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As the technology supporting broadband connectivity continues to grow, so do the benefits of getting connected. Broadband helps government agencies improve quality, lower costs and increase transparency by improving internal operations and making it easier for residents to interact with them online. Broadband networks enhance educational experiences by providing students and teachers with access to an array of resources, including text-based materials, photos, videos, music, animations, interactive lessons and oral history collections. It makes remote access to clinical services possible for patients and provides significantly improved, cost-effective access to quality health care. This involves rapid disaster response systems, effective early warning and public alert systems, disaster preparation programs, remote security monitoring and backup systems for public safety communications networks. Streaming video, online gaming and connecting with friends and relatives via social media are only possible because of broadband.