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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 Dial-up – Outdated technology Being phased out in all markets - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
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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• Dial-up – Outdated technology– Being phased out in all markets– Still available in rural areas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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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
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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
Source: http://www.motivators.com
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How Does the US Compare?
USA=12th
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How Does the US Compare?
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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Planning Tool Maps
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Planning Tool MapsSeaford Area
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Planning Tool MapsWilmington Area
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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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Transforming into an Online Society
During the biggest shopping month of the year, will Delaware businesses be ready?
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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]