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79% of all Missouri communities had broadband with speeds of 768kbps or higher 61% of Missouri communities with less than 15,000 households had broadband access Source: Missouri Public Service Commission Report on Missouri Broadband Availability 2009
NO broadband access in 128 local telephone exchange areas Source: Missouri Public Service Commission Report on Missouri Broadband Availability 2009
Increase Broadband Accessibility to 95% of Missouri by 2014
MoBroadbandNow Collect data Establish planning teams Report on progress Leverage existing partnerships Provide technical assistance Convene summit
PHASE ONE 2011 Needs Assessment and Existing Information Review Understand the current broadband climate in the region Evaluate existing broadband data and mapping Analyze short and long-term needs Advance broadband applications and environment Identify potential strategic direction Develop timelines, goals and metrics
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