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

Blog posts tagged with 'Podcast'

Monday, May 24

David Sutphen Addresses Minority Barriers To Entry

By IIA

David Sutphen addresses the minority barriers to entry for the information and technology ecosystem at the NewMe Conference.

Wednesday, May 06

IIA Video: Telemedicine and Rural Areas

By IIA

Dr. Jay Sanders, President Emeritus of the American Telemedicine Association, discusses the impact of broadband on rural hospitals and their ability to access non-local specialists through telemedicine, as well as using telemedicine to improve the quality of care while reducing rehospitaliztion in all communities.


Wednesday, April 29

IIA Videos: Mapping and Expanding Broadband

By Brad

Two videos to share today. First up is Brian Mefford, CEO of Connected Nation, discussing the role of public-private partnerships in expanding access to broadband, mapping under-served communities, and the supply and demand aspect of broadband distribution:


Next is Rachelle Chong, Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, talking about broadband mapping, spending strategies for deployment, and tactics for implementing hardware and education in disadvantaged communities:


Monday, April 20

VIDEO: Rey Ramsey of One Economy Corporation

By IIA

Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy Corporation, speaks out about the necessity of connecting poor communities to the Internet, and the use of specific intention in deploying stimulus package money on broadband.


Friday, March 27

VIDEO: The Importance of Broadband for America

By Brad

IIA Ambassador Ryan Wuerch of Motricity talks about how crucial ubiquitous broadband deployment is to the future of America.


Thursday, March 12

VIDEO: Connect Ohio’s Delivery

By IIA

Last month, IIA affiliate member Connect Ohio joined with the Ohio Telecom Association to distribute 400 computers to students and community centers through Gov. Ted Strickland’s No Child Left Offline program. Here’s some video of the event.

 


Subscribe to the IIA Podcast:
feed://internetinnovation.org/podcast

Friday, March 06

IIA Podcast: Granny B

By Brad

Recently we profiled IIA Ambassador Granny B, whose business was allowed to thrive thanks to the availability of broadband Internet in her small town of Homer, Louisiana. Now you can hear Granny B.‘s story in her own words via an IIA podcast.

This is just the first of what will be many IIA podcasts. Subscribe to future episodes.
feed://internetinnovation.org/podcast

Wednesday, February 25

More Video from “Broadband 101”

By IIA

In this episode, Jeff Campbell, Senior Director of Cisco’s Technology and Trade Policy, speaks about broadband speed and distribution in the state of California.

More videos from IIA.


Tuesday, February 24

Internet Academy: Broadband 101 Video

By Brad

IIA’s Internet Academy events are designed to educate on new research, facts, and technology concerning broadband in America.

Here’s a video excerpt from our most recent event, “Broadband 101.” In it, Dr. Robert Pepper of Cisco Systems offers some insights into speed, quality, deployment and adoption of broadband in the U.S.


 

Tuesday, February 10

Cool Video of the Day

By Brad

Via Gizmodo comes this smart video on the history of the Internet created by filmmaker Melih Bilgil. It covers everything from “batch processing” in 1957 to today’s current broadband capabilities—all in eight minutes. It’s definitely worth checking out.


Tuesday, December 02

IIA National Broadband Strategy Symposium—Videos

By Brad

IIA Co-Chairman Larry Irving at the National Broadband Strategy Symposium  

 

Hon. Paul J. Cosgrave, Commissioner, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications for New York City. 

 

NextGenWeb interview with Susan Patrick, President of the North American Counsel for Online Learning

 

NextGenWeb interview with Dr. Jay Sanders, CEO of Global Telemedicine Group

 

NextGenWeb interview with Kathy Johnson, Director of the Alabama Broadband Initiative

 


 

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