Laurel Connectivity Initiative

The Laurel Connectivity Initiative is a City of Laurel effort to ensure that Laurel's residents and businesses have access to reliable and affordable internet and cellular service in the City. It's one of several City initiatives aiming to improve digital equity in Laurel.

We're asking you to help the City identify coverage gaps and document service concerns by reporting your experiences to us through our online surveys We will then work directly with internet and cellular carriers to improve connectivity and market competition in our community. Your input gives us the data we need to advocate for better internet service for everyone in Laurel!

Please note that your privacy is our priority. Individual responses and precise locations are not released publicly or reported to providers.

Focus Areas

Link to the Laurel Connectivity Initiative surveys and informational dashboard.

Visit the Laurel Connectivity Initiative dashboard and survey center

Broadband

We use your survey responses in combination other data sources to identify underserved areas and work with regional ISPs to guide infrastructure projects, increase market density, and ensure that all neighborhoods in Laurel have access to affordable, stable, and reliable home and business internet service.

Cellular

We use your survey responses, as well as City cellular resources, to identify areas in Laurel with cellular coverage and performance issues. We then work with those carriers to identify and address them.

Public Wifi

When you need to get online, there are a variety of locations in the City you can access free public wifi. The City is expanding its own public wifi networks to all City facilities and parks, and is also cataloging local organizations that provide their customers with wifi.

Updates

Starting in January 2026, we'll begin posting updates on progress on this page and the Laurel Connectivity Initiative dashboard and survey center. Stay tuned!