Reliable, affordable Internet access is important for all residents and brings numerous benefits to our community. In the twenty-first century, high-speed Internet is no longer a luxury but rather an essential utility.
Having a reliable broadband network in Plainfield offers numerous advantages, including:
Financial
Education
Public Safety
Health Care
Quality of Life
Even if you don’t use the Internet yourself, there’s a compelling reason to support building a broadband network in Plainfield: home values. Many town residents have already encountered difficulty selling or renting their homes because fewer people are willing to move somewhere lacking adequate Internet service. Research shows that if high-speed Internet isn’t available when it comes time to sell your home, you’ll get 20 percent less than you would otherwise.