Why is Broadband Development Important?Broadband infrastructure is critical to attracting businesses, supporting education, healthcare, public safety and

economic development in both urban and rural areas.

How has Broadband Planning Supported Infrastructure Deployment in Utah?

Aligned the efforts of over 50 private broadband providers, UDOT, UEN, DTS, public safety agencies and other partners.

Worked with over 250 stakeholders to form state and regional plans to identify best practices and support private sector deployment.

Worked with state leadership and partners to submit com-ments that changed federal policies that would have nega-tively impacted funding for broadband in Utah, particularly in rural school districts.

Why is Broadband Mapping Critical to Infrastructure Deployment?

Identifi es communities and individuals with reduced access to services.

Helps providers and key stakeholders, including cities and counties, plan for future broadband development activities.

Helps identify providers and communities that may be eligible for federal funding opportunities.

Provides state leadership with vital data to make broad-band policy decisions.

Broadband Initiatives that may be Undertaken in the FutureConvene PartnersContinue the Utah Broadband Advisory Council to develop strategies to deploy broadband infrastructure in Utah

Market Cutting-Edge InfrastructureLaunch the nations fi rst Commercial Broadband Map to support business recruiting efforts

Why should Utah Continue to Map Broadband Services?Federal broadband mapping data will not be as

accurate as Utah-collected data

Are Other States Continuing Broadband Planning?

Not pursuing ongoing funding

Considering pursuing fundingPlan to continue broadband efforts

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FCC DSL DataUtah DSL Data

Minnesota recently asked states if they plan to continue broadband planning efforts

What is an Estimated Cost for Continuing this Effort?Federal funding for project activities and grant closeout will terminate on March 31, 2015 and activities will stop. The program would require one-time funding of approximately $125,000 for FY2015 and $500,000 ongoing funds (a 50%+ reduced budget

from the $1.2 million annual federal budget the program is currently operating under.

Help Communities Increase SpeedsEncourage broadband deployment in communi-ties throughout Utah by utilizing best practices, particularly in rural areas

Help Organizations Improve Utilization of TechnologyEstablish a program to help businesses and cities get online