The city of Sanibel will hold a Broadband Feasibility Study Community Workshop on March 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.<\/p>\n
Attendees will learn about the study, which is evaluating current high-speed internet coverage on Sanibel, community satisfaction with existing services and future broadband needs.<\/p>\n
The city selected Tectonic Engineering to lead the study.<\/p>\n
The workshop will entail:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Brief overview of the Broadband Feasibility Study<\/p>\n
\u2013 Discussion of current internet coverage and service levels<\/p>\n
\u2013 Q&A with city staff and Tectonic Engineering representatives<\/p>\n
\u201cCommunity participation is important to help the city better understand the challenges residents experience with high-speed internet access and to plan for future connectivity needs,\u201d it shared. \u201cWe encourage residents to attend and share their feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, call 239-472-3700.<\/p>\n
COMMUNITY SURVEY<\/p>\n
In exploring ways to expand existing services and bring faster, more reliable internet to Sanibel\u2019s residents and businesses, the city has launched a quick online survey as part of its effort to gather input on current internet experiences and ideas for future improvements.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour feedback is critical,\u201d it shared.<\/p>\n
The cited noted that better connectivity for businesses could mean:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Seamless video conferencing<\/p>\n
\u2013 Faster transactions and cloud access<\/p>\n
\u2013 Improved customer experiences<\/p>\n
It added that it could mean for one\u2019s home:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Reliable streaming and remote work<\/p>\n
\u2013 Enhanced online learning<\/p>\n
\u2013 Smart home capabilities<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is your chance to help shape a potential city-supported initiative that could transform how we all connect and thrive,\u201d the city shared. \u201cYour input can make a lasting impact on Sanibel\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n
To take the survey, visit https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bSodmOQ9r0OHPtuB0Q6dFqUYQzuxLSRLrWRrWRHuvRZUOVdVTEFPQVdNUTNDQjFOVDUyUVFaRjZaMy4u&origin=QRCode<\/a>.<\/p>\n