The document discusses bringing fiber optic internet connections to homes in Kansas City. It provides information on current and historical internet speeds. It outlines an initiative by the Social Media Club of Kansas City to educate the community and advocate for a fiber optic network. The initiative includes community surveys, meetings, and developing a website to share information and ideas. Residents are encouraged to get involved to help make the case for faster internet access.

1. An initiative of Social Media Club of Kansas City Main Library, Kansas City, Kansas December 15, 2011

2. Thank You

3. Fiber to the HOME in Kansas City

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5. Things We Know 1990s 2000s 2010s 14,000 bps 1,000,000,000 bps 56,000 bps 4,000,000 bps X

6. Things We Know Data source: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

7. Things We Know

8. Things We Know !!! !!!

9. Things We Know $47 10 Mbps $15-38 3 Mbps Monthly cost = $15-100 Download speed $100 $100 50 Mbps $67 30 Mbps $49 25 Mbps $63 24 Mbps $53 18 Mbps $33 $57 15 Mbps $48 12 Mbps $29 8 Mbps $20-43 6 Mbps

10. What We Have Done

11. What We Haven’t Done

12. Our Neighborhoods

13. The Initiative

14. Grassroots Effort

15. Education

16. Engagement

17. Advocacy +

18. How Does It Work

19. We Start Today!

20. Sign Up

21. Spread the Word

22. The Toolkit

23. SMCKC Liaison

24. Give Us a Gig Website

25. Community Kickoff Meeting

26. Community Survey

27. Share Ideas!

28. Never miss another big game in your little superstar’s rise to the top! Create your own home ESPN network. Record all the game-stealing plays and watch them from home. Let grandma and grandpa in on the action too! ESPNme Tigers vs. Sharks, Kansas City, MO Live gamecast to #13’s grandma and grandpa in Louisville

29. Turn the school day on its head. The gigabit connection lets you go to virtual classes and watch lectures online at home. Then, during the school day, engage with your teacher one-on-one and do assignments in the classroom. Work smarter, learn faster. Think Outside the Backpack

30. State Your Case, Be Creative

31. Fund It

32. Online Access Points

33. Set Goals

34. Town Halls (February)

35. Fiber to the HOME in Kansas City

36. Questions?