The Utah Division of Indian Affairs, Offices of the Utah Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Utah Department of Heritage and Arts and Utah Valley University (UVU) have collaborated to host the 9th...
Last updated: July 16, 2014
U.S. Has Edge in Broadband Deployment Due to Private Investment
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently released an article on global leaders in broadband deployment. This article promotes the United States (U.S.) as the only “large” country placed in the top...
Last updated: July 15, 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
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
Sept 2013 Map of the Month: Mobile BB on USFS and BLM Land
Over 66% of Utah’s lands are owned and administered by the federal government and its agencies. Among the 50 states, only Nevada has a higher percentage. States with a large...
Last updated: September 19, 2013
The President Signs Executive Order to Speed Broadband Deployment
From the White House: We Can’t Wait: President Obama Signs Executive Order to Make Broadband Construction Faster and Cheaper White House Also Announces 100-Partner “US Ignite” Broadband Initiative Tomorrow, the...
Last updated: June 13, 2012