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Illinois Century Network
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Commerce Commission
DIGITAL DIVIDE ELIMINATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (DDIEF) GRANTS
The DDIEF was established as part of Illinois’ 2001 telecom reform package and was intended to subsidize advanced telecom infrastructure in rural areas of the state. The original eligibility requirements were viewed by some as overly restrictive – only companies that had been waived of the responsibility for providing advanced telecommunications services could apply. As a result, two years after the fund was created, no grants had been awarded.
In 2003 Senate Bill 553 sponsored by Sen. Harmon and Rep. Howard eased the fund's eligibility requirements. High-speed internet providers are eligible if the community in which they are building meets following three criteria:
· the ICC determines that advanced telecommunications services are under-provided to residential or business users;
· the community has a low population density; and,
· the community lacks a competitive market for advanced technology.
2007 RECIPIENTS:
| Marion | Clearwave communications | Scott Riggs | $413,975 |
| Rantoul Region | USA Broadband | Roger Jones | $1,000,000 |
| Sullivan | City of Sullivan | Bill Harris | $105,545 |
| Rock Falls | City of Rock Falls | Paul Jakubczak | $75,000 |
| Marion | Heartland Communications | Brad Housewright | $968, 750 |
Illinois Deaf Broadband Access Task Force
Illinois Estimated Hard of Hearing/Deaf Population 2000-2025
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2000
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2005
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2015
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2025
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Total IL Residents
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12,419,293
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12,314,000
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12,945,000
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13,717,000
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Hard of Hearing/Deaf
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1,068,059
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1,059,004
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1,113,270
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1,179,662
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Hard of Hearing
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1,043,220
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1,034,376
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1,087,380
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1,152,228
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Deaf*
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111,773
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110,826
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116,505
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123,453
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http://www.idhhc.state.il.us/familyInfo/demographics.htm
Deaf+BB+Access2.pptDepartment of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2008 DIGITAL DIVIDE GRANT -- APPLICATION DUE FEB. 15
ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE GRANTS
Eliminate the Digital Divide grants, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), fund technology centers in low-income communities in order to provide technology skills training and access to computers and the Internet.
In addition to basic technology skills training, grant recipients can provide a variety of technology-related services, including:
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Access to career information, employment opportunities, and related Internet job searches
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Computerized instruction in basic literacy skills, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language instruction, including distance-learning options
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Professional development opportunities related to technology for teachers
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Before and after-school technology programs for students
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Promotion of home access to computers
Contact: John Barr, DCEO
Electric Cooperatives
Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative
Dial-up service was available in 1996 through the coop. Today wireless broadband is available at $20/month for members and $35/month for non members. Customers have to be within seven miles and within the line of sight of the wireless antennas.
Contact: Sean Middleton
Eastern Illinois Electric Cooperative
Serves 62 communities representing 230,000 households. Wireless broadband is being made available to these customers through a partnership with Conxxus and USA Broadband.
The cooperative received broadband grant funding from the Illinois Commerce Commission and a broadband loan from the USDA Rural Utilities Service.
Contact: David Champion
Municipal Utilities
MUNICIPAL BROABDAND
15 munis offering or planning broadband services
Illinois Municipal Broadband Communications Association
Mission: To provide education, skill sharing, and resource support to Illinois Municipalities interested in broadband services.
A non-for-profit association for Illinois municipalities and others interested in sharing information and resources about broadband services.
Presently each of the members owns and operates its own electric utility though that is not a requirement for membership.
Meets quarterly in February, May, August, and November.
Contact: Peter Collins
Wireless Rest Stops
Technology Immersion Pilot Project (TIPP)
In the first year of TIPP (2007), more than 2200 students as well as 300 teachers and administrators in 17 Illinois schools received laptop or tablet PCs for use at home and school. Early reports from year one of the pilot program show the laptops have had a positive impact on teachers and students.
Contact: Faith Bishop
Telepsychiatry
Contact:
Marion Jones
Rural HealthNet
IRHN+FCC+GRANT+APP.pdfTelephone Cooperatives
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MidCentury
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Fairview
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Adams Telephone
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Golden
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Egyptian
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Steeleville
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Flatrock Telephone -- Egyptian
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Flatrock
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Hamilton County
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Dahlgren
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Wabash Telephone Cooperative
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Louisville
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative (MDTC)
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Colchester
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Toll Highway Authority
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WIRELESS OASES
Oases operator Wilton Partners is providing free wifi service as part of its contact with the IL State Toll Highway Authority.
Wifi is now available at the following oases:
- Lake Forest (Tri-state I-94/294/80)
- O'Hare (Tri-state I-94/294/80)
- Hinsdale (Tri-state I-94/294/80)
- Chicago Southland Lincoln (Tri-state I-94/294/80)
- Belvidere (Northwest I-90)
- Des PLaines (Northwest I-90)
- DeKalb (Regan Memorial I-88)
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