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Illinois Residents Invited to Participate in Important Broadband Survey- Roxana Ryan, Feb 15, 2012
- Results of survey will identify needs, promote statewide access to high-speed Internet
Illinois residents have the opportunity to shape the future of high-speed Internet in the state through a…
Statewide Competition Brings High-Speed Internet to Communities- Roxana Ryan, Feb 14, 2012
- Governor Pat Quinn recently announced details of the Illinois Gigabit Communities Challenge, a competition that will award up to $6 million in capital funding to the most promising high-speed…
Partnership for a Connected Illinois Announces Partnership with Strategic Networks Group- Jan 5, 2012
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois Announces Partnership with Strategic Networks Group to Drive Meaningful Broadband Use, Innovation, and Economic Development
SNG and the Illinois Institute…
Experts, academics strategize on building the road to broadband- Lou Carlozo, Oct 12, 2011
- Since the dawning days of the horseless carriage, it's been conventional wisdom in state governments that road projects put people to work. That theme resonated in 21st Century fashion at Wednesday's…
Howard, PCI’s Benton honored for ushering in a new era of Illinois Broadband supremacy- Lou Carlozo, Oct 12, 2011
- In an age when seniors might get looks of pity from younger tech heads hanging by the Apple Store, you might not realize that one woman who will turn 70 next year has been a prime mover in getting…
- PCI Submits Data to Update National Broadband Map
- Clayton Black, Sep 30, 2011
- The Partnership for a Connected Illinois (PCI) today made its fourth semi-annual submission of broadband coverage and community anchor institution data to the National Telecommunications and…
- National Funding Opportunities for Technology to Address Social Issues
- Sep 19, 2011
- The Verizon Foundation is offering grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the nation that use technology-based approaches to domestic violence prevention, improving education, literacy or…
Fiber-Optic Conduits Open Possibility for Surveillance Cameras- Decatur Herald & Review, Sep 10, 2011
- The Decatur city council recently approved the installation of fiber optic conduits throughout the downtown area, which could be used to hook up surveillance cameras.
PCI's Executive Director Drew Clark to speak during NATOA’s Webinar- Sep 9, 2011
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois's Executive Director, Drew Clark, will speak during NATOA’s Monday, September 12th eNATOA webinar, taking place from 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern. The…
PCI hires two new fall interns- Tara Holcomb, Sep 2, 2011
- Staff from PCI recently attended the Foot in the Door Fair at the University of Illinois at Springfield. We are pleased to welcome our two new fall interns, Shannon McFarland and Shelva Stinson.
- Including agriculture in the broadband plan
- Sep 1, 2011
- Illinois farmers have been taking a new approach to managing their crops, with a little innovation and a little assistance from their cell phones.
Facing Tempests in Today's World: Preparing for Disasters Large and Small- Layton Olson, Aug 22, 2011
- In creating "safe and healthy" communities, Federal, state and local public safety and health communities and service organizations get stronger, more intelligent and accurate in communicating with…
PCI Releases 'Broadband Access in Illinois' Baseline Study of Supply- Aug 15, 2011
- SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 15, 2011 - The Partnership for a Connected Illinois on Monday released "Broadband Access in Illinois: A Baseline Snapshot," summarizing the state of broadband supply in…
Measuring Broadband Use and Adoption is the Next Frontier in Internet Data Collection- On Broadband, Aug 9, 2011
- By Drew Clark
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 9, 2011 - It's very easy to take broadband for granted. People want to go online to look up answers on Wikipedia, to watch movies on Netflix, to hang out…
Does USF Reform Put RUS Loans at Risk of Default?- Aug 8, 2011
- Loans recently made to small telcos by the Rural Utilities Service would no longer be “financially feasible” if the FCC caps the Universal Service fund, according to data filed by the…
- Healthcare and a Digital Card in Every Pocket
- Layton Olson, Jun 29, 2011
- Healthcare and a Digital Card in every pocket
It is fit that Broadband Illinois – with its focus on Broadband for Better Lives -- begin its regular Broadband Voices Blog with the topic Life…
- ETeams Bring Leaders Together to Improve Jobs, Education, Healthcare and More
- Jun 27, 2011
- Wednesday Webinar Series Continues June 29 at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday Webinar Series Continues June 1
- May 29, 2011
- The Partnership for a Connected Illinois will host its next Wednesday Webinar on June 1 at 2 p.m. CST, on the subject of "Community Anchor Institution and Broadband Access."
- National Experts to Convene at Broadband Summit in Carbondale on June 2
- May 20, 2011
- Local, state and national leaders will convene at the Illinois Broadband Summit on Thursday, June 2 at the Southern Illinois University Student Center in Carbondale. The public can attend in person,…
- Webinar Slides Available for Download
- May 19, 2011
- Slides from the Partnership for a Connected Illinois' Wednesday Webinar events are now available online for download.
- Wednesday Webinar Series Continues May 18
- May 5, 2011
- The Partnership for a Connected Illinois will host its next Wednesday Webinar on May 18 at 2 p.m. CST. All who are interested in the advancement of broadband in Illinois are invited to participate…
- NTIA's State Broadband Initiative and the Illinois Broadband Map
- On Broadband, May 4, 2011
- By Drew Clark
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 4, 2011 - Later today, at 2 p.m. CT, the Partnership for a Connected Illinois will kick off our "Wednesday Webinar" series, beginning with a discussion…
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois to Kick-Off Wednesday Webinar Series on May 4
- Apr 21, 2011
- Join into the discussion of Illinois’ new broadband map and how it will help prepare our state for a brighter future. Find out more at our first Wednesday Webinar on May 4.
- Executive Director Drew Clark Testifies Before House Telecommunications Committee
- Apr 7, 2011
- Committee Convenes to hear testimony concerning public investment in broadband infrastructure in Illinois.
- Community Connect Program Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels
- Mar 11, 2011
- The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces the availability of $25 million in funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for the Community Connect…
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