Questions and Answers

How did the Town get the grant?

The Town of Superior commissioned a volunteer technical advisory committee, comprised of local officials, business owners, Information Technology (IT) professionals, economic development professionals, and local citizens to explore the possibility of acquiring high-speed Internet Service.
The Town, with the assistance of the Arizona Department of Commerce, submitted a grant proposal, and was awarded the grant by the USDA in June 2006.

What does this mean for Superior?

Residents, business, industry, and visitors will be able to access fast, reliable Internet access within the Greater Superior Area.
The installation of this vital utility will bolster local businesses’ opportunity to expand or enhance their operations.
Provide new development opportunities by attracting new businesses, thus diversifying the Town’s economy.

What will High-Speed Internet Service do for residents and businesses?

Enable residents and business owners to readily access worldwide information quickly.
Provide residents who must commute to work an opportunity to telecommute, reducing gasoline consumption and time away from home and family.
Provides local business owners the opportunity to expand their advertising, sales, or services by providing ready, low-cost, efficient, and fast access to e-commerce and telecommuting.
Attract new businesses and services that require high-speed Internet access in place to conduct business.

How will High-Speed Internet Service be implemented?

The grant will enable the Town to pay for the necessary infrastructure to install and implement a Wi-Fi canopy covering the entire Town.
The Town, with the assistance of the technical advisory committee, will explore the needs, obstacles, and steps necessary to implement the terms of the grant.
The Town will contract with professionals to install the necessary equipment tallow the Town to “go live.”
The Town will then contract with an Internet Service Provider to manage the utility.

How soon can the Town expect service to begin?

The Town is required to expend all grant money by March 2007.
Residents and businesses can expect to have service available soon after March 2007.

What can I expect to pay for the service if I subscribe to the service?

The infrastructure for the service is already paid for, eliminating the need to recovercosts associated with building and installing equipment.
As a broad estimate, the average residential subscriber can expect to pay $25 to $40 per month, comparable with other services in larger cities.

Where can I get more information?

Town of Superior
734 Main Street
Superior, AZ 85273
Phone: (520) 689-5752
Fax: (520) 689-5822
E-Mail: townmanager@superior-arizona.com