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WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2009 – The Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) today launched “IIA en Español,” a section of the website designed to serve as a resource on important broadband and technology-related information for Spanish language communities. The content includes key studies and facts about broadband, developments with IIA Members and Ambassadors from the Hispanic community and news related to the Internet industry, all available in Spanish at www.internetinnovation.org/Spanish.
IIA, a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations, aims to ensure that every American has access to broadband Internet and hopes to reach the more than 45 million Spanish-speaking Americans with information about the transformative benefits of broadband.
A blog authored by Rafael A. Fantauzzi, President and CEO of the National Puerto Rican Coalition, addresses the value of the new “IIA en Español” initiative and is featured on the new section of the website.
“The IIA’s launch of a Spanish language technology hub reflects the coalition’s strong commitment to helping every American understand the all-important broadband issue,” said Fantauzzi. “Increased awareness about the benefits of this transformative technology is imperative in the Hispanic community. ‘IIA en Español’ allows Spanish-speaking visitors to learn about the opportunities that broadband technology holds for their children and for improving their own daily lives.”
Many members of Spanish-speaking communities still fall into the broadband unserved and underserved categories, which puts them at a disadvantage as academic advancement and economic development are increasingly dependent on online activities.
“Broadband, or high-speed Internet, has the power to strengthen all communities by equalizing and enabling resources for employment, health care, education and civic engagement,” said David Sutphen, IIA co-chairman. “The Hispanic-American population has the fastest growing presence online with household broadband adoption having jumped from 47 percent in 2007 to 68 percent of English-speaking Hispanics in 2009. They have an important voice in the future of broadband and we welcome them to join our discussion.”
It is important to note that the Pew Internet & American Life Project estimates broadband adoption among non-English speaking Hispanics to be significantly lower. As the U.S. Census Bureau projects that 48 million Hispanics in the U.S. will grow to 132 million by 2050, broadband adoption will become increasingly important for this burgeoning population.
“The wealth of information on the Internet is available equally to all people regardless of age, race or social status,” explained IIA Founder and Co-Chairman Bruce Mehlman. “Despite the fact that these resources are online, they won’t be helpful for those who are not.”
The IIA encourages public policies that support connecting all Americans to the Internet and give every citizen equal access to the benefits of broadband. To learn more, visit www.internetinnovation.org. To officially join the discussion as an IIA Broadband Ambassador email IIA at info@internetinnovation.org.
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About The Internet Innovation Alliance
The Internet Innovation Alliance (www.internetinnovation.org) is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that aims to ensure every American has equal access to broadband Internet regardless of race, income, or geography.
For more information contact:
Lauren DuBois
(212) 446-1865
LDuBois@sloanepr.com
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Internet Innovation Alliance lanza “IIA en español” en un sitio web
- La herramienta en línea está diseñada como un recurso de tecnología y banda ancha para comunidades hispanoparlantes -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 5 de noviembre de 2009 – Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA) lanzó hoy “IIA en español”, una sección del sitio web diseñada como un recurso de información importante de banda ancha y tecnología para comunidades hispanoparlantes. El contenido incluye estudios clave y datos sobre banda ancha, desarrollos con miembros de IIA y embajadores de la comunidad hispana y noticias relacionadas con la industria de Internet, todo disponible en español en www.internetinnovation.org/Spanish .
IIA, una amplia coalición de organizaciones comerciales y sin fines de lucro, busca garantizar que todos los estadounidenses tengan acceso a Internet de banda ancha y espera llegar a los más de 45 millones de estadounidenses hispanoparlantes con información sobre los beneficios transformadores de tener banda ancha. Un blog escrito por Rafael A. Fantauzzi, Presidente de la Coalición Nacional Puertorriqueña, aborda el valor de la nueva iniciativa de “IIA en español” y aparece en la nueva sección del sitio web.
“El lanzamiento de IIA de un centro de tecnología en español refleja el firme compromiso de la coalición para ayudar a cada estadounidense a comprender el importante asunto de acceso a la banda ancha”, señaló Fantauzzi. “Es imprescindible una mayor concientización sobre los beneficios de esta tecnología transformadora en la comunidad hispana. ‘IIA en español’ permite a los visitantes hispanoparlantes enterarse de las oportunidades que la tecnología de banda ancha ofrece a sus hijos y mejorar sus propias vidas cotidianas”.
Muchos miembros de las comunidades hispanoparlantes aún integran las categorías de usuarios sin servicio o con servicio deficiente de banda ancha, lo cual significa una desventaja ya que el avance académico y el desarrollo económico dependen cada vez más de las actividades en línea.
“La Internet de banda ancha o de alta velocidad tiene el poder de fortalecer a todas las comunidades al igualar y habilitar recursos para empleo, atención médica, educación y compromiso cívico”, señaló David Sutphen, copresidente de IIA. “La población hispano-estadounidense tiene la presencia en línea de mayor crecimiento debido a que la adopción de banda ancha de familias pasó de 47% en 2007 a 68% de hispanos angloparlantes en 2009. Esta comunidad influye considerablemente en el futuro de la banda ancha y los invitamos a sumarse a nuestro debate”.
Es importante destacar que Pew Internet & American Life Project calcula que la adopción de la banda ancha entre los hispanos que no hablan inglés será considerablemente menor. Teniendo en cuenta las proyecciones de la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. que sugieren que la cifra de 48 millones de hispanos en los Estados Unidos aumentará a 132 millones para 2050, la adopción de banda ancha será cada vez más importante para esta población creciente.
“La abundancia de información en Internet está disponible equitativamente para todas las personas independientemente de su edad, raza o condición social”, explicó Bruce Mehlman, fundador y copresidente de IIA. “A pesar del hecho de que estos recursos estén en línea, no serán útiles para las personas que no lo estén”.
La IIA fomenta políticas públicas que respaldan la conexión de todos los estadounidenses a Internet y dan a cada ciudadano acceso equitativo a los beneficios de la banda ancha. Para obtener más información, visite www.internetinnovation.org. Para sumarse oficialmente al debate como embajador de banda ancha de IIA, envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a la IIA a info@internetinnovation.org.
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Internet Innovation Alliance (www.internetinnovation.org) es una coalición de organizaciones comerciales y sin fines de lucro cuyo objetivo es garantizar que todos los estadounidenses tengan acceso equitativo a Internet de banda ancha independientemente de su raza, ingresos o situación geográfica.
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