Other objectives include increasing the utilization of email as a communication tool, increasing the number of users of the internet, and increasing the use of the internet for recruiting and as an information resource. Advanced objectives include hospitals joining the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, instituting technology planning at the community level, and instituting needs assessment and planning for specific distance education and telemedicine services. The Telemedicine Internet Connectivity Initiative is one of several TIFB programs. This is in keeping with the TIFB's mission to help Texas deploy an advanced telecommunications infrastructure by stimulating universal and scaleable connectivity for public schools, higher education, public libraries, and nonprofit healthcare facilities. The TIFB also effects technology training programs and encourages quality content that strengthens education, healthcare, and libraries in Texas.
Priority is given to rural and underserved populations.