State Statistics
- Total economic impact of $1,692,307,789 if broadband deployment were increased at a reasonable level. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- Net job growth of 33,451 jobs from increase in broadband deployment. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- Average of $10,187,810 in healthcare costs saved annually if broadband deployment were increased at a reasonable level. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- Average of $99,216,165 in mileage costs saved annually if broadband deployment were increased at a reasonable level. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- Alabama Research and Education Network provides broadband Internet access for Alabama state government, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and libraries. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)
- Launched in 2005, the ACCESS Project provides grants and program support for distance learning in high schools, hoping to eventually expand availability to all public high schools. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)
Podcasts
- NextGenWeb Speaks with the Delta Regional Authority on the Importance of Broadband Deployment in Rural America
- NextGenWeb speaks with the Madison County School District
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