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Ensuring Digital Equity Across Hawai'i

Mapping
Internet
Connectivity

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 Take 'Auamo's Survey & Test Internet Speed

Why Take the Survey?

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Funding
Availability

Collecting accurate mapping data helps us applying to local, state, & federal funding. With data driven evidence we are empowered to make a strong case to support better services. 

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Community
Advocacy

With your help we identify communities that have gaps in internet services and advocate for equal services and support for areas that have been historically unserved & underserved

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Education, Telehealth, and Commerce

High-speed broadband service is key to allowing you access to online educational opportunities, Telehealth appointments with providers, small business support, and socializing. 

FAQ

What is the Hawai'i Broadband Mapping Project?

The Hawai'i Broadband Mapping Project helps us gather information on where internet is available. 

 

Sponsored by 'Auamo Collaborative, a Hawai'i nonprofit, this site provides a convenient place for us to gather information internet speeds, share with you the results, and understand digital equity what the internet landscape looks like across Hawai'i.
 

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What is Broadband?

In terms of internet access, broadband refers to how you connect to the world wide web. if your connection is always on, and faster than the old "dial up" service that was accessed over telephone lines you have broadband. 

 

Broadband speed is determined by two numbers, the "upload speed" and the "download speed".

What is
"upload speed" and "download speed"?

Up & Down Speeds are measured at Megabits per second (Mbps).

 

Download Speed refers to how fast you can receive information from the internet. 

 

Upload Speed refers to how fast you can send information to the internet. 

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Example:  A speed test result of "118 Mbps down and 10.4 Mbps up" and determine the quality of connection. At minimum speeds should be 25 / 3 Mbps to Stream HD video. The higher the numbers the better connection. 

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