Public Utilities and Technology Interim Committee 2014
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UTAH BROADBAND INTERACTIVE MAP
User Numbers January 2013-December 2013: 13,264 January 2014-October 31, 2014: 5,175
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
Utah Broadband Advisory Council was formed in 2011 and convenes to discuss the status of broadband adoption
and deployment around the state.
UTAH BROADBAND PROJECT 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Coordinating Deployment-Completed a statewide Regional Broadband Planning Effort with over 19 cities, 12 elected officials , 40 Internet providers , 10 libraries, 5 healthcare institutions, 4 Native American Tribes and 49 businesses participating.
Growing Awareness-Hosted a Statewide Broadband Tech Summit, with over 250 participants it’s first year, who were interested in strengthening Utah’s broadband.
Objective Analysis-Completed a statewide survey, to determine broadband adoption trends.
Emerging Frontiers- Completed a mobile broadband drive test, driving over 6,000 miles of Utah roads.
UTAH BROADBAND PLAN
Promote broadband deployment best practices, especially in rural Utah
Launch the Nation’s first Commercial Broadband Map
Help schools, libraries and tribal centers obtain high-speed connections
Help businesses and cities get online
Serve as a state broadband policy advisor