In fact, more than eight in ten voters, regardless of political affiliation, express this view.
Much of the survey points to widespread reliance on the internet.
Still, quality, cost, and availability limit home internet use for some.
Home internet users are least likely to report connection problems with mobile data plans and fiber.
Lack of availability and cost are the reasons most commonly cited for not having fiber.
The AARP telephone survey was conducted among 749 registered voters ages 35+ in New York.
Sixty-five percent of the respondents were reached on a mobile phone.
The survey was administered by Alan Newman Research between September 22 and September 27, 2020.
For more information, contact S. Kathi Brown of AARP Research atskbrown@aarp.org.
Media inquiries should be directed to Erik Kriss at the AARP New York state office atekriss@aarp.org.
