- Because the next generation's jobs will depend on it.
- Because we need faster, more reliable internet connections to do everyday tasks.
- Because we want a choice for our telephone and television services.
- Because we want better coverage for our public safety communications.
- Because modern healthcare systems are turning to broadband access to deliver more services in order to reduce costs and provide better services.
- Broadband applications are now being used to keep seniors and home-bound patients in their homes longer and spare them unnecessary trips to the doctor.
- Because we want our businesses to be able to offer broadband connections to their customers.
- Because vacationers will stay here longer if they can access a broadband connection to check in at their workplace.
- Because we want our residents to have opportunities for telecommuting jobs.
- Because we want better access to televison and movie services.
- Because we want our kids to move back to the community and raise their families.
- Because some people are already choosing not to move here because we don't have broadband.
- Because broadband will allow us to prepare our kids for the jobs that will be available when it is their turn to enter the workforce.
- Because broadband will allow us to re-tool our K-12 education system to be more sustainable.
- Because we are not able to meet student needs with our current distance learning capabilities.
- Because broadband will give us access to higher education opportunities from all over the state and country.
- Because broadband is the next standard household utility.
- Because broadband is becoming as important as electricity or gas;you can't get everyday things done without it.
- Because this network will allow us to have emergency back-up connections to the rest of the world so when one line fails, we don't lose access to:
- 911 system
- Medical records
- Public safety information
- Internet services
- Telephone services
- Cell phone services
- E-commerce and Credit Card Authorizations
- Because we want local accountability for service availability and support.
- Because we want to be ready for the next generation.