Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) is hosting a regional internet survey and speed test in the Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph County areas. Residents are encouraged to complete the survey and speed test by July 16.
The survey will attempt to narrow issues with internet coverage such as internet speeds, reliability, availability and affordability. Even if internet coverage is adequate, MACOG officials would like the data to compile with help from the Purdue Center for Regional Development to study usage, internet speeds, opportunities and lack of access.
In the 2021 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly appropriated $250 million from federal ARPA funds to be awarded via the Next Level Connections grant program. They also raised the minimum speed for grant applications recognizing that the broader issue is underserved households.
The survey and speed test are available at www.macog.com/broadband.
