U.S. consumers can save thousands of dollars a year using their broadband access to find deals and services online, according to a new analysis from the Internet Innovation Alliance.

The analysis finds broadband users can save up to $7,000 annually by using their broadband to find better services and lower prices on products: “For example, the analysis, conducted for the alliance by Nicholas J. Delgado with the Chicago-based wealth management firm Dignitas, claims that broadband users can save as much as $2,700 over non users on entertainment by paying less for concerts, events and other activities. Other areas identified for savings include $1,532 on travel, $974 on housing and $193 on newspaper subscriptions by accessing their news for free on the Internet.”

"Beyond the dollars that can be saved with an Internet connection, being online brings unquantifiable advantages like access to education, job opportunities, social networking and on-demand information," alliance Co-Chairman Bruce Mehlman said in a statement.

Read the full story in the National Journal, here.