ACI study finds network operators create more, better paying jobs

The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Reasarch (ACI) released a study that looked into broadband's effect on job creation.

According to the study, titled "The Internet Ecosystem: Employment Impacts of National Broadband Policy", "network" companies, such as AT&T and Verizon - produce more, better paying jobs than non-network companies like Google and eBay. It found that for every $1 billion in revenue, network companies provided 2,329 jobs while non-network companies provided 1,199 jobs. In addition, network companies invest a much higher percentage of cash flow back into the economy.

ACI's study is the second this year that found that broadband growth results in new job creation.

For more information, read the Speed Matters fact sheet on jobs and economic growth.

"The Internet Ecosystem: Employment Impacts of National Broadband Policy" (ACI)

The number of jobs grows as broadband grows (Speed Matters)

High Speed Internet: Economic Growth and Jobs (Speed Matters)