Will increase access to affordable, high-speed internet...
Last updated: December 7, 2022
FCC’s New National Broadband Map
On February 22, 2018 the Federal Communications Commission updated the National Broadband Map, replacing the original map that was released seven years ago by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration...
Last updated: February 28, 2018
FCC Repeals Net Neutrality
The FCC has just released the final Order in the Federal Register to eliminate Net Neutrality. The Repeal will take place on April 23rd with further changes will happen after that...
Last updated: February 26, 2018
Connect America Fund Eligible Areas
The FCC has put out an updated map that identifies census block groups that are eligible for the CAF II Auction (Auction 93). The auction will use competitive building to allocate...
Last updated: January 29, 2018
BDAC’s Third Meeting Invites Public Comments
The Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee has released the first vote and discussion items and is seeking public comment on various issues. ...
Last updated: November 22, 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
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
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
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