Economic prosperity
Connectivity underpins long-term growth across every sector of the Texas economy.
Broadband benefits
The invisible infrastructure that lets Texas thrive.
High-speed internet is the invisible infrastructure that enables Texas communities, businesses, schools, hospitals, and families to thrive.
Connected devices per U.S. household
17/21
More than double the number in 2019.
Today the average U.S. household uses 17 to 21 connected devices. Smart TVs, smartphones, streaming devices, digital assistants, security systems, connected appliances. Texans need connectivity more than ever, and given the state’s booming growth, demand will only continue to grow.
Powering the future Texas economy will require bandwidth and connectivity beyond what is fathomable today.
Source · Parks Associates · 2023 connected-home data
What broadband enables
Access, adoption, and effective use of broadband are fundamental to Texas’ long-term success.
Workforce readiness
Modern jobs require modern bandwidth. Training, hybrid work, and the tools that go with them all depend on it.
Healthcare access
Telehealth, remote monitoring, and specialty care depend on reliable, high-speed service.
Education outcomes
Students need connectivity at home, not just in the classroom, to keep pace with what learning has become.
Texas’ future economy will require more bandwidth than what is sufficient today. Continued investment is what keeps Texans connected and competitive.
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