Johnson County Broadband Study​

Johnson County has engaged HR Green to conduct a broadband study focused on the unincorporated areas and smaller towns within the county. The study will identify where there are gaps in Internet and related connectivity and help the County determine next steps to take to improve connectivity.

More About The Study

The Johnson County Broadband Study will take several approaches to help guide the county's future efforts.

Creating a Base GIS Map
This map will used to store all of the data gathered by the study.

Broadband Market Assessment
The study will develop a list of broadband providers in the county, details about the specifics of services available, and engagement with the providers to learn more about current or future plans for growth.

Community Engagement
Several community stakeholder meetings will be held, each of which will address the impacts of broadband access gaps on county residents from the perspective of various key stakeholders.

Gap Analysis and Recommended Action Steps
Utilizing all the data gathered from the study, HR Green will help identify gaps in broadband coverage in Johnson County and work with county leadership to identify possible ways to address them.

Stakeholder Resources

General
Iowa OCIO Broadband Page
Iowa Broadband Map (version 5)
​Fiber Delivers (fact sheet from NTCA and Fiber Broadband Association)
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Agriculture & Food
​Broadband and Precision Agriculture
Farm Bureau - Rural Broadband
Rural Imperatives in Broadband Adoption and Digital Inclusion

Business & Rural Development
GAO Report on Small Business Broadband Needs
Small Business and the Digital Divide
What is Business Broadband?
​Broadband Resources for Rural America (USDA)

Education & Lifelong Learning
US Dept. of Education Home Access Playbook
US Dept. of Education - Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning
How High-Speed Broadband Could Revolutionize Education
Library Broadband Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Health & Human Services
The Roadmap to Telehealth Efficacy
Telehealth & Broadband: In Sickness and in Health
Telehealth, Rural America, and the Digital Divide
​People in Low-Income Households Have Less Access to Internet Services
Digital Inclusion Resources for State and Tribal Human Service Leaders
Closing the Connectivity Gap for Older Americans
The Pandemic and the Digital Divide for Older Adults

Public Safety
FirstNet

Utilities & Infrastructure
Iowa's "Dig Once" Fiber Optic Network Conduit Installation Program
Rural Electric Co-ops Are The Fastest Growing Group of Broadband Providers
Smart Grids: Why They Matter for American Infrastructure Initiatives
Broadband Could Revolutionize the Transportation Industry

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