© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 1 Connected Tennessee The Trail to Innovation Michael Ramage Executive Director
© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 2 Before…. Leading Barriers to Broadband Adoption –Awareness & Education –Computer Ownership –Availability Underserved Groups –Rural residentsRural business –ElderlySmall business –Low-incomeAgriculture / Retail
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© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 4 Broadband Availability & Grassroots Interest Over 60 providers represented Over 5,000 broadband inquiries
© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 5 Residential Impact Key Residential Growth Over the past year, Tennessee has seen above national average growth in Computer Ownership, Internet Adoption and Broadband Adoption. Underserved Group Growth: –124% growth in broadband adoption among low-income families with children –53% growth in broadband adoption among residents 65 and older –30% growth in in rural broadband adoption Growth in Application Use: 210% - Interacting w/ healthcare 153% - Interacting w/ state govt. 107% - Interacting w/ local govt. 58% - Taking classes online 57% - Purchasing products online 48% - Communicating w/ teachers
© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 6 Business Impact Key Business Growth: 60% Broadband adoption rate among all businesses 56% of broadband-connected businesses reported that the Internet has improved their business (14% growth) 25% growth in website development among small businesses 16% growth in broadband use among small and medium business use
© Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 7 Michael Ramage, Executive Director 618 Church Street, Suite 305 Nashville, TN Office: