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, May 26

Broadband Fact of the Week

By IIA

The largest barrier to broadband adoption is a lack of awareness about broadband’s benefits.

Among adults 65 or older, broadband adoption is only 25%. Sixty-three percent of this group says they do not need broadband and 45% do not own a computer.

Connected Nation. The Economic Impact of Stimulating Broadband Nationally. February 2008.

More facts about broadband adoption.

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