2007 Town of Rensselaerville Telecommunications Survey Results

 

Approximately 1200 Surveys Distributed Via the Town Newsletter

113 Surveys Returned

 

 

#1 Do you consider yourself as “disadvantaged” by not having access to high-speed internet that is readily available in many parts of the US?

 

Strongly Agree                  Agree                    Neutral                 Disagree              Strongly Disagree             No

63                                           22                           7                              5                              10                                           1

* “home business at a disadvantage”

* “college student struggled with online courses with dial up”

* “lack of broadband will have a negative impact on property values in the very near future”

* “if you want big city features why did you move here?”

* “we have access at the Rensselaerville Library”

* “I am disadvantaged to the extent that I had to purchase a satellite for high speed at significant expense”

 

#2 If high-speed internet access was available in your area, would you subscribe to such services?

 

Strongly Agree                  Agree                    Neutral                 Disagree              Strongly Disagree

65                                           23                           11                           1                              6

* “would prefer a seasonal use plan”

 

 

#3 How much would you be willing to pay on a monthly basis for high-speed internet access?

 

Less than $30                     $40                         $50                         $60                         $70+ 

51                                           32                           14                           5                              3

* “needs competitive pricing to justify expense”

* “$20 or under”

* “depends on speed”

* “wish we could pay for internet only and not have to get cable”

 

 

2007 Town of Rensselaerville Telecommunications Survey Results

 

 

 

#4 Would you object to additional infrastructure (like 3 to 7 more cell-like towers) to facilitate broadband services in Rensselaerville?

(This question did not correspond with the answers provided. Most responses included comments and that is what the numbers are based on. When there was a question regarding the respondents’s intent I contacted those individuals that included their name. If it was not clear what the anonymous surveys meant I did not include those answers in the count.)

#4 Want Tower/Would Not Object                                          Not want tower                                Neutral                

74                                                                                                           14                                           7

*”would not object but keep to a minimum”

* “use commercial land, internet more important than cell service”

* “paint green like the trees, or blue like the sky”

* “strongly agree as long as they do not obstruct a great mountain view”

* “none of the above want DSL over telephone wires for privacy and security”

* “rather multiple short towers instead of one or two very large towers”

* “agree to towers if they are cosmetically not awkward”

* “would like to see the tower at Crystal Lake put to good use or removed”

* “depends on what type, where, should have a public revenue benefit, need to explore alternate technologies”

 

#5 Increased cell coverage can significantly improve communications with and between public safety agencies (such as state and local police, fire and EMS services). Is this important to you?

 

Strongly Agree                  Agree                    Neutral                 Disagree              Strongly Disagree             Yes         No

76                                           12                           2                              2                              7                                              4              2

*”Very important disabled”X3

* “very seldom has this been an issue”

* “do not commercialize collocation”

 

 

 

 

 

2007 Town of Rensselaerville Telecommunications Survey Results

 

#6 Would you object to additional infrastructure (like 3 to 7 cell-like towers) to increase cell phone coverage area in Rensselaerville?

(This question did not correspond with the answers provided. Most responses included comments and that is what the numbers are based on. When there was a question regarding the respondent’s intent I contacted those individuals that included their name. If it was not clear what the anonymous surveys meant I did not include those answers in the count.)

 

Want tower/No Objection                                           Not Want Tower/Object               Neutral               

76                                                                                           14                                                           10

*”interested to offer part of my property for a tower” X7

*” cell service could reduce my monthly landline bill”

* “safety and comfort more important than a blinking light on a pole”

* “time for us to join the 21st century”

* “depends on where they are located, improved communication for public safety is important as well as preservation of scenic vistas we can have both with effective planning”

* “I’m torn high-speed internet seems more crucial”

* “towers need to be integrated into the landscape what I do not want to see is the giant tower by the South Westerlo Fire Dept.”

* “I come to Rensselaerville to get away from all the connections”

 

*Comments were a sampling from the survey and by no means include every comment. The data was compiled by Cathleen Bobrick.