LINCOLN- Officials are asking Nebraskans to test their internet speeds with a one minute test. “Results from this study will give local and state officials a better understanding of where underserved and unserved Nebraska residents are located,” said CJ Poltack, president of the Nebraska Regional Officials Council, an organization of economic development leaders from across the state.

Individuals can go to nebraskaspeedtest.org from any internet-enabled device, including cellphones. No personal information will be collected, but the data gathered will provide the most comprehensive view of actual upload and download speeds available to residents across the state.

The service does not collect any personal data and will help provide a more comprehensive view of internet speeds throughout the state. The group aims to bridge the so-called digital divide between urban and rural areas by providing decision-makers a better understanding of where internet accessibility is limited or not available, and where speeds are not meeting the needs of today’s users.

The project is funded through a federal coronavirus response stimulus grant.

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