The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2021 includes several provisions that address broadband deployment, digital inclusion, and broadband affordability through direct appropriations to federal agencies. This …
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Updated July 15, 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 …
Updated December 15, 2020 The Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II) is part of the FCC’s reform and modernization of its universal service support programs. CAF II support is being …
On December 7, 2020, the FCC announced 180 winning bids in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction (Auction 904). Almost 99% of the areas available in the …
Updated December 7, 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 …
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Introduction: The Center of Excellence (CoE) requested the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) to facilitate network providers, device manufactures and application vendors to provide first responders with technologies such as a …
Read below for this quarter’s CBO highlights, including the release of the Governor’s Broadband Initiatives Report, broadband support for Tribal Nations, how we are working to connect students for remote …
The new Broadband Advisory Board convenes on December 3, 2020, at 10 a.m. Open news bulletin in a new window
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 …
The Colorado Broadband Office hosted a special webinar series focusing on student connectivity. The goal of these webinars is to shine a light on the complex issue of ensuring broadband …
In March 2020, the Director of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (UMUT) Mógúán Behavioral Health Program (MBHP) contacted the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) about their need to communicate with clients …
On Friday March 3, 2017, Governor Hickenlooper announced Anthony (Tony) Neal-Graves as the executive director to lead Colorado’s Broadband Office. Neal-Graves will be responsible for driving the state’s broadband strategy, …
This article from Slate.com contains a great overview of the mapping efforts at the national level, highlighting the issues encountered with the data sources, collection process, methods of defining “served”. …
Accessing Broadband/Internet Services Home Internet In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many Coloradans are being asked to work, learn, and access essential services remotely. If you have questions about your …
One of the highlights for the broadband community in Colorado is the annual Mountain Connect Broadband Development Conference. As has become the custom, this year’s conference was bigger and better …
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 …
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 …
On Friday October 30, 2020, Governor Jared Polis released the Broadband Initiatives Report which outlines the state’s vision to create economic opportunity for Coloradans and accomplish the administration’s Bold Four …
Want to learn how to use the Colorado Broadband Map? Check out this quick tutorial: About the Colorado Broadband Map The Colorado Broadband Office has two different mapping applications: The …
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 …
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 …
Find up-to-date resources for schools at the Colorado Department of Education Learning at Home page. Technology Resources Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Coronavirus page: Coronavirus (COVID-19) EdTech Guidance International Society …
In May, 2020, we launched the Broadband Stories survey to find out about Coloradans’ experience using the internet during the pandemic. We knew that reliance on broadband had become even …