Broadband Now: Giving Thanks for Internet Innovation November 18th, 2009
Portia Krebs

As Americans nationwide gear up to give thanks at the holiday table, the Internet is bringing a cornucopia of opportunities to our communities and our lives. From unleashing job growth and keeping us connected to enhance health care, expand education, and protect the environment, we have broadband to thank for driving innovations that continue to offer unprecedented possibilities.

In honor of Thanksgiving, our latest Broadband Now video and video wall highlight a few things we can be grateful for, thanks to broadband:

Technology-Driven Job Growth. In 2008, the broadband-fueled information, communication and technology sector created nearly half of all new American jobs. And, not only are broadband-enabled jobs the fastest growing U.S. occupations, they are also among the best-paying jobs.

Investment-Driven Innovation. With high-speed Internet available to 96% of Americans and Internet traffic doubling every 12-15 months, investment is crucial to ensure complex networks continue to thrive and meet consumer demand. Thanks to the nation’s broadband providers, nearly $60 billion is invested each year to keep these networks strong, secure and growing.

Modern Health Advances. From remote medical monitoring to broadband-based innovations that track whether patients are taking their medication, the Internet is making it easier than ever for us to lead healthier lives.

Free and Open Internet. Thanks to the free and open Internet we have today, we have the jobs, investment and consumer control we want, without the government over-regulation that could stifle private investment and innovation.

For more thoughts on broadband-driven benefits to be thankful for, click on the video.

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