Updated May 20, 2020 On January 30, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Report and Order, which establishes the framework for the Rural Digital Opportunity …
Telehealth Resources State Resources COVID-19 in Colorado – Telehealth for providers Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing: COVID-19 State of Emergency Changes to Telemedicine Services Other Resources CMS.gov …
Priority Service for First Responders Many first responders are experiencing busy signals and dropped calls in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a list of mobile providers that offer …
Find up-to-date resources for schools at the Colorado Department of Education COVID-19 Resources for Schools page. Technology Resources Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Coronavirus page: Coronavirus (COVID-19) EdTech Guidance International …
Colorado Safer at Home Order Beginning April 27, 2020, Colorado is in the “Safer-at-Home” phase, however many cities and counties have extended Stay-at-Home orders or approved variances. Critical Infrastructure providers …
Accessing Broadband/Internet Services Home Internet In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many Coloradoans are being asked to work and learn remotely. To support this, many internet service providers have signed …
Visit our page The Federal Corner for updates on programs and proceedings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Updated May 20, 2020 at 12 p.m. On this page you will find broadband news, information, and resources to help communities stay connected during this challenging time. This page will …
Jump to Colorado companies that have signed the KACP On March 13, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the Keep Americans Connected Pledge (KACP) to ensure that Americans do not …
The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) continues to provide innovative solutions to achieve our statewide charter of expanding broadband coverage and quality for all Coloradans, and is on track to achieve …
The lack of broadband access for our farms and ranches “precludes them from using and taking advantage of the new apps and services that broadband will provide.”
Longmont’s NextLight has been bumped out of the top spot (now ranked 3rd in the “All ISPs” category), but are still the fastest ISP in the Northwest US region. Read …
The Trump administration and government regulators unveiled a major push at the White House to accelerate the rollout of the high-speed, next-generation mobile data technology known as 5G.
The city of Glenwood Springs has announced that it will serve as a participating member on the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments’ Project THOR.
USTelecom will pilot a new mapping program in two states: Virginia and Missouri. They say the program will lead to the creation of a better, more accurate nationwide broadband deployment …
Please join me in welcoming Teresa Ferguson to the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) as Director, Federal Broadband Engagement, effective April 15, 2019. In her role she will be the liaison …
Ever wonder what to do with those speed test results? This article has a few suggestions on how to put the test results to good use.
This article from BroadbandBreakfast.com gives a brief overview of the new “American Broadband Initiative”.
The NTIA recently announced its effort to broaden and update the National Broadband Map. The NTIA is initially collaborating with eight states to develop new processes, data, and inputs for …
Earlier this year the FCC released a draft of its 2019 Broadband Deployment Report. This article from PCGamer.com discusses differing information from Microsoft regarding the number of Americans without broadband.
High Country Developers and Forethought.net partner to light up every home and business in Railyard Leadville with Fiber-to-the-Home internet service. Read the announcement to learn more:
This opinion piece by Dr. Christopher Ali, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia, was published in The New York Times on February 6, 2019. Read the piece on …
A recent Pew event highlights need for more accurate broadband data. Read about the event and the key takeaways on the Pew website:
A recent episode of The Indicator from Planet Money podcast visits Hotchkiss, Colorado in Delta County to talk about the economic resurgence driven in part by advances in technology and …
Loveland City Council voted to go forward with bonding to construct a fiber broadband network. Read about it the Reporter-Herald article: