Utah Native American Summit August 14, 2013

PurposeTo develop a

statewide map of available broadband

services and a plan to increase broadband

adoption and deployment in the

state.

Utah Broadband Project

Website: broadband.utah.gov

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Residential Broadband on Tribal LandsBasic Needs• Nearly 100% have access to

basic broadband that allows for basic web functionality, such as web browsing or checking email.

Home Office/Education Needs• Only 30% have access to

broadband sufficient to allow for basic functionality, plus video streaming and photo uploads/downloads.

1.00

0.00Basic Coverage

YN 32.34

67.66

Education Coverage

YN

Utah’s Most Unserved Counties

1.Kane 2.Rich 3.Grand 4.Juab 5.Beaver

Current Project Initiatives

Utah Broadband

Advisory Council

Regional Broadband

Planning Councils

Ongoing Biannual

Data Submissions

Sustainable Address

Point Data

Regional Broadband Planning Councils

Tasked with:• Identifying regional issues,

priorities and goals related to broadband deployment and adoption

• Participating in regional and state broadband outreach

• Creating community awareness about broadband related issues; ‐Formalizing a regional broadband plan

Federal News and Updates

FCC’s Native Nations Office www.fcc.gov/topic/native-nations– Broadcast : August 20 Webinar regarding tribes

applying for FM radio broadcasting– Tribal Mobility Fund: December reverse auction

for unserved (mobile wireless) tribal areas– Tribal Government Engagement Obligation: FCC

requiring telecom companies receiving federal support to engage with tribal leaders

Tara ThueManager, Utah Broadband Project

Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Contact:tthue@utah.gov

Web: broadband.utah.gov @utahbroadband