Tennessee’s Technology Trends 2010 is a two-part assessment highlighting the use and impact of computers, the Internet and broadband technology among Tennessee residents and businesses. The comprehensive survey was conducted in January 2010 and involved more than 1,200 Tennessee households and more than 800 businesses representing each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.

Residential Survey

• Over the past two years, broadband adoption has grown fastest among older Tennessee residents (those age 55 and older), low-income residents (those with incomes below $25,000), minorities and rural residents.  Overall, broadband adoption across Tennessee has grown by 35% since 2007.
• In 2010, three out of four Tennessee adults (75%) report that they have a computer at home.  This translates into more than 3.5 million Tennessee adults with home computers, a 6% growth since July 2007.
  
  Summary of Key Findings
  Computer and Internet Adoption
  Broadband Adoption and Usage
  Prices Paid by TN Residents for Internet Service
  Online Activities and Risk Among TN Internet Users
  Mobile Broadband Use
  Teleworking and Working From Home Through an Internet Connection
  Technology Adoption Barriers
  Residential Technology Assessment by Age
  Residential Technology Assessment by Annual Household Income
  Residential Technology Assessment by Race
  Residential Technology Assessment by Urban-Rural Classification
  Residential Technology Assessment by Highest Educational Attainment
  Residential Technology Assessment by Households With Children
  Residential Technology Assessment by Employment Status

Business Survey

• Nearly two-thirds of Tennessee businesses (65%, or approximately 90,000 Tennessee businesses) now subscribe to broadband, compared to just 55% in 2007.
• Broadband adoption among small Tennessee businesses has grown the fastest, from 45% in 2007 to 55% currently.
• Computer use among Tennessee businesses has grown to 84%, equal to about 116,000 Tennessee businesses. 
• Businesses with broadband Internet connections have median annual revenues that are two times greater than those without broadban
  
  Summary of Key Findings
  Broadband Adoption Among TN Businesses
  Internet Adoption Among TN Businesses
  Use of Computer Technology Among TN Businesses
  Uses for the Internet
  Technology Adoption and Annual Revenues
  Presence of a Website
  VoIP Usage
  e-Government Services
  Impact of Technology on Small Businesses
  The Internet's Impact on Success and Competitiveness
  The Tennessee Business Environment