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…
August 30, 2017
Public Safety Networks and Natural Disasters
Systems like FirstNet are imperative in man-made and natural disasters. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey here is some information…
August 30, 2017
August 2017 Map of the Month: Fiber and Other Maps from UDOT’s UPlan Site
The August broadband map of the month is the collection of map data and viewers that comprise the UDOT UPlan…
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…
August 29, 2017
USAC Funds Will Transfer to US Treasury
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) announced August 8 that it will transfer more than $9 billion of funds that…
August 29, 2017
FCC Released Phase II Plans for the Connect America Fund
Chairman Pai of the FCC is proposing a Public Notice to initiate the pre-auction process for Connect America Fund Phase…
August 24, 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…
August 24, 2017
Rural Library Technology Access
A new report from the Office for Information Technology Policy focuses on the capacity of rural public libraries to use more Internet-enabled…
August 24, 2017
Education and Industry Partners to Creates IT Pathways
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Silicon Slopes today announced the IT Pathways Program, a partnership with tech…
August 23, 2017
Utah STEM Bus Takes to the Road for the 2017-2018 School Year
Gov. Gary R. Herbert and STEM industry leaders unveiled the Utah STEM Bus (USB) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at…
August 16, 2017
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