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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
SlideShare: slideshare.net/UtahBroadband