Millions of people across the United States continue to be hampered by slow internet speeds.
That doesn’t just mean they’re unable to stream Netflix without delayed buffering or uploading photos to Facebook quickly; it means not having access to online physicians and other important services.
Combine that with more gadgets connected to a home’s WiFi and people streaming movies and TV shows over Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and other services. Oh, and gamers who spend lots of time playing with others over an internet connection. The FCC faces a huge challenge in identifying areas with low-speed or zero internet connections. This is where you can help by using an app from the FCC.
Once the app is downloaded, you’ll be asked to give it permission to see your location. This is necessary for the FCC to build a broadband map in order to see where slow speeds are prominent.
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