Submitted By
Alvin Nepomuceno, Information Technology Director
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Report Regarding Community High-Speed Internet Access for Multifamily Residential Households
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Overview
Overview
Information Technology (IT) staff provided updated information to the Civic Information System Commission (CISC) related to their Assessment of Community Broadband Access report. The information is also relevant to the Board goals on exploring economical internet connectivity options for multifamily residential households such as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and provide community outreach and data on affordable options.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Support the CISC recommendation for community education on opportunities for Internet Service Provider (ISP) availability.
Background
In April 2023, IT staff recorded the availability of AT&T as an alternative high-speed internet service (100Mb or higher) to multi-unit dwellings of four or more units. Staff recorded every location on the AT&T website for service and internet speed. For locations with low speed or no AT&T service, IT staff looked at neighboring addresses to record available high-speed internet services.
AT&T Availability
High-Speed
Low Speed
Not Available
Total
4 to 5 Units
25|101010|35
6 to 11 Units
16
27
13
56
12 to 31 Units
13
35
13
61
32 to 47 Units|1010 1010|17
48 to 99 Units|10101010|12
100+ Units|101010||1010|Total
66
90
32
188
In March 2024, IT staff checked 122 locations on the AT&T website and noticed the availability of high-speed Internet service.
* 3 Ontario St, 50 units; available fiber service from previously not available
* 422 S Taylor Ave, 32 units; 5G service from previously 5 Mbps
* 124 Washington Blvd, 32 units; up to 100 Mb service from previously 50 Mbps
Each location above was recorded in April 2023 as neighboring addresses having available high-speed Internet services. There ...
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