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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FirstNet and AT&T Launch First Developer Program

FirstNet and AT&T launched the first developer program that is developed for the nation’s safety responders. The program equips first responders with state-of-the-art communications tools. ...
Last updated: October 26, 2017
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Current 115th Legislation Updates

Broadband has made huge waves in the government at the start of the new year.  The president has signed executive orders to increase the access of broadband to rural areas. ...
Last updated: October 26, 2017
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National Verifier First Wave Regional Trainings

Between now and December 5, 2017, service providers can prepare for the National Verifier launch by familiarizing themselves with the transition process. These are targeted trainings for Colorado, Mississippi, Montana, New...
Last updated: October 26, 2017
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October 2017 Map of the Month: Utah SAGE K-12 Test Scores

Our October Map of the Month depicts proficiency rates, from the Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence (SAGE) tests conducted across Utah’s 41 school districts....
Last updated: October 23, 2017