Broadband Infrastructure Office FAV Committee Jeff Sural Director Broadband Infrastructure Office August 3, 2018

The FCC’s current definition of broadband is that speeds must be 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) download/3 megabits upload to be defined as broadband. The term broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than the traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Cable Modem Fiber Wireless Satellite Broadband over Powerlines (BPL) What is Broadband?

  Streaming & Other functions Sending Email 0.08 Mbps Social Media 0.03 Mbps Skype with Friends 0.30 Mbps Music 2.00 Mbps Video on Smart TV 4.00 Mbps Hi-Def Movie on Smart TV (6-7 GB/hour) 5.30 Mbps Playing online game 10+ Mbps Netflix 4k movie 25 Mbps FCC recommendation per household: email, web surfing, basic streaming video plus one high-demand application: streaming HD, video conferencing, OR online gaming 6 to 15 Mbps iTunes Downloads 24 Mbps 15 Mbps 10 Mbps 8 Mbps 2 Mbps 4-minute song 4 MB 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 16 seconds 5-minute video 30 MB 10 seconds 25 seconds 30s 2m

Every North Carolinian should be able to access affordable high-speed internet anywhere, at any time. Vision The Department of Information Technology provides technology services to state agencies and other government customers across North Carolina. The department operates under the leadership of the State Chief Information Officer (SCIO), as appointed by the Governor. The State CIO provides direct management over IT operations and has statewide IT responsibilities, including technical architecture, procurement, project management, and security. The Broadband Infrastructure Office was established within the office of the State CIO in 2014 as a statewide resource to enhance broadband access and adoption. The office is guided by a vision that represents the needs of North Carolinians in the 21st Century.

The Broadband Infrastructure Office Community Policy Programs and Tools We execute our vision through policy, technical assistance, and the implementation of programs and tools to enhance access to and adoption of high speed internet. All with the aim to expand and improve our state’s global competitiveness, education system, public safety community, health care system, and government’s efficiency.

Broadband Availability Challenges 93.7% NC Households with Access 92.3% US Households with Access The FCC’s current definition of broadband is that speeds must be 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) download/3 megabits upload to be defined as broadband. According to the Federal Communication Commission’s latest data, roughly 93.7 percent of North Carolina households have access to broadband. This deployment rate ranks slightly above the U.S. average of 92.3 percent. However, because of the way the data is collected and analyzed both figures are overstated.

Broadband Service Inventory This is a more detailed map showing coverage by technology type at 25/3. Unserved areas are the lightest color and the

2016 Broadband Adoption Rates We look at the challenges the state faces in two ways: Access, which we just discussed, and Adoption. We measure adoption as the number of households that regularly use the internet and have a home connection. Our adoption rates are low when compared to our access rates.

2015 Broadband Adoption Rates This map visually represents the county adoption rates. It shouldn’t be surprising that the areas where we see the lowest adoption rates are where we also see access challenges and economic distress.

GREAT Grant Program Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) New Program Tier One Counties Areas with less than 10/1 Mbps Eligible Applicants are Broadband Providers To expedite terrestrial deployment of broadband, by encouraging partnerships and competition between private broadband providers and cooperatives…and lease of State and local-government owned properties or facilities Recent news: NCGA created broadband grant program

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