Volunteers will be asked to attach a small device to their home Internet router for a two-week period, during which speed and quality tests will be performed. The data collected will help ensure that funding is directed to areas where ISPs claim to have adequate service, but where such service, in truth, is not actually delivered. Broadband policy and grant funding decisions for projects must be based on service actually provided, rather than advertised service.Through speed testing, customers will know if their internet speed problems are due to the service delivered by their Internet Service Provider, or actually a problem with their internal WiFi network. The CPUC will use data gathered from CalSPEED Home to provide critical information to state policymakers dealing with broadband issues such as universal service and the Digital Divide, in addition to providing money saving information to consumers. California is the first state to undertake its own Internet testing to help answer this question. Many consumers of broadband Internet service wonder whether they are getting the quality of service for which they are paying. (click for details) Why the Project is Important Sign up to win a $100 Visa/MC Gift Card!**
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