WISPAPALOOZA October 25, 2012

“Broadband Mapping: What’s in it for you?”

PurposeTo develop a

statewide map of available broadband

services and a plan to increase broadband

adoption and deployment in the

state.

Utah Broadband Project

What do we know about fixed wireless service providers in Utah?

Overview of Fixed Wireless Services in

Utah

• 19 providers• 924,943 HHs • 95.5% HHs served• 26 Counties

Why should WISPs get involved with State-led mapping and planning

projects anyway?

Do WISPs want to be…

• Federal funding will go to your competitors• Don’t let your service area look unservedSeen• Be considered by policymakers without

lobbyingHeard• Free marketing…get found by consumers• WISPs higher speed services stand outFound

How can WISPs be involved?

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

Utah Broadband Advisory Council

MissionTo 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.

Tara ThueManager, Utah Broadband Project

Contact:tthue@utah.gov

Web: broadband.utah.govTwitter: @utahbroadband

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