WHAT IS A SMART COMMUNITY?
A Smart Community has affordable and accessible high-speed internet
access that facilitates many critical activities, from online classes and
research for students to managing household finances.
A SMART COMMUNITY:
• enables small businesses to compete in a global marketplace.
• means safer streets and communities.
• means superior access for research and training at our colleges
and universities.
• provides greater opportunity for our students.
• supports better, faster and more effective healthcare.
Strongly disagree
3.7%
POLK
COUNTY
SURVEY
A fast internet
connection is critical
to the survival of your
company.
Strongly agree
24.5%
Agree
39.2%
Disagree
21.0%
Neither agree
nor disagree
12.1%
Source: Polk County Broadband Plan - Business Utilization Survey Results