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.

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Blog posts tagged with 'Speed'

Wednesday, June 02

In the Dark on Speed

By Brad

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A report released yesterday by the FCC finds that in the U.S., four out of five broadband subscribers don’t know how fast their Internet connection is. From a post about the report at Broadband.gov:

Today, we’re releasing the results of a national survey that shows just how large the information gap is when it comes to broadband. According to this survey, fully 80 percent of Americans with broadband at home don’t know what speed they’re getting. This survey was done through a major firm and drew on a national sample of three thousand consumers.

Not noted in the Broadband.gov post, but cited in the report, is that 91% of the respondents to the survey were “at least somewhat satisfied” with the speed of their service, with 50% stating they were very satisfied.

Friday, September 11

The Cost of Slow Loading

By Brad

When it comes to online commerce, speed is essential. In fact, according to a new study from Forrester Research, just a three second lag in loading a website is long enough for 40% of visitors to move on to other sites. Reports the Chicago Tribune:

The study, based on a survey of 1,048 online shoppers conducted in July, is aimed at measuring how customers’ online shopping expectations have changed in the past three years. The conclusion: Shoppers are more satisfied with their online shopping experience than in 2006, when a similar study was conducted. But they are also less forgiving of delays.

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.


 

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