native american summit presentation
Post on 14-Sep-2014
479 views
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
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
Tweet Us!@Utahbroadband
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:[email protected]
Web: broadband.utah.gov @utahbroadband