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President-Elect Trump and Possible Broadband Impacts

President-Elect Donald Trump will begin his four year presidential term starting January 20, 2017.  We can only speculate about what a Trump Presidency means for broadband, but here’s a quick...
Last updated: November 30, 2016
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Digital Literacy Resources

When it comes to Internet adoption, there seems to be a missing link between access and meaningful use.  While there are still significant barriers to Internet access for many Americans,...
Last updated: November 29, 2016
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University of Utah Seeks Feedback on Professional Education

The University of Utah Professional Education program would like feedback on their Professional Education trainings and certificates. Professional Education at the University of Utah brings world-class hard and soft skills...
Last updated: November 28, 2016
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Libraries Play a Key Role in Access and Use

According to the American Library Association (ALA), there are still 33 million U.S. households not using the Internet at Home, and almost two times as many households lacking the digital literacy...
Last updated: November 22, 2016
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November 2016 Map of the Month: NTIA Data Explorer

A new feature of the Data Explorer mapping tool created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) illustrates just how important it is for Utah to remain a national...
Last updated: November 21, 2016
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FCC Seeks Comments for 2016 Biennial Review

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment for its 2016 biennial review of telecommunications regulations.  The commission is required by law to complete this review every two years with...
Last updated: November 16, 2016
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October 2016 Map of the Month: State of Utah Facilities

The State of Utah owns buildings, sites, and other facilities in order to provide services across the state. Transportation, wildlife management, parks and recreation, and education, are just some of...
Last updated: October 26, 2016
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Akamai Rankings Place Utah in the Top Five

The most recent Akamai State of the Internet report for the Second Quarter has affirmed Utah’s ranking as 5th fastest in the nation.  In Q2, Utah saw an average connection speed...
Last updated: October 25, 2016
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Who’s Not Online and Why?

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA’s) most recent data confirms that the digital divide remains.  The July 2015 Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey reveals...
Last updated: October 24, 2016
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The Smart Cities Council Opens New Grant

The Smart Cities Council has announced a new program in partnership with the White House Smart Cities initiative.  The Council will award five grants to cities around the U.S. to...
Last updated: October 24, 2016