Merit Challenge Extension

Please participate. While it may seem a bother, it is necessary for us to get funding for broadband.

Why download and run this? Because you want to help make sure Michigan's federal infrastructure investment in broadband is focused where it needs to be.

Easy to install, easy to use. This will be a great tool to help communites ensure they are mapped adequately for the proposed broadband funding.

Made it super easy to get a speed test for my community!

Merit is a nonprofit that has been serving Michigan schools and nonprofits for decades. They are known for their cybersecurity services and high standards with handling sensitive data.

This application takes the guess work out of producing valid speed test results in support the BEAD Challenge process by automating running the speed test at those valid times identified by the NTIA. Just load the the extension, follow a few policy details and let is run for 30 days. The results will be forward to the Michigan High-Speed Internet office as evidence to support challenging the Internet Service Providers delivered speeds. Lets get the MIHI Speed Data Maps as accurate as possi... Show more

Trusted organization with a very strict privacy policy for the community and how they handle information - https://www.merit.edu/support/policies/#1517344603324-9427283e-12f3