The Hawaii County Community Development Plan (CDP) Team would like to share a survey from ‘Auamo Collaborative to help ensure Digital Equity across Hawaiʻi by participating in the Rural Broadband Mapping Initiative.
‘Auamo Collaborative in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, Papa Ola Kahi, and others have initiated a broadband mapping survey to better inform the extent of broadband coverage at a household level. This project will gather data on broadband access in rural communities across Hawai`i by deploying community members to monitor quality of coverage, ability to access broadband services and gauge broadband utility.
Providing a clear map of actual vs. claimed coverage will better address the needs of communities by informing policy efforts that aim to create community-led solutions. The data will inform efforts towards creative solutions in creating community networks, advocacy for underserved communities, as well as providing a snapshot of what community members need access for.
Click here to access the survey.