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June 2015 Map of the Month: Utah Enterprise Zones now on locate.utah.gov

This month the Broadband Outreach Center added Utah Enterprise Zones to the Economic Development map (locate.utah.gov), the Center’s commercial broadband map application. Locate.utah.gov is a tool that helps businesses find...
Last updated: June 18, 2015
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FCC Seeks Comments on Modernizing Lifeline Program

On May 28, Chairman Wheeler announced he is seeking comments on a proposal to modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline program in order to better help low-income Americans afford access to essential communication...
Last updated: June 8, 2015
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2015 Broadband Tech Summit Date Announced

This year, the 2015 Broadband Tech Summit will be held on October 14; however, the location is still to be determined. The last summit had great attendance as well as engaging topics...
Last updated: May 27, 2015
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May 2015 Map of the Month: Qualifying CAF II Areas

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced nearly $1.7 billion to price cap carriers to expand and support broadband service in rural areas as part of Connect American Fund...
Last updated: May 27, 2015
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Akamai State of the Internet and Security Report Now Available

In an effort to be more holistic, Akamai has released its most extensive report to date on current Internet attack trends. The report indicates that the most popularly targeted industries...
Last updated: May 27, 2015
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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

The Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program was published last Friday, May 22, and will be accepting applications until July 6, 2015....
Last updated: May 26, 2015
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Utah Broadband Outreach Center Launches Locate.utah.gov

Today, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) launched a premier interactive economic development map, now available online at locate.utah.gov....
Last updated: May 18, 2015
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National Alliance Forms to Support Digital Inclusion

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance recently formed to promote and coordinate broadband adoption efforts....
Last updated: May 15, 2015
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Connect America Fund Offers Price Cap Carriers Nearly $1.7 Billion for Rural Broadband

The FCC recently announced it will offer price cap carriers nearly $1.7 billion to expand and support broadband service in rural areas where market forces alone cannot support deployment....
Last updated: May 7, 2015
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NTIA to Host Broadband Opportunities Council Webinar

On May 20, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a webinar to explain the comment process for the newly-formed Broadband Opportunity Council....
Last updated: May 7, 2015