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Broadband Is

Broadband is Empowering

Broadband has become an important part of quality of life, emphasizing convenience and connectivity - an educational campaign to promote positivity and awareness surrounding the broadband conversation.

The “Defining Broadband” campaign uses the phrase “Broadband is …” as a foundation to communicate the various benefits and critical uses of broadband and, in doing so, communicates the vital need for connection to broadband in Indiana and beyond.

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Broadband is …

  • Health
  • Agriculture
  • Convenience
  • Learning
  • Working
  • eCommerce
  • Connecting
  • Empowering

ECommerce


Whether processing online payments and managing product databases or even providing online services and utilizing marketing tools, broadband gives business owners the connection they need to make game-changing opportunities for their ventures.

Agriculture


Precision agriculture is becoming more prevalent as farmers utilize innovative techniques to increase efficiency and productivity. Connection to broadband in all corners of the state, including rural areas, ensures we remain competitive in this industry.

Telemedicine


Through broadband, healthcare providers have the ability to deliver care at a distance. Connection to broadband provides the opportunity to create a healthier state with reduced travel and more affordable access to care.

eLearning


Broadband provides the ability to engage in eLearning that is becoming a common practice in K-12 schools across the nation. Many schoolsutilize eLearning during times when school cannot be in session due to weather or other challenges.

Telecommuting


The ability to work from home when necessary is a benefit that many employees and employers recognize in today’s digital world. Broadband makes it possible for a parent to stay home with a sick child or an employee to work through acclimate weather conditions or other challenges.

Broadband Delivery

Broadband can be delivered by one of the following methods:

  • Fiber optic cable: technology that converts signals carrying data through glass fibers.
  • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): Transmitting data over already installed copper telephone lines Cable modem: TV cables are utilized to transmit data.
  • Wireless, fixed or mobile: Connects devices to a local internet service "over the air" via electromagnetic waves.
  • Satellite: Transfers data through a 2-3' dish, modem and clear line of sight to a satellite.
  • Speed is measured in bits per second (bps), which is the speed at which data is transferred.
  • The current FCC benchmark definition of broadband is a speed of 25 megabits/second (Mbps) download and at least 3 Mbps upload.

Visit indianabroadbandmap.com for a detailed map showing where providers report available service, including speeds.

Broadband 101

Broadband 101

Want to learn more about broadband? This resource breaks down everything you need to know to learn the basics of broadband.

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