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The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally

 

“The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally” details the potential state-by-state impact of legislation to accelerate broadband access and use. The report’s findings suggest that the U.S. could realize an economic impact of $134 billion annually by accelerating broadband availability and use across all states. The map above shows the potential for broadband that exists in every U.S. state.  Please take the time to review the report and the potential for broadband in the U.S. 

Full Report: The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally (PDF)

Executive Summary: The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally (PDF)

Press Release: Broadband Legislation Would Provide Economic Stimulus of $134 Billion Annually (PDF)

Media Kit

Media Coverage:

2/21/2008

Study: More US broadband has $134 billion economic impact (PC World Magazine)

2/21/2008

Universal Broadband to Impact US Economy by $134 Billion Shows New Research from Connected Nation (Centre Daily)

2/22/2008

2.4 Million Jobs, Economy Boost Seen From National Broadband Push (Information Week)

2/22/2008

Where We Should Focus our Public Policy Priorities (NextGenWeb)