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LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Broadband Map will allow Arkansans to pinpoint broadband providers in the state and will assist state agencies in developing broadband policy, Governor Asa Hutchinson said today in announcing the release of the map.
“This project puts Arkansas on the cutting edge of broadband mapping nationally,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Broadband delivery is a top priority, and long before the pandemic, I asked state agencies to accelerate the closing of the digital divide between our cities and less-populated rural communities. Our diligence and proactive efforts put us in position to utilize federal funds we have received during the pandemic to enhance our broadband system. Our map identifies broadband sources by structure, a level of detail that allows users to find exactly where broadband is available.”
New state broadband map provides information, helps with policy A new state broadband map allows people an opportunity to learn more about broadband providers in Arkansas, as well as helping lawmakers develop policy on the issue. (Source: Arkansas Broadband Map) By Region 8 Newsdesk | January 13, 2021 at 5:45 PM CST - Updated January 13 at 7:35 PM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - A new statewide broadband map will help people get information on where broadband is in their community, plus will help lawmakers and others create policy on the issue, state officials said Wednesday.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson released details about the map in a media release Wednesday.
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday announced the launch of a new online map that provides residents with a detailed look at the availability of high-speed internet in their state.
The Arkansas State Broadband Map is designed to help residents pinpoint broadband providers throughout the state and aid state agencies in developing broadband programs. Users can toggle through several filters that change the map’s appearance, including layers for internet speed, number of providers and service availability. Users can also enter an address to view nearby broadband availability.
In his announcement, Hutchinson said the new map puts Arkansas “on the cutting edge of broadband mapping.”