Utah Broadband Outreach

About

Advances in economic development, energy efficiency, telecommuting, education and telehealth rely on broadband infrastructure. The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) works with broadband providers, local, state and federal policymakers, consumers, community institutions and other stakeholders to support broadband deployment throughout the state, improve efficiencies and expand statewide access and usage. Utah Code 63-N-501

Since 2010, GOED has collaborated with the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center to develop and maintain up-to-date and accurate statewide maps of available broadband and statewide economic development resources.

The state endorses a broadband plan to increase deployment, bandwidth, adoption, digital inclusion and literacy across the state to businesses, educational anchor institutions, libraries, healthcare centers, tribes and other entities. Broadband is crucial to our global economy and connection to the world.

Broadband Plan (PDF)

Utah Broadband Providers

Advisory Council

Created in 2011, the Utah Broadband Advisory Council coordinates the collaborative statewide effort on broadband adoption and deployment efforts. The Council also provides the governor and Legislature with recommendations and policy guidance. Members of the Council represent a diverse group of interests, including legislators, economic development, state and local government, healthcare, education, libraries, public safety and tribal entities.

Utah Broadband Advisory Council Report

Click here to view the Executive Summary of the Report. (2012)

Meeting Agendas and Other Information

January 12, 2021

Meeting information can be found on our event page.
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Recording of the Broadband Advisory Council Meeting
United Way Digital Inclusion Theory of Change by Daniel Perkins
Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association by Steve Hill, President
Introduction to the USDA & Overview of Rural Utilities Service Programs by Brad Clausen
San Juan School District River Region LAN Access Project by Aaron Brewer, SJ School District Technology Director
Emery Telcom Power Point, San Juan County Update by Jared Anderson COO
Murray School District LTE Power Point by Jason Eyre, Technology Department Coordinator

October 13, 2020

Meeting information can be found on our event page.
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Arcadian Infracom – Fiber backbone from Phoenix to the Wasatch Front by Dan Davis
UDOT Update by Lynne Yocom
State Broadband Initiative by Sarah Young
Broadband Adoption Coordination by Olivia Whiteley
Recording of the Broadband Advisory Council Meeting

July 14, 2020

Utah Broadband Advisory Council Agenda 7_14_2020
Recorded webinar on YouTube.
Allison Stapleton-Shrivastava’s Tableau of demographics and data of statewide broadband coverage and how it compares to major COVID-19 affected areas in Utah. Also available as a PDF.
Liz Gabbetta’s presentation of CARES Act funds managed by Utah State Libraries. Download PDF.
Peter Jay’s Utah Ignite & Smart Cities presentation. Download PDF.
Heath Price of the USDA came prepared with a brief update. More info can be found at usda.gov/reconnect.
Meeting Notes. Download PDF.

April 21, 2020

January 14, 2020

October 8, 2019

https://utahdigitalsummit2019.sched.com

July 9, 2019

June 19, 2018

January 16, 2018

Maps

Map of the Month -> View the archive
Interactive Map Disclaimer -> View here
Broadband Availability Report from State Maps -> View here

WiFi Availability During COVID-19 Crisis View public WiFi availability map View Map

Utah Residential Broadband Availability View Map

Economic Development Map View Map

Events

Contact

_Rural Outreach Manager

Rebecca Dilg

801-538-8681 rdilg@utah.gov