State Statistics

• Total economic impact of $264,354,171 if broadband deployment were increased at a reasonable level. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)

• Net job growth of 5,755 jobs from increase in broadband deployment. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)

• E-NC Authority was created by the North Carolina General Assembly to link all North Carolinians to the Internet and to provide high-speed broadband Internet access at competitive prices. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)

• The North Carolina Research and Education Network provides access to national research networks, advanced video and distance learning services, and the Internet. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)

Podcasts

• Bringing Educational Opportunities to Rural and Urban America

Videocasts

• From the Tobacco Road to the Information Super Highway

News and Blog Clips

• Easley Trumpets Online Courses: College Study Free For High-Schoolers
• Net Neutrality A Bad Deal
• Expanded Broadband Access A Boon
• Web 2.0 Deserves Congress’ Support

Studies