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Newsletter: Study Examines Usage, PrairieSpark E-Hub Launches, and More
In a multi-faceted survey released earlier this month by Broadband Illinois, Illinois households rated fiber-optic internet connections highest in terms of speed, reliability and value. However,…
NTIA: State Broadband Initiatives Need To Demonstrate Value of Mapping, Planning Efforts
Demonstrating the importance of broadband planning and mapping at the statewide and local levels is the key priority for the the remaining 18 months of the state broadband initiative program, said…
Expert Panel to Discuss Healthcare Needs and Challenges at Broadband Telemedicine Summit
The opening panel of the Broadband Telemedicine Summit, set for May 20 in St. Louis, Mo., will feature experts who will discuss healthcare needs and challenges faced in the advancement and adoption…
Survey of Illinois Households Examines Broadband Usage, Benefits, Barriers
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 22, 2013 – In a multi-faceted survey released earlier this month by Broadband Illinois, Illinois households rated fiber-optic internet connections highest in terms…
UC2B Director Gant: Libraries Vital to Adoption, Usage in Gigabit Cities
Dr. Jon Gant, Director of the UC2B Broadband Adoption Program at the University of Illinois, called on libraries in gigabit cities to lead the way in public ultra-high speed adoption.
University of Chicago, Gigabit Squared Partnership Highlighted at Broadband Communities Summit
An initiative to establish a gigabit-speed network in south side Chicago neighborhoods was featured as an Illinois success story in the making Tuesday during the annual Broadband Communities Summit…
New Report Highlights Broadband Utilization in Illinois Regions, Industry Sectors
Regional differences in broadband usage prevail in Illinois commercial businesses and public organizations, and public libraries are filling the gap by providing Wi-Fi access and one-on-one digital…
Last Day for Earlybird Registration, Lowery Confirmed as Keynote Speaker, Bluebird is Major Sponsor
Organizers of the inaugural Broadband Telemedicine Summit are reminding potential guests that today, Monday, April 15, is the final day to register under the discounted earlybird rate of $50.
Governor Quinn Proclaims “Innovation Day” in Illinois
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…
Report: High-Speed Internet Key for Job Creation, Economic Development
Illinois businesses view high-speed internet as a source of job creation, an important way to present themselves to the world and as a way to improve internal operations, according to a multi-faceted…

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