Better internet access is a key priority in Muskoka.
To help the district take best advantage of new broadband funding programs by the government, the Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging all residents and business owners in Muskoka to test the speeds of their current internet service using a tool available online.
It says the test tool can be used to measure actual internet speed at their properties and people are encouraged to take several speed tests to capture the variation in speed associated with different times of day.
“The District recognizes that access to broadband is an essential service for our area as it enables local communities to develop, attract, retain and expand job creating businesses,” said Chair Klinck. “We also must ensure that all Muskoka families have access to high-quality, affordable internet service to meet their children’s online learning and training needs.”
“Speed testing is an important data point to help planners understand and profile the District’s broadband capability,” said David Sword, MERTF Lead “Speed test data can also help further any future applications for broadband funding assistance from the Federal and Provincial Governments.”
For more information about the internet speed testing, please click here.
Take the #Muskoka Internet Speed Test and help us improve broadband internet in Muskoka. Find out your download and upload speed at home or at work and help us better understand broadband needs in Muskoka. To learn more and take the test visit: https://t.co/yjNStTcAo7 pic.twitter.com/KPb7UW8RJS
— District of Muskoka (@DistrictMuskoka) November 18, 2020