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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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IIA Internet Academy

Broadband 101: Understanding the Debate

Confused about “up-rate” and “down-rate”?  Are 4-letter words like Mbps and NTIA making your eyes cross?  We will break down these and other broadband terms and concepts, and put them in plain English.  Get the information you need to better understand the ongoing debate about how to expand broadband across America.

Wednesday, February 18 (event is concluded, see results below)
Science and Technology Committee Room
2325 Rayburn House Office Building

Panelists:

  • Dr. Robert Pepper – Vice President, Global Technology Policy, Cisco
  • Jeffrey A. Campbell – Sr. Dir of Technology and Trade Policy, Cisco Systems
  • Larry Irving – Co-Chair, IIA
  • Bruce Mehlman – Co-Chair, IIA

Event Content

Broadband Basics
Pepper-Broadband101-02-2009.pdf

Mapping: An Important First Step in Expanding Broadband
Final Report of the California Broadband Task Force discussed at the Academy
CBTF_FINAL_Report.pdf

Photos and Video

IIA Internet Academy Photo

IIA Internet Academy Photo

 

 


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