Houston County committee seeks your input on internet access and speeds in neighborhoods and rural areas of the county
Houston County, Texas (January 29, 2021) – The Houston County Broadband Committee recently launched work to develop a county-specific Technology Action Plan. The committee, which is partnering with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to make the project possible, is made up of local stakeholders who are focused on finding solutions for improving internet connectivity countywide.
“We have all experienced the challenges of either not having internet access at all or not having it at the level necessary for telework, remote learning, telehealth, and more,” said Houston County Judge, Jim Lovell. “We can take action now to improve access for every person, community organization, and business across our county so that everyone in Houston County can work, learn, and access the resources they need to have a great quality of life.”
Houston County is among 27 communities that are being selected to take part in a statewide effort led by CN Texas and funded by the Texas Rural Funders—at no cost to the county itself. As part of this effort, the Committee is asking every individual, business, and community organization to take 10 minutes and fill out this short survey: https://myconnectedcommunity.org/houston-county/.
“It’s important that as many people as possible in Houston County take this survey so that we can properly identify the opportunities and challenges in this Technology Action Plan,” said Crockett City Administrator, John Angerstein. “Take part and make sure that your area is not overlooked. This is an opportunity for us to chart a path toward success for every child, family, and business across our county.”
The Technology Action Plan, which will be developed by leveraging Connected Nation’s Connected Community Engagement Program, will be shaped by the information provided by local stakeholders. The Connected Program has been used in nearly 400 communities across the country to develop county or regional-specific Technology Action Plans that have both short term and long-term broadband solutions.
For more information or if you have questions, email info@connectednation.org or head to connectednation.org/texas.
Related Texas County Connected Press Releases:
- Refugio County group needs your input on plan to improve internet access, speeds for the entire county
- Huron County continues survey effort to help expand internet access, improve speeds
- Milam County broadband committee seeks your input to improve your internet access and speeds
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Denson, Communications Director
Connected Nation
jdenson@connectdnation.org
(502) 341-2024
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About Connected Nation Texas: CN Texas is a local division of the national nonprofit Connected Nation. Our mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.
Connected Nation works with consumers, local community leaders, states, technology providers, and foundations to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered on a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked. For more information, please visit: connectednation.org and follow Connected Nation on Facebook and Twitter.