PIERRE, S.D. (AP) â€" A new state government website allows South Dakotans to help document high-speed internet accessibility around the state and participate in the State Broadband Initiative.
The first phase of the initiative was creating, verifying, and updating a comprehensive statewide map of broadband availability. The interactive website allows people to enter specific addresses and determine which broadband services are available at those locations.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard compared the availability of broadband now to the availability of electricity more than a century ago as the foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.
"High-speed broadband is very important to the future of South Dakota," he said in a statement. "Individuals and businesses alike have a vested interest in expanding the South Dakota economy, and I believe that high-speed technology will be an important part of that success."
People who visit the website will find information about the initiative and the benefits of broadband, they can test the speed of their Internet connections, take a survey, and report public Wi-Fi "hot spots" or areas where broadband is not available.
"At the end of the day, the most important thing about this initiative is how we can improve the lives of residents and businesses in South Dakota through increased availability of broadband services and choices," said Dom Bianco, commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications in state government.
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