Broadband Illinois

Computer Training

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Computer Training

Resources

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These are resources that have been developed specifically for your region. There are broadband supply maps, contact information for partnering opportunities, regional economic development organizations, grant opportunities, and other documents relevant for the region.

These documents can be found throughout the website, but have been made available here in one downloadable file for your viewing convenience.

After viewing this information, if you have additional questions, or would like support in your region. Please reach out to us at eteams@broadbandillinois.org.

Download the Northwest eTeam packet here. (30.8Mb)*

*File updated 8-20-12. Please note that this file is very large and under some circumstances could take quite a bit of time to download.

Contact Us

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Clayton Black, Northwest eTeam Coordinator

531 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62701

Phone: 217-886-4029
Email: clayton.black@broadbandillinois.org

Internet Providers By County

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Providers may not have service in the entire county. Contact the provider to determine if service is available in your area. It is also good to talk to your neighbors who already have Internet. Consider speed, reliability, cost, and download limits.

Whiteside County Maps

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Download the Whiteside County GeoPDF here.

Providers

Rock Island County Maps

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Download the Rock Island County GeoPDF here.

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Putman County Maps

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Download the Putnam County GeoPDF here.

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Mercer County Maps

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Download the Mercer County GeoPDF here.

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Lee County Maps

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Download the Lee County GeoPDF here.

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La Salle County Maps

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Download the La Salle County GeoPDF here.

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Jo Daviess County Maps

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Download the Jo Daviess County GeoPDF here.

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Henry County Maps

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Download the Henry County GeoPDF here.

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Carroll County Maps

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Download the Carroll County GeoPDF here.

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Bureau County Maps

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Download the Bureau County GeoPDF here.

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County Data and Maps

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Click here to download the map in .pdf.

Events

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Events

News

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News

Documents & Links

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Broadband Documents

Broadband Adoption and Use in America (PDF) - FCC document that reviews national adoption rates , as well as obstacles to broadband adoption
- Broadband Adoption and Use in America PowerPoint (PDF) - PowerPoint version of BAUA document
Home Broadband 2010 (PDF) - Pew Internet document that reviews American's attitudes towards broadband

Broadband Links

Information and Communications Technology - Training and digital literacy website, run by the LINK AMERICAS Foundation and KEMPSTER GROUP
Lumity - Non-profit website whose organization's mission is to help "charitable organizations to more effectively fulfill their missions through technology, financial support services, and training"
Microsoft Digital Literacy Basic Cirriculum - Catalog of beginner courses for new computer users
TechSoup - Non-profit that provides nonprofits and libraries with technology that helps them "to fulfill their missions and serve their communities"
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - Part of the United States Department of Commerce and the agency responsible for awarding and providing guidance on BTOP grants
NIUNet/IBOP Partnership - Includes a regional map of northwest/northcentral Illinois and information about NIU's involvement in Illinois' BTOP projects

Regional Networks Links

Illinois Fiber Resources Group (iFiber) - Nine county IBOP project covering northwest/northcentral Illinois
DeKalb Advancement of Technology Authority (DATA) - DeKalb county IBOP project
Northern Illinois Technology Triangle (NITT)
Northern Illinois University Network (NIUNet)
Illinois Rural Health Network (IRHN)
Illinois Municipal Broadband Communications Association (IMBCA)

LaSalle County

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LaSalle County

***NOTE***

All maps were produced with data that was self-reported by Internet service providers (ISPs). The data does not take into account price, reliability, or other measures that would better indicate a customer's ability to access broadband services. Additionally, this data only covers advertised speeds, not necessarily actual speeds received by customers.