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Broadband in Catawba County

Broadband in Catawba County. Greatness or Mediocrity.

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Broadband in Catawba County

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  1. Broadband in Catawba County Greatness or Mediocrity “To build an economy that can lead this future, we will begin to rebuild America… It means expanding broadband lines across America, so that a small business in a rural town can connect and compete with their counterparts anywhere in the world….” President Barack Obama

  2. What is the Definition of High Speed Internet Service? In March 2008, an FCC order developed speed tiers to define broadband services.

  3. How Much Bandwidth is Needed? • Most studies indicate that America needs at least 100Mb to the Home by 2012. • European nations are already developing networks at 100Mb to 1 GB and higher. • The City of Wilson, NC is delivering 100Mb to the home and 1 Gb to businesses today. • They are meeting strong opposition from Time Warner and Embarq who do not have a competitive product. • Currently there is no known plan for 100Mb or higher to the home in Catawba County.

  4. Japan 60 Mbs /second US 5 Mbs /second Japan France United States Luxembourg

  5. 60 Mbs /second $35 /month 5 Mbs /second $55 /month *

  6. Wilson vs Carriers

  7. Tier 4- 6 to 10 MBps 30 Counties in NC have better coverage than Catawba County

  8. Economic Benefits of Broadband • The US Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that for every dollar invested in broadband returns another $3 to the economy. • Conversely, the failure to make necessary investments in broadband is projected to reduce productivity by one percent per year or more. • A 1 percent increase in a state’s broadband penetration results in .2 to .3 percent increase in employment. • The effect of high speed Internet access translates into $1000 to $1500 increase in per capita income.

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