Broadband mapping project starting

The Delta Regional Authority is starting the Delta Broadband Mapping Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening broadband infrastructure that supports telehealth, distance learning, and remote work in the eight-state region.

The initiative encourages residents to participate in the free, anonymous Delta Speed Test, conducted through an innovative crowd-sharing platform that collects and analyzes data in real time, according to a news release.

The gathered information will inform and support strategic investments in critical infrastructure that will expand the availability of high-quality internet access across the region.

Arkansas residents are encouraged to participate by visiting dra.gov/speedtest. Individuals without internet access in their home can visit a library or other places such as stores and restaurants that offer free internet access to submit the address of a home with no available service.