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:
Learn more about the Northwest Colorado Broadband fiber project in Steamboat Springs in the Steamboat Pilot article:
BroadbandUSA recently published a page highlighting the broadband programs, funding, and contact information for each state. The site gives a high level overview of resources available in each state. Visit …
According to a new study from Ookla, Colorado is ranked the 14th fastest state for average fixed broadband download speeds. Read more at GovTech.com:
On December 13, the USDA announced a new program to create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America offering up to $600 million in loans and grants to build broadband infrastructure. …
If you are a public safety or government agency that is a current FirstNet, Built with AT&T customer or interested in transitioning to this service, the Colorado Broadband Office’s (CBO) …
Over the last 18 months the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) has seen success and loss. The two greatest successes have been the passage of SB18-002 and rural access improvements. SB18-002 …
The Issue: Every year people make the pilgrimage to picturesque Telluride in the San Juan Mountains for the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. This year, the 45th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival …
EducationSuperHighway, our partner on the Kids Link Colorado Initiative, has released the 2018 State of the States report, which tracks progress toward the K-12 broadband connectivity goals established by the …
The first home in Centennial is officially lit up with Ting fiber-optic internet. The effort to provide gigabit service in Centennial began in 2013 when Centennial voters chose to opt …
See story from CBS4: Open in new Window
State and federal lawmakers aim to improve broadband access by funding expansion projects, bolstering research, and streamlining policies and procedures.
This article from the July 2018 issue of Broadband Communities Magazine highlights the Estes Park, Colorado project to utilize aerial conduit for its smart grid and for a potential future …