The Federal Communications Commission, on December 14, has voted to repeal the Net Neutrality rules along party lines. ...
Last updated: December 15, 2017
Redl Confirmed as NTIA Chief
David J. Redl, a nominee of President Trump, was sworn in November 7 as Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). ...
Last updated: December 14, 2017
National Verifier Lifeline Program Postpones Soft Launch Date
Due to Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance, the National Verifier has decided to postpone the soft launch date for the Lifeline Program from December of 2017 sometime next year...
Last updated: December 11, 2017
BDAC’s Third Meeting Invites Public Comments
The Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee has released the first vote and discussion items and is seeking public comment on various issues. ...
Last updated: November 22, 2017
November 2017 Map of the Month: Sole Provider Areas
There are still quite a few areas in Utah that have a sole provider of high speed broadband service. This is more likely in rural communities and remote areas where...
Last updated: November 22, 2017
UETN Unveils An Updated Broadband Network Operations Center
On Thursday, November 9th, a “state-of-the-art” broadband network operations center was unveiled at the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) on the University of Utah campus. ...
Last updated: November 16, 2017
Utah Has Decided to “Opt-In” to FirstNet
On Tuesday, November 6th, Governor Herbert announced that Utah has now opted in to using FirstNet for its Public Safety First Responders, making it the 31st state and territory to opt...
Last updated: November 15, 2017
GOED Receives NSGIC Geospatial Excellence Award
The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) recognized individuals and organizations in Utah, including Kelleigh Cole’s excellence within the Utah’s Broadband Outreach Center, for a Geospatial Excellence Award....
Last updated: November 15, 2017
USDA Rural Development Gives Loan to Broadband in Utah
A Utah company will receive $16,687,000 in USDA Loans toward broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved areas. ...
Last updated: November 15, 2017
FirstNet Connects Directly with Tribal Nations
FirstNet has confirmed that the agency plans to work directly with tribal entities in planning and building the public safety network. ...
Last updated: November 2, 2017