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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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Monday, May 18

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Broadband Fact of the Week

By IIA

IIA Fact of the week

A 7% increase in broadband adoption could result in:

- $92 billion through 2.4 million jobs created or saved annually
- $662 million saved per year in reduced health care costs
- $6.4 billion per year in mileage savings from unnecessary driving
- $18 million in carbon credits associated with 3.2 billion fewer lbs of CO2 emissions per year in the U.S.
- $35.2 billion in value from 3.8 billion more hours saved per year from accessing broadband at home
- $134 billion per year in total direct economic impact

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

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