiktok video, you can help ensure that everyone in your community has access to fast, affordable internet. There is an unprecedented funding opportunity of up to $800 million in federal funds for internet needs in Oregon. But we need better data to ensure that we can secure this funding and distribute it to the communities that need it most. Help us spread the word by asking your friends and family to take the speed test. Faster Internet Oregon is a coalition of organizations from across the state, including Oregon Economic Development Districts, Onward Eugene, SpeedUpAmerica, and Link Oregon, that are working to ensure faster, more affordable Internet for all residents in Oregon. For questions, contact info@FasterInternetOregon.org. https://www.fasterinternetoregon.org/