President Trump announced late last month his intention to nominate Brandan Carr for the last remaining seat in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ...
Last updated: July 18, 2017
July 2017 Map of the Month: ‘Where’ for the Utah Residential Broadband Map
Over 6 years ago the Utah Broadband Outreach Center first released the state’s Residential Broadband Map (original KSL press release). Since then, Utah’s over 60 broadband providers have worked with the...
Last updated: July 17, 2017
Trump to Include Rural Broadband into Infrastructure Proposal
President Trump announced that rural broadband will be included in his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. He discussed his plans on a campus tour last week saying it is crucial to...
Last updated: June 28, 2017
June 2017 Map of the Month: Broadband Coverage Statistics Over Time
The Broadband Outreach Center began collecting residential broadband coverage maps from providers over six years ago....
Last updated: June 28, 2017
Rural Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Application Open
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has announced a grant for Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) to be awarded for Fiscal year 2017. ...
Last updated: June 27, 2017
Accelerated Review of Communication Projects on Federal Lands and Property
On May 8, 2017, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) issued a Program Comment for an accelerated review of communication projects on Federal Lands and Property....
Last updated: June 27, 2017
McKinsey Publishes Internet of Things Update
According to a recent McKinsey article, Internet of Things adoption has optimistic outlooks on new technological advances as well as plenty of room for growth and innovation....
Last updated: June 27, 2017
Jessica Rosenworcel Nominated as FCC Commissioner
President Donald Trump has announced his nomination for Jessica Rosenworcel to fill the democratic slot at the Federal Communications Commission....
Last updated: June 27, 2017
AT&T and FirstNet Releases State Plans
As of June 19th, AT&T has released state plans for implementation of the FirstNet emergency network. Each state’s governor can either “opt-in” or “opt-out” for this state-wide safety plan before the...
Last updated: June 22, 2017
April 2017 Map of the Month: ‘Where For’ locate.utah.gov
In May of 2015, the Broadband Outreach Center first launched the Utah Economic Development map (locate.utah.gov). This web map application allows companies and site selectors to interactively explore Utah from...
Last updated: April 27, 2017