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- News from Broadband Illinois, June 28th, 2012
- Jun 28, 2012
- Read about Gov. Quinn's Gigabit Challenge, the Central eTeam's first meeting, and upcoming events with Broadband Illinois.
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.
Seniors Earn Diplomas from Connected Living Computer Training Program- Jun 21, 2012
- The commencement ceremony was much like any other graduation. The graduates marched to their seats in the converted common room where friends, family, and fellow residents greeted them with applause. “Pomp and Circumstance” played over a loudspeaker as images of smiling faces were projected behind the stage. Onlookers stood in the wings snapping photos of the special day. Twenty-two seniors and community members had just received diplomas from the Connected Living computer training program at Mills Park Tower in Oak Park, Illinois.
Special News About Broadband Lifeline- Jun 21, 2012
- Special edition newsletter including the upcoming Lifeline pilot and an article on Connected Living.
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.
Connecting Southern Illinois with Opportunities Since 2006- Roxana Ryan, Jun 14, 2012
The twenty southernmost counties of Illinois have been focused on broadband as an economic development tool since 2006. ConnectSI, a foundation dedicated to fueling these rural economies through broadband, agriculture, education, and healthcare initiatives, partnered with Broadband Illinois and now serves as the Southern eTeam.
News from Broadband Illinois, June 14th, 2012- Jun 14, 2012
- Read about broadband and education in Sangamon County, ConnectSI's broadband efforts in Southern Illinois, and a carrier spotlight on Heartland Cable.
- Spotlight on Heartland Cable
- Aaron Facemire and Roxana Ryan, Jun 14, 2012
Firefighters and government officials in rural Illinois have access to free or reduced-price broadband service, thanks to Heartland Cable.
Headquartered in Minonk, Heartland Cable provides video, phone, and high-speed internet service to more than 1,400 customers in rural towns throughout the Northeast Central, Northwest and North Central eTeam regions.
Uncovering Broadband and Education Opportunities in Springfield- Clayton Black and Roxana Ryan, Jun 14, 2012
While many Sangamon county students are enjoying summer vacation, local educators gathered on a June afternoon to discuss the high-speed internet needs, assets, and technology programs in their schools.
New FCC Lifeline Pilot Program to Study Effects of Discounts and Training on Broadband Adoption Rates- Layton Olson, Jun 8, 2012
- On June 6th, Broadband Illinois, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Universal Telephone Assistance Corporation, and Connected Living led a webinar to inform Illinois broadband providers of the new Lifeline Pilot Program of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- News from Broadband Illinois, June 5th, 2012
- Jun 5, 2012
- This edition of the newsletter includes information about the opportunity to work with Broadband Illinois in Chicago, information on upcoming events and webinars, and links to some interesting articles around the web.
- Broadband Boosts Rural Business
- Ed VanHoose, May 31, 2012
- You might not think farms have much need for broadband services, but in fact agriculture is being shaped by the services offered. According to the USDA report, Broadband Internet’s Value for Rural America, the more multi-faceted the farm business, the more the farm uses the Internet.
- Broadband Growth Drives Commerce and Innovation in Illinois
- Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, May 29, 2012
- Think about how much your company relies on high-speed broadband internet connection in the everyday operations of your business. If you’ve been operating with high-speed internet access for some time, the thought of trying to share data, collaborate, support new technologies and conduct business in the workplace with dial-up internet is probably terrifying to you.
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon seeks input on rural issues- Doug Wilson, Herald-Whig Senior Writer, May 22, 2012
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon has seen common themes and subtile differences in how rural Illinois communities list their priorities.
As she prepared for a listening post in Quincy on Thursday, Simon said her goal is to find areas where state government can help rural areas succeed.
See the original article here.
News from Broadband Illinois, May 17th, 2012- May 17, 2012
- Topics include a message about the downtown Springfield and the Central eTeam, an article about Cass Communications, and information about the Southwest Central eTeam's first meeting.
Southwest Central eTeam Hosts First Gathering in Edwardsville- Roxana Ryan, May 17, 2012
- On May 15, thirty-seven community leaders, providers and stakeholders met at Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville to discuss the region’s high-speed internet assets and needs.
Spotlight on Cass Communications- May 17, 2012
- Recent news from Cass Communications as featured in the May 17th, 2012, newsletter.
- USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Remote Rural Communities
- USDA Newsroom, May 10, 2012
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities.
Telemedicine: The New Pulse of Rural Health Care- Ed VanHoose, May 3, 2012
- Right now, the state of Illinois is in the midst of developing its broadband infrastructure. And, there are so many interested parties out there, either keeping a watchful eye on the development, or actively taking a role in shaping the future of Illinois broadband that the situation can become very convoluted.
News from Broadband Illinois, May 2nd, 2012- Roxana Ryan, May 2, 2012
- Topics include a message about the current eTeam efforts, an article about Tel-Star Cablevision, and information about the Northeast Central eTeam economic development.
- North Central eTeam focuses on economic development
- May 2, 2012
- The North Central eTeam continues to convene and collaborate with stakeholders in their ten-county region. On April 12, economic development professionals, local government, and broadband carriers met in Peoria to discuss the latest broadband developments.
Spotlight on Tel-Star Cablevision- May 2, 2012
- Recent news from Tel-Star Cablevision as featured in the May 2nd, 2012, newsletter.
News from Broadband Illinois, April 18th, 2012- Roxana Ryan, Apr 18, 2012
- Topics include a message about the upcoming Broadband Communities 2012 Summit in Dallas, Texas, an article about Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc., and information about the Southeast Central eTeam.
- Southeast Central eTeam plans for busy Spring
- Apr 18, 2012
- The Southeast Central eTeam is slated for an active Spring with events scheduled throughout the 13-county region. The team convened March 22 at Lakeland Community College in Mattoon to discuss adoption, access and training needs throughout the area.
Spotlight on Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc.- Apr 18, 2012
- Recent news from Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc. as featured in the April 18th, 2012, newsletter.
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