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.
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 on FirstNet and ways to be prepared for emergencies.
August 2017 Map of the Month: Fiber and Other Maps from UDOT’s UPlan Site
UPlan: UDOT’s mapping portal
The August broadband map of the month is the collection of map data and viewers that comprise the UDOT UPlan interactive map website. This choice was inspired by a presentation at the most recent meeting of the Utah Broadband Advisory Council featured an innovative UDOT project to extend fiber optic broadband service using micro-trenching within the roadway.
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 for a nomination, rejoined the commission for another five-year term. Continue reading
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 it oversees out of private banking and into the US Treasury.
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 II.
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.
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 technologies and other resources to meet the needs of rural citizens.
The New Look for our Website
We have just uploaded our brand new website layout to the Utah Broadband Outreach Center. Continue reading
Point of the Mountain Development
As Lehi and Draper, commonly referred to as the Point of the Mountain, move forward to move the Draper Prison site to another location in west Salt Lake City, community and business leaders are working to ensure that appropriate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of new developments. Continue reading