2. Purpose
To develop a
statewide map of
available broadband
services and a plan to
increase broadband
adoption and
deployment in the
state.
Utah Broadband
Project
4. Residential Broadband on Tribal Lands
Basic 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.
99.97%
0.00
Basic Coverage
Y
N
32.34
67.66
Education Coverage
Y
N
7. 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
8.
9. 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
10.
11. Tara Thue
Manager, Utah Broadband Project
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Contact:
tthue@utah.gov
Web: broadband.utah.gov
@utahbroadband
