On October 13 ConnectHome with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City hosted a celebration referred to as Bridging the Gap that distributed 300 computers and mobile hotspots. Bridging the Gap...
Last updated: October 23, 2017
Gigabit Opportunity Act
The Gigabit Opportunity Act bill has been introduced to the senate to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones. ...
Last updated: September 26, 2017
Utah #1 For Bridging Broadband Gap
Utah is ranked #1 of the top ten in the nation for bridging the broadband gap within the state, according to the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. ...
Last updated: September 26, 2017
New Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Chair Appointed
Chairman Pai has appointed Elizabeth Bowles to serve as Chair of the Broadband Deployment (BDAC) Advisory Committee. ...
Last updated: September 26, 2017
ULCT 2017 Convention
The Utah League of Cities and Towns Convention in downtown Salt Lake City recently featured a local panel on digital inclusion....
Last updated: September 22, 2017
September 2017 Map of the Month: ‘Extra Coverage’ in the FCC Form 477 Broadband Maps
Our September map of the month revisits a topic that we explored in October of 2014 — how Utah’s broadband coverage is overrepresented in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Form...
Last updated: September 21, 2017
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
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
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
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