Utah Broadband Project
OVERVIEW The Utah Broadband Project is a joint effort between the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Department of Technology Services’ Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC), that is responsible for mapping broadband service availability and developing a plan to increase broadband adoption and deployment in the state. The project works with stakeholders to identify critical unserved or underserved areas and populations.
The Utah Broadband Advisory Council Formed in June 2011, the Utah Broadband Advisory Council meets regularly to examine the condition of broadband adoption and deployment in the state of Utah and provides the Governor and Legislature with recommendations and policy guidance. Members of the Council represent a diverse group of interests including economic development, state and local government, healthcare, education, libraries, transportation, public safety, and tribal entities. The Advisory Council released their inaugural report in June 2012. The report details the programs and organizations that have made Utah a leader in broadDo you know how your community stacks up? Go to broadband.utah.gov and use the interactive map to enter your location into the search box to see the coverage in your area.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2013 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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