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Iowa
Utilities
Board
Unveils Detailed Assessment of Broadband Market in Iowa
Posted 2 September 2010
A new, detailed
report titled Iowa Broadband: Current
Market
Analysis
& Initial Recommendations for Acceleration of
Iowa’s Broadband Market, offers the state’s first look at key
broadband market data that will be used to form a clear, strategic plan
for broadband expansion in Iowa.
“Broadband service is now available to about 95 percent of Iowa
households, which is fabulous, yet only about 66 percent of those
households are subscribing to the service,” Governor Culver said.
“Further expansion and adoption of quality broadband service in Iowa
will ensure the future of quality jobs in our state as well as
continued economic competitiveness. High-speed Internet also offers
citizens access to vital services like telemedicine, distance learning,
and e-government that can improve all Iowans’ quality of life.”
This report provides a detailed review of the current state of
broadband in Iowa that will spark discussion between multiple broadband
stakeholders in the state on key goals and strategies to expand and
enhance the broadband experience for all Iowans. The IUB
conducted this initial assessment of the state’s broadband landscape
based on the data collected from the Connect Iowa mapping and planning
initiative. The report is being used to support the work of the Iowa
Broadband Deployment Governance Board (IBDGB). The IBDGB was
created by Governor Culver in 2009, as part of the IJOBS
initiative. The IBDGB was charged with developing a comprehensive
plan to promote the sustainable deployment and adoption of high speed
broadband access in Iowa. The IBDGB expects to complete the plan
in 2011.
“The data contained in this report will invaluable to the IBDGB as it
works toward its goal of stimulating the growth and availability
high-speed broadband availability in Iowa,” said Krista Tanner, IUB
member and chair of the IBDGB. “While the report shows that about 95
percent of Iowans have access to broadband today, the report also
highlights that fewer Iowans have access to broadband at the higher
speeds that will be necessary to compete in tomorrow’s economy.
The IBDGB will use this data as a springboard to engage stakeholders
like elected officials, civic leaders, educators, economic developers,
and private entrepreneurs to help it better understand Iowa’s broadband
challenges. The IBDGB will rely on insights from these key
stakeholders as it works to overcome these challenges and create an
action plan for Iowa’s future.”
The 58-page assessment gives a snapshot of current broadband
availability and usage in Iowa, defines where and why availability gaps
exist with detailed supporting research, offers strategy and policy
recommendations to close the gaps, and presents a thorough technology
assessment of Iowa’s current broadband service infrastructure.
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