Attitudes towards Broadband in America
What age group do you fit in?
| 13% (12) | Under 20 years of age | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (44) | 20-29 years of age | |
| 5% (5) | 30-39 years of age | |
| 6% (6) | 40-49 years of age | |
| 2% (2) | 50-59 years of age | |
| 19% (17) | 60+ years of age | |
| 1% (1) | I prefer not to answer |
87 voters have answered this question.
What is your annual household income in US Dollars?
| 8% (7) | $14,999 or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% (5) | $15,000-29,999 | |
| 6% (6) | $30,000-44,999 | |
| 10% (9) | $45,000-59,999 | |
| 9% (8) | $60,000-74,999 | |
| 12% (11) | $75,000-89,999 | |
| 26% (23) | $90,000 or more | |
| 20% (18) | I prefer not to answer |
87 voters have answered this question.
How would you classify your race?
| 0% (0) | Black and/or African-American | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (10) | Asian and/or Pacific Islander | |
| 54% (47) | White and/or Caucasian | |
| 0% (0) | American Indian and/or Native American | |
| 22% (20) | Any other race | |
| 1% (1) | Two or more races | |
| 10% (9) | I prefer not to answer or do not feel any other answer is appropriate |
87 voters have answered this question.
What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
| 0% (0) | Less than High School degree or equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (10) | High School Degree or equivalent | |
| 24% (21) | Some undergraduate courses, Associate's Degree, or equivalent | |
| 27% (24) | Bachelor's Degree or equivalent | |
| 5% (5) | Some graduate level studies | |
| 29% (26) | Graduate Degree or higher | |
| 1% (1) | I prefer not to answer |
87 voters have answered this question.
With 1 being the lowest, and 10 being the highest, how strongly do you feel you need broadband internet access?
| 1% (1) | No need | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (7) | Mild need | |
| 6% (6) | Moderate need | |
| 36% (32) | High need | |
| 45% (40) | Necessary to your work and/or lifestyle | |
| 1% (1) | No opinion or unsure of response |
87 voters have answered this question.
Do you currently have access to broadband in your residence?
| 95% (83) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (2) | No | |
| 2% (2) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
In your neighborhood?
| 70% (61) | Yes | |
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| 11% (10) | No | |
| 18% (16) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
In your place of employment?
| 77% (67) | Yes | |
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| 11% (10) | No | |
| 11% (10) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
How often do you use broadband internet service?
| 2% (2) | Never | |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (3) | Rarely | |
| 9% (8) | Sometimes | |
| 22% (20) | Often | |
| 60% (53) | All the time | |
| 1% (1) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
What is- or would be- your primary usage of broadband internet access?
| 34% (30) | Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (18) | Education | |
| 29% (26) | Professional | |
| 3% (3) | Shopping | |
| 10% (9) | Other or none of the above | |
| 1% (1) | I prefer not to answer |
87 voters have answered this question.
How positively or negatively has broadband access impacted your life?
| 6% (6) | Strong negative impact | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (4) | Weak negative impact | |
| 12% (11) | No positive or negative impact | |
| 6% (6) | Weak positive impact | |
| 63% (55) | Strong positive impact | |
| 1% (1) | I do not have broadband internet access | |
| 4% (4) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
How active of a role do you feel the American government should play in promoting broadband internet access?
| 6% (6) | No role | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (8) | Limited role | |
| 21% (19) | Moderate role | |
| 28% (25) | Strong role | |
| 19% (17) | Very strong role | |
| 13% (12) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
How important do you feel expanded broadband access is to America's economic future?
| 1% (1) | Unimportant | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (6) | Mildly important | |
| 19% (17) | Important | |
| 44% (39) | Highly important | |
| 20% (18) | Of critical importance | |
| 6% (6) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
How well do you believe Americans' access to broadband internet compares to that of other OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries?
| 1% (1) | Extremely poorly | |
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| 8% (7) | Poorly | |
| 21% (19) | About average | |
| 28% (25) | Well | |
| 10% (9) | Extremely well | |
| 29% (26) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
How well do you believe Americans' speed of internet access compares to that of other OECD countries?
| 1% (1) | Extremely poorly | |
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| 9% (8) | Poorly | |
| 18% (16) | About average | |
| 24% (21) | Well | |
| 21% (19) | Extremely well | |
| 25% (22) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
On average, how much do you think Americans pay for equivalent levels of broadband quality compared to other OECD countries?
| 2% (2) | Broadband costs very little in the USA compared to other OECD countries | |
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| 12% (11) | Broadband is relatively inexpensive compared to other OECD countries | |
| 26% (23) | Cost is about average for broadband in America compared to other OECD countries | |
| 18% (16) | Broadband is relatively expensive compared to other OECD countries | |
| 2% (2) | Broadband is extremely expensive compared to other OECD countries | |
| 37% (33) | Unsure or don't know |
87 voters have answered this question.
On a monthly basis, how much do you pay for broadband access? If you do not wish to answer, or do not currently receive broadband internet access, please specify in your response.
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Do you feel American broadband coverage should be expanded? If so, how much? If not, why not? Would you be in favor of universal ("dead-zone free") broadband coverage in the United States?
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Do you feel global broadband coverage should be expanded? If so, how much? If not, why not?
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