On March 4th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new Consumer Broadband Labels in hopes of improving transparency for fixed and mobile broadband consumers. The new “Broadband Facts” labels draw influence...
Last updated: April 7, 2016
Broadband Access Critical for Distance Education
The Education Commission of the States (ECS) cites lacking broadband infrastructure and affordability as the most significant barriers for students accessing postsecondary distance education. A new report issued by the...
Last updated: April 7, 2016
The FCC’s Modernized Lifeline Program Will Subsidize Broadband
The newly updated Lifeline Program will now help low income Americans access high-speed Internet. Voted on by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) March 31, the proposal will allow qualifying consumers...
Last updated: April 4, 2016
New Rate-of-Return Order Released by FCC
On March 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its long anticipated rate of return order that provides $20 billion in funding over the next 10 years. According to Chairman Wheeler,...
Last updated: March 31, 2016
March 2016 Map of the Month: Utah School Technology Study
The March Map of the Month highlights UETN’s Utah School Technology Study. This past Fall (2015), the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) commissioned a comprehensive, statewide technology inventory across...
Last updated: March 30, 2016
Utah Remains Fastest State in the West and Ranks 8th Fastest Worldwide
Akamai’s recently released Fourth Quarter State of the Internet Report for 2015 shows Utah has maintained its top spot as the fastest state in the West, and ranks 8th worldwide for fastest...
Last updated: March 28, 2016
New GAO Report Addresses Broadband Barriers on Tribal Lands
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report that analyzes barriers to high-speed Internet access on tribal lands. Acknowledging that lack of service in tribal regions has impeded economic development...
Last updated: March 28, 2016
US Ignite to Fund $10 Million in Gigabit Network Research Grants
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new solicitation for research and development proposals through its US Ignite initiative. The organization will fund up to $10 million in grants for...
Last updated: March 24, 2016
President Obama Announces ConnectALL Initiative
Today President Obama called upon all nonprofits, businesses, technology experts, and governments to connect 20 million more Americans to broadband by 2020. This goal, along with other supportive programs, was...
Last updated: March 10, 2016
10th Annual Governor’s Economic Summit to Highlight Innovation in Utah
The 10th Anniversary of the Utah Economic Summit will take place April 15, 2016 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Governor Herbert announced the event’s theme, Innovate Utah!, and...
Last updated: March 3, 2016