2. Utah Broadband
Project
Purpose
To develop a
statewide map of
available broadband
services and a plan to
increase broadband
adoption and
deployment in the
state.
3. What do we know about fixed
wireless service providers in Utah?
4. Overview of
Fixed Wireless
Services in Utah
• 19 providers
• 924,943 HHs
• 95.5% HHs served
• 26 Counties
5.
6. Why should WISPs get involved with
State-led mapping and planning
projects anyway?
7. Do WISPs want to be…
Seen • Federal funding will go to your competitors
• Don’t let your service area look unserved
Heard • Be considered by policymakers without
lobbying
Found • Free marketing…get found by consumers
• WISPs higher speed services stand out
9. Bi-Annual Data Submissions
• Due in March and September each year
– For inclusion in the National Broadband Map
• Our GIS team is ready and willing to help
– Propagation models
– Coverage areas
– Overlay with other metrics or data sources
• Can also update us whenever you make
upgrades, will appear on our state map
10. Utah Broadband Advisory Council
Mission
To examine the condition
of broadband adoption
and deployment in the
State of Utah and to
provide the Governor and
Legislature with
recommendations and
policy guidance related to
the findings of the
Advisory Council.
