N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker invites all North Carolina households and businesses to participate in a new broadband survey. NC Broadband is launching a statewide survey and scorecard project during the month of October to help households and businesses throughout the state increase their economic vitality by better utilizing broadband technologies.
“The vision of NC Broadband is to improve the competitiveness of North Carolina’s businesses and workforce by promoting the use of information technology in education, health care, economic development and all levels of government,” said Secretary Decker. “By utilizing this opportunity, our residents and business leaders can provide valuable feedback and, as a state, North Carolina can leverage its strength as a leader in the digital economy.”
During October, households and organizations will be asked to conduct an online assessment of their use of broadband technologies. The survey results will provide valuable information on broadband usage by North Carolina residents, and commercial and nonprofit organizations, and will allow for a comparison of broadband usage and economic impacts with peer organizations nationwide.
To benefit North Carolina businesses, up to 500 businesses will receive a uniquely-tailored scorecard based on their survey responses that will summarize the financial impacts that broadband currently has on their business. The scorecard will also compare individual businesses with industry peers in similar communities around the country, and will suggest broadband-enabled tools that could increase competitiveness, efficiencies and revenues.
Broadband technology is a foundation for economic development and innovation, education and government efficiency. NC Broadband works with national, state and local partners towards solutions for increased broadband availability and adoption across North Carolina. As the needs for ubiquitous access and digital literacy, higher speeds and capacity continue to grow quickly, NC Broadband works to further leverage North Carolina’s broadband infrastructure and utilization through public private partnerships. With strong private sector broadband providers, unique middle-mile assets, State and local partners, and focus on economic competitiveness, North Carolina is well positioned to continue to move forward in the broadband arena. NC Broadband is part of the Rural Economic Development Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Please visit the NC Broadband website to learn more about the NC Broadband survey at: http://ncbroadband.gov/survey.