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Delaware’s Broadband Mapping Project- A resource to help your business!

In mid-December 2009, the state of Delaware was awarded funds to research and publish broadband options for its citizens. Governor Jack Markell designated the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) as the agency to receive, apply and implement the funds, according to the guidelines and mandates of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

In 2010, the broadband mapping portion of this program was initiated by DTI, consisting of data collection, the development of a statewide broadband availability map, transmission of that data to NTIA for the development of its national broadband map, and the long-term maintenance of this data by the state.

How can the Delaware Broadband Map help your business?

Looking for a new location where broadband is available for your customers? Want to see what broadband options are available for your current store? The Delaware Broadband Map will provide access to detailed information that can help answer those questions. The Broadband Mapping Initiative will also give federal, state, and local officials more accurate data for policy decisions that affect the small business community.

Businesses can use the site for various purposes, some of them are:

  • Use as a path to gain access or better access to broadband services
  • Use to gain knowledge of the Delaware Statewide Broadband Data and Development project
  • Use the site to help build infrastructure plans mandated by this project’s grant to improve broadband access and capabilities.
  • Use site and site data to perform thematic comparisons
  • Whether your business is large, small, urban, or rural, you can benefit from broadband! Access to the Internet via high speed connectivity, or broadband, is essential to economic development, especially in rural areas. Yet broadband service is not available in every area of Delaware. The Delaware Broadband Mapping Initiative will help extend the benefits of broadband communication throughout the entire State.

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