On April 18th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its application window for the Community Connect Program, a grant program that will provide nearly $12 million in funding...
Last updated: April 25, 2016
April 2016 Map of the Month: Blue Stakes, Call Before You Dig!
Planning to dig a hole or otherwise move the earth in Utah? It’s strongly in everyone’s interest, including your own, to contact Blue Stakes before you begin! Our April Map...
Last updated: April 16, 2016
Outreach Center Meets with Broadband Delegation from China
Today the Utah Broadband Outreach Center met with a broadband delegation from China to present on federal and statewide broadband planning efforts, and to engage in discussion comparing different broadband planning...
Last updated: April 13, 2016
Application Window Open for USDA Broadband Loan Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published its Fiscal Year 2016 Notice of Solicitation for the Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. The Rural Utilities Service...
Last updated: April 11, 2016
Next Century Cities to Provide Grants for Innovative Civic Engagement
Next Century Cities (NCC) has announced its inaugural Next Generation Engagement Awards. Winning cities will be awarded up to $30,000 in financial resources and free technical consulting to implement or...
Last updated: April 11, 2016
SETDA Education Report Examines State Leadership in Broadband Policy
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) with the help of Common Sense Kids Action recently assembled a report to provide information and insight about state policies and practices influencing...
Last updated: April 11, 2016
Government Seeks Feedback on Internet of Things
The federal government is seeking feedback regarding what kind of role it should take in fostering the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). This week, the National Telecommunications and...
Last updated: April 11, 2016
FCC’s Proposed “Broadband Facts” Labels Aim to Inform Consumer Choices
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