Take a 2-minute internet speed test

Mississippians can assist the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) in providing better broadband service throughout the state by taking a 2-minute speed test. The state is expected to receive a large amount of federal funding for broadband expansion and BEAM's office is going to administer the grant monies, according to Director Sally Burchfield Doty. A major portion of that grant will be determined by the number of unserved/underserved broadband locations in the state. Currently, an FCC map shows 100% of Mississippi has broadband coverage. But BEAM says data shows the state is underserved. BEAM must file a challenge to the FCC’s map by Jan. 13. BEAM encourages residents experiencing slow internet service to visit broadbandms.com. The website runs three separate speed tests and asks survey questions about internet usage. (City of Meridian 01/05/23) Broadband agency seeks public's help | Local News | meridianstar.com