News tagged with illinois

President Obama Announces Plans for Next-Generation Broadband Connectivity: Heidi Bruce, Broadband Illinois, Jan 15, 2015; Announcement means better connectivity and less red-tape for Illinois and the United States
iTV-3 ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF GIGABIT FIBER-OPTIC BROADBAND IN URBANA-CHAMPAIGN: Nov 26, 2014; The first Urbana-Champaign residents will soon be connected to some of the fastest Internet speeds in the country. Local broadband provider iTV-3 today announced construction and expansion of the Urbana-Champaign Big Broadband (UC2B) network.
Governor Quinn Announces Completion of Cutting Edge Broadband Network: Aug 1, 2014; Gov. Quinn announced completion of a nearly $100 million, four-year project to install more than 1,000 new miles of high-speed fiber-optic broadband infrastructure across 55 Illinois counties.
Illinois beats U.S., lags neighbors in tech job gains: John Pletz, May 14, 2014; Illinois outpaced the nation in tech-job growth last year, but several of our neighboring states grew faster.
Governor Quinn Proclaims “Innovation Day” in Illinois: Apr 12, 2013; Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today “Innovation Day” in Illinois while hosting an annual innovation forum at the Executive Mansion. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to foster innovation and drive Illinois’ economy forward. Innovation Day brings together the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC), the Illinois Innovation Council and members of the General Assembly to discuss the state’s progress in today’s growing innovation marketplace.
Better Broadband, Better Lifeline Pilot Program Set to Launch April 1: Nathan Woodside, Mar 7, 2013; SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 7, 2013 -- A new pilot program, set to launch April 1 will provide up to $1.5 million in discounted internet service and additional funds for digital literacy training, and low-cost desktop computers to low-income households in 35 rural Illinois counties.
Spurring Innovation Through Illinois Gov. Quinn’s Gigabit Challenge: Drew Clark, Jun 28, 2012; As the June 30, 2012, deadline for Governor Pat Quinn’s Illinois Gigabit Community Challenge approaches, contenders across the state are putting the finishing touches on plans to expand ultra high-speed internet throughout their communities. This competition is the first of its kind for Illinois. The stakes are high: A total of $6 million in capital funding will be awarded to the most promising deployment projects.
Working to Get Illinois Using Broadband: Drew Clark, Jun 21, 2012; Broadband is about more than wires and fiber, it’s about connecting people to better lives though better opportunities. Observers have long recognized that we must address the needs of those who have not yet migrated to the digital age—If we are not careful, they will be the digital have-nots. While 97 percent of Americans have access to telephone service, adoption of broadband remains at 69 percent. Illinois has kept exactly in line with this nationwide rate, but that means we still fall behind 23 other states.