MyBI Connected Future Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.What is your zip code *In your opinion, which of these possible barriers to digital inclusion is the biggest problem on Beaver Island? *The cost of high-speed internet serviceNon-availability of service at your houseThe cost of a computer, tablet, or similar deviceA lackof digital skills or confidence with technologyOtherWhat is the barrier you see as the biggest barrier to digital inclusion on Beaver Island? *In your opinion, how important are each of these possible barriers to digital inclusion on Beaver Island? 0-Not at all important | 1-Not really important | 3-Somewhat important | 4-Very Important The cost of high-speed internet service Selected Value: 0 Non-availability of service at your house Selected Value: 0 The cost of a computer tablet or similar service Selected Value: 0 A lack of digital skills or confidence with technology Selected Value: 0 How satisfied, if at all, are you with the quality of your home internet connection for doing the online activities that are important to you, such as taking classes, doing your job, or using video or streaming applications? *Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot too satisfiedNot at all satisfiedI don’t have internetDo you want or need improved internet service at your home or business? *Yes, it is very important to meYes, it would be nice, and I would sign up if the price was rightNot sureNoIf improved service became available, what download speed would you subscribe to receive (assuming the price was affordable)? *50 Mbps100 Mbps200 Mbps1 GbpsThe fastest speed offeredI would keep my existing serviceWhat would an affordable monthly charge be for the service described in your answer to the question before this one? *$30$50$75$100$125Note that many households that have difficulty paying for internet service are entitled to about $30 a month in subsidies to purchase internet service.At what monthly price would you consider home internet service to be too expensive? We’re looking for a monthly price in dollars. *Please record your answer in the box above.How difficult, if at all, is it for you to fit your monthly internet bill into your household's budget? *Very difficultSomewhat difficultNot too difficultNot at all difficultHow important is it for internet speeds on the Island to be competitive with those available in Charlevoix and other near-shore locations with which the Island competes for visitors and residents? *Critically importantVery importantSomewhat importantOf limited importanceNot important at allWould you support a community-owned Fiber to the Home (FTTH) internet service for the Island? *YesYes, but only if the community hired an experienced internet service provider (ISP) to operate and maintain the system.Yes, but only if the community partnered with an experienced ISP to own the system and hired that ISP to operate and maintain the system. No. The community should identify an ISP and work with the ISP to bring an FTTH system to the Island.No. The community should not be involved with internet service.See my answer in the box below...Other answer *Would you support the townships investing in the preparation of a grant application for a BEAD or other grant to improve internet service on the Island? It may cost $25,000 to $75,000 to prepare an adequate application. *YesNoNot sureOPTIONAL: What additional information would you need to decide whether to support funding a grant application?If you do not live full-time on the Island now, would the availability of internet service similar to what you have on the mainland let you spend more time on the Island? *Yes. I would make the Island my primary residence.Yes. I would start living on the Island seasonally.Yes. I would spend more time on the Island.No. It would not make a difference in the amount of time I spend on the Island.I live full-time or on the Island now.Building a FTTH internet service for the Island could cost $10 million. Under some circumstances, getting a BEAD grant might require a local funding of $2.5 million of that (a "local match"). Although there may be other ways to raise that money, would you be willing to support the Township’s funding and/or borrowing the money necessary to make the match? *Very willingWillingMaybeNot willingOPTIONAL: You answered maybe. Please provide some information on what factors would affect your ultimate decision on this.OPTIONAL: You answered not willing. If you are inclined to do so, please let us know why and if there are any factors that might change your view on this? We want to be sure we understand all points of view.Would you support a community effort to improve mobile (cell) service on the Island? *YesNot sureNoPlease let us know your connection to the island. *I visit multiple times each yearI am a full-time residentI visit at least once a yearI am a seasonal residentI visit from time to timeWhat type of internet service do you use on the island (please tick all that apply)? *TDSStarlinkSatellite service other than StarlinkVerizon or AT&T hotspot used only for internet serviceA data plan for my smartphoneI do not have internet serviceI'm not sureWhat download speed do you receive with your TDS service?If you do not know, you can run a test at https://bijtac.org/ or just leave this answer blank.What upload speed do you receive with your TDS service?If you do not know, you can run a test at https://bijtac.org/ or just leave this answer blank.Were you able to attend the Community Broadband meeting?Yes, in person.Yes, on Zoom.No, but I watched the video of the meeting before completing this survey.No, but I wanted to get my thoughts in by completing this survey.We hope you were able to attend or watch the video of the Community Broadband Meeting, but even if you didn't have time for that, we thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! 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What is your age?Under 1515-2526-3536-4546-5556-65Over 65Prefer not to sayAre you or anyone in your home a veteran?YesNoPrefer not to sayAre you or anyone in your home disabled?YesNoPrefer not to sayAre you or anyone in your household a member of the LGBTQ+ community?YesNoPrefer not to sayWhat is your yearly household income?Under $10,000$10,000-$19,999$20,000-$29,999$30,000-$39,999$40,000-$49,999$50,000-$59,999$60,000-$74,999$75,000-$99,999$100,000-$149,999Over $150,000Prefer not to sayWhat is your race?American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteSome other racePrefer not to sayAre you of Hispanic, Latina or Spanish origin?YesNoPrefer not to sayAre you of Middle Eastern or North African descent?YesNoPrefer not to sayDo you speak a language other than English at home?YesNoPrefer not to sayIf you speak a language other than English at home, how well do you speak English?Very wellWellNot so wellPrefer not to sayPlease keep me up to date on the work of the Joint Telecommunications Advisory Committee by...Adding me to your mailing list.Including me in meeting invitations.Please provide a name and email we may use to keep in touch as you have requested? 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