Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is asking his constituents to take a new survey issued by the New York State Public Service Commission to assess the availability, quality and pricing of broadband internet throughout the state for households and businesses.

Constituents are encouraged to complete both the internet speed test and the survey on the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) website in order to help the PSC develop a detailed internet access map and produce a report of findings and recommendations related to the availability, reliability and cost of high-speed broadband in New York state. The commission’s report will be submitted to the governor and Senate and Assembly leaders in May 2022, who will then be able to act upon its recommendations to improve internet service in underserved areas.

New York residents can use this survey link for both their households and their businesses, which should take less than 10 minutes to complete:https://www.empirestatebroadband.com/speed-test

“A lack of access to high-speed, reliable broadband internet has put families in our district at an educational and economic disadvantage for years now, so I can’t say enough how important it is that we have as many people as possible participate in this survey,” said Tague.