Because every American
should have access
to broadband Internet.

The Internet Innovation Alliance is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that aim to ensure every American, regardless of race, income or geography, has access to the critical tool that is broadband Internet. The IIA seeks to promote public policies that support equal opportunity for universal broadband availability and adoption so that everyone, everywhere can seize the benefits of the Internet - from education to health care, employment to community building, civic engagement and beyond.

The Podium

Tuesday, February 17

Broadband Fact of the Week

By IIA

A stimulus package that spurs or supports $10 billion in investment in 1 year in broadband networks will support an estimated 498,000 new or retained U.S. jobs for a year.

Robert D. Atkinson, Daniel Castro and Stephen J. Ezell “The Digital Road to Recovery: A Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Boost Productivity and Revitalize America.” ITIF Study. January, 2009.

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