Broadband in West Virginia Matters
Top 3 Reasons Why Consumers Need Access to High-Speed Broadband at Home
Education – Access to High Speed Broadband Internet Service:
Supports ongoing changes in the cul
ture of instruction and the learning experience.Supports individualized, technology-enhanced instruction and learning.
Supports distance learning by expanding learning to times and places beyond the classroom and the work day.
Supports interactive technology giving students an opportunity to learn about the arts, culture, and other subjects not easily accessible in the classroom.
Provides the bandwidth required for today’s students to upload interactive media content, participate in online learning opportunities, and develop electronic portfolios of work.
Broadband in West Virginia supports medical technology and healthy aging
Aging in Place – Access to High Speed Broadband Internet Service:
Enables the transmission of audio, video, and data across the Internet to support a new generation of services and applications.
Supports personal fulfillment and the ambitions of older adults to engage in paid work, continuing education, and volunteer opportunities from home.
Supports use of video conferencing and telepresence technology to connect individuals to family, friends, healthcare professionals and services.
Promotes social connectedness and social interaction through applications that take advantage of the dynamic nature of video communication promote a sense of “closeness.”
Supports “smart home” applications allowing individuals to manage and control home security, appliances, lighting, and digital thermostats regardless of whether they are at home or a distant location.
Aging in Place – Access to High Speed Broadband Internet Service:
Enables the transmission of audio, video, and data across the Internet to support a new generation of services and applications.
Supports personal fulfillment and the ambitions of older adults to engage in paid work, continuing education, and volunteer opportunities from home.
Supports use of video conferencing and telepresence technology to connect individuals to family, friends, healthcare professionals and services.
Promotes social connectedness and social interaction through applications that take advantage of the dynamic nature of video communication promote a sense of “closeness.”
Supports “smart home” applications allowing individuals to manage and control home security, appliances, lighting, and digital thermostats regardless of whether they are at home or a distant location.
Broadband in West Virginia supports medical technology and healthy aging
Economic Development – Access to High Speed Broadband Internet Service:
Enables citizens to participate in and benefit from the digital and global economies.
Attracts new businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Creates new jobs and career opportunities.
Supports the operation of home-based businesses and employment opportunities.
Provides access to job training applications and other resources.
Internet, and specifically broadband and high-speed internet capabilities are critical to the future of West Virginia. Internet Service Providers (ISP)'s in our state have been unable to supply speeds necessary to ensure our children, businesses, and aging population have access to the resources they need to thrive. It's time to let our representatives know that we believe broadband and high-speed internet capabilities are necessary for the future of WV, and that it's time for them to act.
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West Virginia Needs to Attract Young Talent
“This bill would give us the fastest and most affordable fiber optic backbone in the United States,” says Senator Walters. “My generation understands the importance of broadband connectivity, speed, and availability and they’re looking for opportunities to grow businesses in states with this type of access.”