broadband in delaware

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Broadband in Delaware

A mapping and planning project of the Delaware Department of Technology and Information with

help from the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration


Types of Broadband

• Dial-up – Outdated technology– Being phased out in all markets– Still available in rural areas

• Satellite – Accessible to many– Isn’t fast enough for many current

applications; no longer considered Broadband– Often very expensive

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• DSL – Over the phone line, use to be the industry standard for rural communities‒ Companies offer different plans with

different speed tiers‒ Some aging phone lines cannot

handle higher speed tiers plans‒ Still not available at all in some areas

• Cable – Most readily available service available for Broadband speeds– Little competition with service agreements

– Can lead to high prices for some plans– Limited availability in some areas

Types of Broadband

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• Fiber – Fastest industry Broadband speeds available– Will be a long-term internet solution– Still not in many rural communities;

expensive

• WiFi – Wireless internet; not a service– Any internet connection can be beamed to a wireless

connection

• WiMAX – Special wireless internet from a provider– Not available in most areas, but can send internet signals

quickly over 30 miles

• 4G – The newest of cellular connectivity– Still a new technology not available in some markets


What’s the Big Deal?

• Expanded E-Commerce• Social Commerce• International Competition• Online Payment Systems• Mobile Workplace

• Job Applications• Access to Information• TeleHealth/Medicine• Cost/Benefit Analysis

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How Does the US Compare?

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How Does the US Compare?


National Broadband Plan – Key Goals

• Connect America Fund (CAF)

– Bring minimum of 4/1 Mbps speeds to difficult-to-serve locations in rural America

– Proposed in areas “where there is no private sector business case to provide broadband ”

• Federal Involvement– Government is interested in and

using resources to improve internet speed and access

– We are assessing local need and developing a plan for Delaware

Broadband.gov

http://www.broadband.gov/plan/8-availability/#r8-2


Important Links to Try for YourselfTake the DE Internet Speed Test

www.delawarespeedtest.comInformation gathered will help the

state assess internet needs and will

remain confidential

Check Out the Broadband Map

www.broadband.delaware.gov

http://www.delawarespeedtest.com/

http://www.broadband.delaware.gov/


Delaware Broadband Map Website

• Submit comments on inaccurate information– Are other service providers available? Are some

mapped service providers not available?– Does the map give the appearance that you have

service in your area when you do not?

Broadband.Delaware.gov features a “Contact Us” page

where you can submit comments online. Your feedback is the best

way to improve the map and improve services!


Community Anchor Institutions

• What are CAIs?– Libraries, Senior Centers,

Schools (including Colleges, Universities, K-12, Private), Police Stations, and Hospitals

• Some places are open to the public to use high-speed internet connections– Provides a community hub for technology training– Often an under-utilized community resource


Planning Tool Maps


Planning Tool MapsSeaford Area


Planning Tool MapsWilmington Area


Importance of Broadband for Business

• Delaware businesses are in need of faster internet connections

• The internet private sector model cannot support rural areas, many poorer regions, and be pro-active in high-speed development

• In this economy, in these tough times, can Delaware really afford to fall behind?

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How Can Broadband InternetHelp Businesses Grow?

• Communication– Efficiency between

offices/locations– Enhanced

client/customer relationships

• Enhance Processes– Website/promotional– Cost savings with VOIP

(internet telephony) service

• Improve Security– Enable backup services

available for data redundancy

– Real-time and upgradable anti-virus and spyware protection

• Priority Service– Time = money (or loss)

when connections lacking / not available

– Prioritized technical support available if problems do occur


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Questions? Comments?

Douglas TuttleInstructor, IPA

Phone: 302-831-0718 E-mail: [email protected]

Theodore PattersonPlanner, IPA

Phone: 302-831-4926E-mail: [email protected]

Stephen OttingerPublic Administration Fellow, IPA

Phone: 302-831-6372E-mail: [email protected]

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