1. How Many Students Are Currently Taking At Least One Online Course? 1.6 Million in 2002 3.9 Million in 2007 4.6 Million in 2008 (25% of the Student Population)

2. 21 st Century Health Care Remote 3D Surgery Remote Monitoring Remote Diagnostics

3. How Many People Are Working Remotely In The United States? 20 to 30 Million Can You Name A Businesses That Is Not Currently Reliant On Information Technology? A Robust Low Cost Infrastructure Is Needed to Attract Businesses Lack of Access Reduces Productivity and Profitability Making Our Businesses Less Competitive

4. Where Are We Today In Northeast NC? 16% Of Our Population Is Un-Served (200 Kb Up and 384 Kb Down)* Majority Of Population Is Underserved (Below 1Mg Up and 4Mg Down) At What Price Does “Served” become “Un-served” * 2008 Numbers

7. Solving The Last Mile Technologies – Wireless, Fiber, House To House Relay Organizations – For Profit, Non- Profit, Municipal Business Model – Internet, Phone, Entertainment We Need Your Help

8. Summary More Technology, Not Less Broadband Is An Infrastructure That Supports Economic Development, Healthcare, and Education MCNC Is Putting In The Highway Northeast Broadband And Our Communities Will Help Build The Access Streets