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How Many Students Are Currently Taking At Least One Online Course? 1.6 Million in 2002 3.9 Million in 2007 4.6 Million in 2008 (25% of the Student Population)

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How Many Students Are Currently Taking At Least

One Online Course?

1.6 Million in 2002

3.9 Million in 2007

4.6 Million in 2008 (25% of the Student Population)

21st Century Health Care

• Remote 3D Surgery

• Remote Monitoring

• Remote Diagnostics

How Many People Are Working Remotely In

The United States?

20 to 30 Million

Can You Name A Businesses That Is Not Currently Reliant On Information Technology?

A Robust Low Cost Infrastructure Is Needed to Attract Businesses

Lack of Access Reduces Productivity and Profitability Making Our Businesses Less Competitive

Where Are We Today In Northeast NC?

• 16% Of Our Population Is Un-Served (200 Kb Up and 384 Kb Down)*

• Majority Of Population Is Underserved (Below 1Mg Up and 4Mg Down)

• At What Price Does “Served” become “Un-served”

* 2008 Numbers

Solving The Last Mile

Technologies – Wireless, Fiber, House To House Relay

Organizations – For Profit, Non- Profit, Municipal

Business Model – Internet, Phone, Entertainment

We Need Your Help

Summary

• More Technology, Not Less

• Broadband Is An Infrastructure That Supports Economic Development, Healthcare, and Education

• MCNC Is Putting In The Highway

• Northeast Broadband And Our Communities Will Help Build The Access Streets