Changes are coming to the data collection process for broadband availability mapping data. Since 2010, states have collected data from providers, and then submitted a compilation of the data to the...
Last updated: July 23, 2014
FCC Launches Rural Broadband Experiments
In an effort to increase broadband access in rural areas, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced details of its upcoming Rural Broadband Experiments program....
Last updated: July 21, 2014
FCC Releases E-Rate Modernization Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released an order making reforms to the E-Rate Program. In modernizing the E-Rate program, the FCC plans to support cutting-edge technology in K-12 public education...
Last updated: July 17, 2014
FCC Announces Universal Service Fund Strike Force
Chairman Tom Wheeler of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the creation of a Universal Service Fund (USF) Strike Force, which will focus on protecting the USF and all other funding programs...
Last updated: July 15, 2014
FCC Seeks Comments on Connect America Phase II Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting comments for the new Connect America Phase II Order, which was released in June detailing the proposal for the Connect America Phase II...
Last updated: June 25, 2014
FCC Plans to Set New Net Neutrality Rules – Seeks Public Comment
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to advance a proposal that has a far reaching impact on the future of the Internet. Known as net neutrality, the FCC is proposing...
Last updated: May 27, 2014
FCC to Host E-Rate Modernization Workshop
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is holding an E-Rate Modernization Workshop on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM EDT. This workshop will focus on how to achieve...
Last updated: May 2, 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
New FCC Mobile Speed Test Apps for iOS and Android
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched crowd-sourcing apps for Android and iOS mobile devices, designed to measure mobile broadband and contribute to an open data resource that can be...
Last updated: February 28, 2014