The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has contracted SMS to conduct a phone survey over the next few weeks of residents and small businesses ”to find out how people in Hawaii are using their Internet connections today and how they plan to use Internet service in the future.”

That comes from  a DCCA press release, which explains that “the survey is part of the state’s effort to improve the broadband capabilities, address anticipated future needs and ensure that Hawaii is competitive with the rest of the world as a venue for digital commerce. …” 

The phone calls will be made to businesses during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and to residences from noon to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The calls are confidential, and the survey is being conducted in conjunction with DCCA’s broadband speed test campaign. 

Photo: Speed test. (Sean MacEntee)

—Chad Blair