(KNSI) – Benton County has launched a study of internet service and needs in the county. According to a press release, the county has a goal of getting all county residents and businesses connected to high-speed internet.
Benton County is using money from the American Rescue Plan Act to do the study and can use the money to help people living in areas with slow internet or no internet.
All Benton County residents and businesses are asked to take the broadband survey and speed test. Benton County will keep the survey open until November 1st.
To take the survey and speed test, click here.
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