Hundreds of homes don't have access to reliable broadband internet in Cass County Missouri.  Even homes within 1 mile of the Belton Missouri city limits and many other areas including rural Cass county can't get internet.  The area in particular from 187th to 205th, and Y Highway to Stateline Rd there is no hardwired internet provider.  Spectrum and AT&T both have fiber trunks running through the area but will not create taps for homes in the area to receive internet service.  

You would think that in 2020 Cass Countians would have access to something as common as broadband internet especially with the current pandemic and many children will be learning from home, and many adults working from home.  Internet is the one thing that will keep us all connected and moving forward in these unprecedented times.  By having internet it can also help keep everyone safe and and reduce crime because many consumer products like Nest and Ring cameras require the internet to operate.

My family recently moved 1 mile south of Belton in an area where there are hundreds of homes with 3 -10 acre lots and none of them have access to broadband internet.  We have 4 kids and as of now they will be starting in-person school but there is a good chance it will change to remote learning very soon.  Satellite and hotspot internet providers are not reliable, expensive, and very slow.  All students and families deserve the same opportunities as kids inside city limits.

We need fellow Cass Countians and the elected officials to get internet to every household in Cass County.  Spectrum and AT&T are only worried about their own profits and are not worried about what is best for the citizens of Cass County.  Please sign this petition and support our mission to get reliable, affordable internet service for all of Cass County.  Thank you!