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FCC Seeks Comments for 477 Broadband Data Collection

The FCC has released a NPRM to revise it’s current Form 477 that collects voice and broadband data. The comment period ends on September 25, 2017....
Last updated: August 30, 2017
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Public Safety Networks and Natural Disasters

Systems like FirstNet are imperative in man-made and natural disasters.  In the wake of Hurricane Harvey here is some information on FirstNet and ways to be prepared for emergencies....
Last updated: August 30, 2017
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August 2017 Map of the Month: Fiber and Other Maps from UDOT’s UPlan Site

The August broadband map of the month is the collection of map data and viewers that comprise the UDOT UPlan interactive map website. This choice was inspired by a presentation at...
Last updated: August 30, 2017
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Carr and Rosenworcel Sworn in as FCC Commissioners

Both nominees for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) were confirmed for one term each.  Brandon Carr has just been sworn as the newest member. Jessica Rosenworcel, who was also up...
Last updated: August 29, 2017
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USAC Funds Will Transfer to US Treasury

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) announced August 8 that it will transfer more than $9 billion of funds that it oversees out of private banking and into the US...
Last updated: August 29, 2017
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FCC Released Phase II Plans for the Connect America Fund

Chairman Pai of the FCC is proposing a Public Notice to initiate the pre-auction process for Connect America Fund Phase II....
Last updated: August 24, 2017
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Broadband Accessibility and Affordability

According to a new report, availability for accessible and affordable voice and broadband services is still one of the largest issues for rural and low-income America....
Last updated: August 24, 2017
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Rural Library Technology Access

A new report from the Office for Information Technology Policy focuses on the capacity of rural public libraries to use more Internet-enabled technologies and other resources to meet the needs of rural...
Last updated: August 24, 2017
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The New Look for our Website

We have just uploaded our brand new website layout to the Utah Broadband Outreach Center....
Last updated: July 31, 2017
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Point of the Mountain Development

As Lehi and Draper, commonly referred to as the Point of the Mountain, move forward to move the Draper Prison site to another location in west Salt Lake City, community and...
Last updated: July 31, 2017