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Increased US Broadband Adoption Could Create 2.4 Million Jobs

Posted by Soulskill on from the taking-development-cues-from-kentucky dept.

Ward D points out a story about a recent study that predicts significant economic growth through increased broadband adoption in the U.S. The study is based on a program in Kentucky that has, through the increased use of broadband, "saved an average of more than $200 per person per year" on health-care services, and decreased the average amount of time residents spent driving by 100 hours per month. From Computerworld: "The Connected Nation model ... focuses more on broadband adoption and local needs than huge, government-funded programs. Several Kentucky businesses have benefited from the increased access, according to Connected Nation. Geek Squad, the Best Buy subsidiary, moved its headquarters to Bullitt County, Kentucky, in late 2006 because of the broadband availability."

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  1. the rest of the story by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is a tech related jobs article which seems to have been accidentally truncated.

    Increased US Broadband Adoption Could Create 2.4 Million Jobs in India

    fixed

  2. Re:Hrm. Geek Squad in Kentucky by CSMatt · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've always wondered why a group of people that bite off heads of chickens for the amusement of others would organize themselves into a squad. Knowing their location, it all makes sense now.

  3. Jobs going fast! Sign up now! Only 2.3 mln left! by prostoalex · · Score: 4, Funny

    Top jobs created by broadband adoption:

    1) Comcast traffic filterer
    2) MPAA P2P network monitor
    3) DMCA takedown notices writer
    4) RIAA fake torrent uploader
    5) Botnet senior manager
    6) Senior wiretap installer