1. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 1 www.connectedtennessee.org Connected Tennessee The Trail to Innovation Michael Ramage Executive Director mramage@connectedtn.org

2. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 2 www.connectedtennessee.org 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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4. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 4 www.connectedtennessee.org Broadband Availability & Grassroots Interest Over 60 providers represented Over 5,000 broadband inquiries

5. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 5 www.connectedtennessee.org 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

6. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 6 www.connectedtennessee.org 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

7. © Do Not Copy Without Written Permission 7 www.connectedtennessee.org Michael Ramage, Executive Director 618 Church Street, Suite 305 Nashville, TN 37075 Office: 615.242.9508 mramage@connectedtn.org