Are you tired of slow or no internet?
Help bring strong, reliable broadband to your community.
Why should you participate?
The test helps Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) understand the quality of broadband or internet service in your home compared to what you are currently paying for.
"Access to high-speed internet in today’s economy isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity" - Governor Laura Kelly
Best practices when taking the test
Information
Provide your physical address and other details to help the broadband office better understand your situation. Your data is secure and will only be used for planning purposes.
Frequency
Take the test once per day for a week from your home for accurate results. An email reminder is available to help you remember to take the test.
Device
Conduct the test from your laptop, computer, or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Do not use your cellular network or hotspot for the test.
Optimal Conditions
Ensure no one in your household is watching videos, gaming, or on a video call during the test for best results.
Identify
Identify areas that are unserved and underserved
Test
Take multiple speed tests within a single click
Survey
Gain holistic insights beyond speed measurements
Build
Build reliable, affordable access to internet for Kansas
Survey Goals
Gather data about internet connections for future internet investments
About 20 questions that can be taken in smaller portions with the speed test (recommended) or as a standalone survey.
Sharing plan data from the internet service bill is encouraged: cost, promised service levels (e.g., 25/3 Mbps), connection type (fiber, cable, wireless) etc.
Demographic information is requested to assess the adequacy of the current service based on the number of users and their usage patterns.
Kansas Office of Broadband Development
To learn more about KOBD and the work of #connectingallKansans, click here.