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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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Broadband adoption is at 64% of households

According to the Census Bureau, broadband adoption is at 64% of households, up from 51% in 2007.

Tags: digital divide, adoption, growth, census bureau

John Eggerton, “NTIA: Almost a Third of U.S. Does Not Use Internet.” Broadcasting & Cable, February 16, 2010.
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About 10 percent of the American population…balk at paying $40 a month for broadband access

According to the FCC, about 10 percent of the American population is near converts, meaning they balk at paying $40 a month for broadband access and they use high-speed Internet at work for online shopping and such.

Tags: fcc, online shopping, adoption, pricing, work

Amy Schatz, “Nearly 20% of U.S. is “Digitally Uncomfortable” or “Digitally Distant,” FCC Says.” Wall Street Journal, February 23, 2010.
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Nearly two-thirds of new jobs in 2007 were generated by businesses between 1 and 5 years old.

Tags: economy, jobs investment, job creation, 2007, new businesses

Where Jobs Come From, The Role of Innovation, Investment, and Infrastructure in Economic and Job Growth. By Jessica Milano, February 2010.
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