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
Broadband Accessibility and Affordability
According to a new report, availability for accessible and affordable voice and broadband services is still one of the largest issues for rural and low-income America....
Last updated: August 24, 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
September 2016 Map of the Month: County Broadband Metrics from Address Points
Our July 2016 map featured a statewide map of Utah address points colored by residential-class broadband speed. This month, we’ve used a similar approach to create a graphic that summarizes...
Last updated: September 26, 2016
June 2016 Map of the Month: Where Utah is Connecting to Broadband
This month’s maps explore two important areas that illustrate the important goal of having all Utah communities equipped with high speed broadband service. The first maps look at usage patterns...
Last updated: June 10, 2016
May 2016 Map of the Month: Utah Population Growth Estimates
Utah’s population is on track to more than double by 2060, making it crucial to build and design critical infrastructure with the current, and future, population in mind. This month’s map...
Last updated: May 26, 2016
Fast Internet Helps Utah Score “Innovation Champion” Award
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has recognized Utah as an “Innovation Champion.” This designation was given to Utah and 12 other states showing strength in 10 competencies necessary for technology...
Last updated: May 13, 2016
April 2016 Map of the Month: Blue Stakes, Call Before You Dig!
Planning to dig a hole or otherwise move the earth in Utah? It’s strongly in everyone’s interest, including your own, to contact Blue Stakes before you begin! Our April Map...
Last updated: April 16, 2016
FCC’s Proposed “Broadband Facts” Labels Aim to Inform Consumer Choices
On March 4th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new Consumer Broadband Labels in hopes of improving transparency for fixed and mobile broadband consumers. The new “Broadband Facts” labels draw influence...
Last updated: April 7, 2016
The FCC’s Modernized Lifeline Program Will Subsidize Broadband
The newly updated Lifeline Program will now help low income Americans access high-speed Internet. Voted on by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) March 31, the proposal will allow qualifying consumers...
Last updated: April 4, 2016