Michigan Stats
- Ranks first in the utilization of digital technologies in the state government. (Dr. Rob Atkinson, The 2007 State New Economy Index)
- Total economic impact of $4,637,508,875 if broadband deployment were increased at a reasonable level. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- Net job growth of 76,200 jobs from increase in broadband deployment. (Connected Nation, The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally)
- The Michigan Broadband Development Authority was created to help the state attract more private sector investment in high-speed internet infrastructure, and to increase demand for and utilization of broadband services. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)
- The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Digital Divide Investment Program was created to help low and moderate income families gain access to broadband service. (Alliance for Public Technology and Communications Workers of America, State Broadband Initiatives)
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