Maryland is using stimulus funds to survey its citizens to measure the broadband connectivity, from the western part of the state to the south to the Eastern Shore.
This is an important effort, so if you live in Maryland, you may want to take time to do the Internet speed test from your work and home computers, and fill out the easy questionnaire.It's simple and takes less than 5 minutes.
According to the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, the survey will help the state "better identify where broadband coverage currently exists and also identify areas where it does not exist or needs a faster connection. Once the data is collected and analyzed, the State will have a more accurate assessment of what areas where broadband coverage needs to be established or improved."
You can take the speed test at: http://www.broadband.maryland.gov/