Sure would be good to have broadband in the islands!

Here’s a note from Tom about how you can help:

The San Juan County Economic Development Council is seeking input from the community on how we use the Internet today and what they need in the future.

I know you have a large following on SJ Update, and was hoping you could help us get the word out about our little surveys, to encourage participation by our friends and neighbors. Our message is:

Broadband (high-speed Internet) is important to our community, and could help us grow and diversify our local economy. Please help us bring fast Internet to San Juan County! –

Take the Survey at www.sjcbroadband.com

There is one survey for residents and one for businesses. Anyone who runs a business, please take both!

Many thanks,
Tom Schramm

PS: A little background if you are interested:

I recommend Victoria Compton’s excellent piece in the Journal last week:

Some key points:
– Broadband (high-speed Internet) is increasingly part of the fabric of society worldwide

– The FCC defines broadband as connections over 4Mbps, and 10 Mbps is common in most of the USA, yet most of San Juan County is limited to only 1.5 Mbps at best because of our current infrastructure

– Experience in other communities has shown that true broadband can support economic growth, and it enables green businesses (such as IT-related) compatible with our value

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