SPOTLIGHT: SENDD’s Broadband Mapping Initiative

Written By Sarah Bowker

The Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) launched a statewide broadband speed mapping initiative to give elected officials, businesses, and the public accurate data, in order to connect rural communities and support future broadband expansion grants and projects across the state.

in partnership with Nebraska Regional Officials Council and SENDD, this statewide Broadband Mapping Initiative launched in February 2021 and uses crowdsourced broadband speed tests to quantify Nebraska's digital divide. Residents in the state of Nebraska are encouraged to partake in the one-minute speed test from any internet-enabled device, anywhere in the state.

  • Timeframe to Complete Project: Months to Years

  • Cost Range: Free to submit data; costs vary by project

  • Keywords: Community & Cultural Assessments, Planning, Advanced, Community Planning, Community Engagement, Long-Term Community Development, Rural Connectivity, Broadband

Click on the button below to learn more about the Broadband Mapping Initiative.

Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) is focused on economic development, community development, and housing development in southeast Nebraska. Click on the button below to learn more about their initiatives.

Sarah Bowker
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