Last month, the Utah Broadband Project published a Public Access Page, listing public facilities, throughout the state, where computer access and wireless Internet is available and free for general use. For...
Last updated: March 17, 2014
FCC to Host Rural Broadband Workshop Featuring UEN
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be hosting a Rural Broadband Workshop on March 19, 2014. This workshop will focus on the importance of broadband in rural America and include presentations designed to discuss the impact...
Last updated: March 14, 2014
FCC Seeks Input for E-Rate Program – Comments Due April 7
Utah’s schools and libraries are able to obtain discounts on telecommunications and Internet access through funds from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate program. Recently, the FCC announced they are seeking comments on changes to the E-rate...
Last updated: March 12, 2014
New FCC Mobile Speed Test Apps for iOS and Android
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched crowd-sourcing apps for Android and iOS mobile devices, designed to measure mobile broadband and contribute to an open data resource that can be...
Last updated: February 28, 2014
February 2014 Map of the Month: Number of Fixed Broadband Providers per Block
This month’s installment in our Map of the Month series looks at the number of broadband providers capable of providing a ‘fixed’ broadband connection at a defined advertised speed threshold...
Last updated: February 21, 2014
FCC Seeking Comment on Experimental Rural Trials
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on potential experimental programs which will allow funding from the Connect America Fund (CAF) to go to rural broadband providers for pilot projects. These...
Last updated: February 19, 2014
The Utah Broadband Project Highlighted in 2014′s FilmUtah Magazine
This year’s FilmUtah magazine features an article on the Utah Broadband Project and the importance of broadband for filmmakers. The article focuses on how technology is changing the ways films...
Last updated: February 13, 2014
Schools and Libraries Receive Increased Funding for Broadband Development
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced an additional investment of $2 billion over the next two years to support broadband development in schools and libraries. The additional $2 billion will...
Last updated: February 10, 2014
Come Visit Broadband on the Hill
The Utah Broadband Project will be hosting booths at the Utah State Capitol this week for Maps on the Hill and Utah’s Rural Legislative Day. This is a great opportunity...
Last updated: January 28, 2014
2014 Utah Broadband Demand Survey Update
The Utah Broadband Project, in conjunction with Utah State University and Southern Utah University, recently completed a comprehensive survey of non-adoption of broadband in Utah. The survey provides additional research to...
Last updated: January 28, 2014