Broadband
Utah Selected to Partner on National Broadband Initiative
One of eight states selected by the NTIA…
April 25, 2019
USDA ReConnect 2019 Deadlines Announced
USDA Rural Development will begin accepting the first round of applications for the Rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program (ReConnect Program) on…
April 2, 2019
GOED Announces Rebecca Dilg to Lead 25k Jobs Initiative and Utah Broadband Outreach Center
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce Rebecca Dilg as the Rural Program Outreach Manager. Dilg…
May 31, 2018
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…
February 28, 2018
FirstNet Testing Begins in Virginia
Public Officials in Richmond, Virginia are testing the FirstNet’s public safety wireless network, as of last month. Richmond and Fairfax…
February 26, 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…
February 26, 2018
CAF Phase II Auction Applications Due
The FCC has taken final actions that are required to launch it’s innovative CAF Phase II auction to expand broadband…
February 22, 2018
US Ignite Smart Air App Kickstart
Utah Ignite has started a Smart Air App challenge that will kick off on March 1st, at 6pm. The kickoff…
February 20, 2018
Executive Orders for Greater Rural Broadband Access
President Trump signed an executive order on January 8th, regarding increased access to broadband in rural America. The purpose of this…
January 29, 2018
Rural Development Announces Update to DLT Grant Program
Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that there will be a regulation…
January 29, 2018
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