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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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From the Fact Book

The rural demand for broadband can be seen from the level of utilization for those who do subscribe.

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Illinois


Broadband
Connections
3,601,000
Residential		 664,000
Business
Total Population
12,830,632
 
High Tech Jobs
219,637
 
ePrescribing Physicians
5,381
 
Residents Facebook
54.8%
 
Residents on Twitter
1.18%
 

  * source

What State Leaders Are Saying

Gov. Pat Quinn (D-IL): “Broadband access is critical to help grow the Illinois economy. That’s why we’ve aggressively competed for federal stimulus money to improve our state’s high-tech infrastructure,” (Gov. Pat Quinn (D-IL), “Governor Quinn Announces Illinois To Receive Nearly $100 Million In New High-Tech Investment,” Press Release, 9/13/10)

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): “Broadband is an important economic tool, and too many Illinoisans lack adequate and affordable access. Our homes and businesses need affordable access to high speed internet connections, in the same way our homes and businesses need services like water, gas and electricity.” (Gov. Pat Quinn (D-IL), “Governor Quinn Announces Illinois To Receive Nearly $100 Million In New High-Tech Investment,” Press Release, 9/13/10)

Illinois State Rural Development Director Colleen Callahan: “Broadband, much like education, is the great equalizer.” (“Area’s Internet Access Gets A Boost,” Jacksonville Journal-Courier, 9/15/10)
             

Latest News

Selected Illinois News Clips

Thursday, December 29 | By IIA States

Internet Training for Senior Citizens Coming Up
http://tribstar.com/healthfitness/x1750830394/Internet-training-for-senior-citizens-coming-up

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Thursday, December 15 | By IIA States

Broadband Internet Access Helps Drive Holiday Savings and Sales
http://www.builtinchicago.org/profiles/blogs/broadband-internet-access-helps-drive-holiday-savings-and-sales?xg_source=activity

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Tuesday, November 29 | By IIA States

Digital Divide Also Tough for Low Income, Elderly
http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=483269

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Former Congressman Rick Boucher on WROK AM News Talk 1440

Wednesday, November 23 | By IIA States

Former Congressman Rick Boucher talks about the benefits of universal broadband deployment.

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Monday, November 14 | By IIA States

Advocacy Organization Touts Access to Broadband as a Valuable Tool for Military Veterans, Families
http://www.builtinchicago.org/profiles/blogs/advocacy-organization-touts-access-to-broadband-as-a-valuable

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Thursday, November 10 | By IIA States

Bringing Broadband to All Americans
http://broadbandillinois.org/news/75

Digital Divide Hits Those Who Can Least Afford to Pay More
http://blogs.pjstar.com/mindingbiz/2011/11/02/digital-divide-hits-those-who-can-least-afford-to-pay-more/

Consumers Can Save Nearly $8,000 Annually With Broadband Internet
http://www.whbf.com/story/15665194/consumers-can-save-nearly-8000-annually-with-broadband-internet

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Friday, November 04 | By IIA States

Illinois Consumers Can Save Nearly $8,000 Annually With Broadband Internet
http://www.builtinchicago.org/profiles/blogs/illinois-consumers-can-save-nearly-8-000-annually-with-broadband

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Monday, October 31 | By IIA States

Digital Divide Separating State’s Community Colleges
http://www.farmweeknow.com/story.aspx/digital-divide-separating-states-community-colleges-1-54330

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Selected Illinois News Clips

Friday, October 28 | By IIA States

Bridging the Rural Digital Divide; Library Gets Funding to Offer Classes, Buy More Equipment
http://www.journalpilot.com/articles/2011/10/26/news/news1.txt

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Selected Illinois News Clip

Thursday, October 20 | By IIA States

Letter to the Editor: The Future Is In Their Hands
http://www.prairie-advocate-news.com/10-12-11/letters10_12_11.html

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State Data Source
(United States Department Of Commerce, www.census.gov, Accessed 5/31/11)
(Federal Communications Commission, "High-Speed Services For Internet Access: Status As Of December 31, 2008," Published 2/10)