Merit Challenge Extension

This extension automates the remainder of participant involvement with the Michigan BEAD Mapping Challenge.

Extension stats

Users: 23 ▼ -8
Rating: 5.00 (8)
Version: 1.2.6 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2024-02-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 76.05K

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Extension summary

Downloading this web extension will automate daily speed tests throughout the remainder of the challenge window.

Your participation plays a crucial role in the Merit BEAD Mapping Challenge in Michigan, contributing to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program – a federal initiative aimed at enhancing high-speed internet access through planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs.

Key Features: The background Speed Test : operates silently in the background, conducting daily speed tests automatically, without requiring user interaction. Tests measure upload and download speeds, latency, test server information, and the user's Internet Provider IP address.

Scheduled Testing: Weekdays: Speed tests scheduled between 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends: Speed tests scheduled between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Popup Notification: A popup dialog will appear when the speed test is running, providing information about the ongoing update. Users have the option to delay the speed test by closing the popup window. The delay duration is determined automatically by the system.

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User reviews

Please participate. While it may seem a bother, it is necessary for us to get funding for broadband.
by Kathy LaGrow, 2024-04-04

Why download and run this? Because you want to help make sure Michigan's federal infrastructure investment in broadband is focused where it needs to be.
by Roger Blake, 2024-02-29

Easy to install, easy to use. This will be a great tool to help communites ensure they are mapped adequately for the proposed broadband funding.
by Jameka Williams, 2024-02-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Merit Challenge Extension requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Merit Challenge Extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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