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Using Broadband To Make Rural Michigan a Better Place to Live and Work

Using Broadband To Make Rural Michigan a Better Place to Live and Work. Presented by Scott Zimmer President – Air Advantage, LLC. History of Air Advantage. Began operations in July 2002. History of Air Advantage. Began operations in July 2002 5 towers located on grain silos in Huron County.

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Using Broadband To Make Rural Michigan a Better Place to Live and Work

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  1. Using Broadband ToMake Rural Michigan aBetter Place to Liveand Work Presented by Scott Zimmer President – Air Advantage, LLC

  2. History of Air Advantage • Began operations in July 2002

  3. History of Air Advantage • Began operations in July 2002 • 5 towers located on grain silos in Huron County

  4. History of Air Advantage • Began operations in July 2002 • 5 towers located on grain silos in Huron County • Network has grown to over 40 towers serving over 4,000 people

  5. History of Air Advantage • Began operations in July 2002 • Growth fueled by RUS Broadband Loan and Community Connect Grant programs

  6. History of Air Advantage

  7. Air Advantage Serves the “Thumb”

  8. “Thumb” Demographics • Three Counties – Huron, Tuscola & Sanilac

  9. “Thumb” Demographics • Three Counties – Huron, Tuscola & Sanilac • 65,000 households (0.5% of Michigan)

  10. “Thumb” Demographics • Three Counties – Huron, Tuscola & Sanilac • 65,000 households (0.5% of Michigan) • 2,600 square miles (4.6% of Michigan)

  11. “Thumb” Demographics • Three Counties – Huron, Tuscola & Sanilac • 65,000 households (0.5% of Michigan) • 2,600 square miles (4.6% of Michigan) • 53 people per sq. mi. (175.0 State Avg.)

  12. “Thumb” Demographics • 10.77% of residents live below the poverty level

  13. “Thumb” Demographics • 10.77% of residents live below the poverty level • Median Income $37,042 compared to $46,291 for entire State

  14. “Thumb” Demographics • 10.77% of residents live below the poverty level • Median Income $37,042 compared to $46,291 for entire State • Unemployment 8.1% (Dec ’06)

  15. State of RuralBroadband Access • Internet Penetration Rates (2006 data) • Rural – 24% • Urban – 39% • Growth in Broadband Penetration • 39% rural • 40% urban • Rural areas still lag behind overall • Demand for wireless service continues to grow

  16. State of RuralBroadband Access • Demand for wireless service continues to grow • 56 million broadband users

  17. State of RuralBroadband Access • Demand for wireless service continues to grow • 56 million broadband users • 15 million broadband users have no provider other than satellite

  18. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • Work Lives • Community Activities • Education

  19. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • On-line shopping

  20. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • On-line shopping • On-line activities

  21. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • On-line shopping • On-line activities • On-line research

  22. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • On-line shopping • On-line activities • On-line research • On-line entertainment

  23. Broadband Making A Difference • Business Lives • Telecommuting

  24. Broadband Making A Difference • Business Lives • Telecommuting • Increased Efficiencies

  25. Broadband Making A Difference • Business Lives • Telecommuting • Increased Efficiency • People live where they want to live

  26. Broadband Making A Difference • Business Lives • Connecting to the World • One small insurance company

  27. Broadband Making A Difference • Community Activities • Getting involved in High School Sports

  28. Broadband Making A Difference • Community Activities • A New Library • RUS Community Connect Broadband Grant

  29. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant

  30. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • $490,000 grant to serve seven rural school districts

  31. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Students are afforded opportunities otherwise not available

  32. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Saving schools time and money

  33. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Saving schools time and money • Professional Development

  34. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Saving schools time and money • Professional Development • Advanced Placement Classes

  35. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Saving schools time and money • Professional Development • Advanced Placement Classes • Dual College Enrollment

  36. Broadband Making A Difference • Education • Distance Learning Telemedicine Grant • Saving schools time and money • Professional Development • Advanced Placement Classes • Dual College Enrollment • Virtual Field Trips

  37. Broadband Making A Difference • Personal Lives • Work Lives • Community Activities • Education

  38. Questions Contact Information: Scott Zimmer President Air Advantage, LLC Phone: 989-652-9500 • szimmer@airadv.net

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