Nearly every aspect of our lives involves technology. When the pandemic required residents to work, learn and connect with people and services from home, it accelerated the need for fast, reliable and affordable broadband access. That’s why we set a goal to connect 99% of Colorado households to high-speed broadband by the end of 2027. Our new Advance Colorado Broadband state-managed grant program will deploy federal funding for projects that invest in capital assets, bridge the state's digital divide and help Coloradans thrive anywhere in the state.
State-Managed Broadband Grant Programs
Resources
Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse & Whistle Blower Reprisal
Report allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in OIT programs or operations.
Compliance Resource Library
We created a series of digital trainings to support state and federal grant awardees, including the State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), Capital Projects Fund (CPF) and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) programs.
Broadband Workforce Development
Historic levels of federal broadband funding are creating thousands of high-quality jobs and careers in construction, engineering and telecom over the next few years. CBO is supporting the effort to fill jobs so broadband projects can be completed on time.
Broadband Ready Community Program
The Colorado Broadband Office program certifies communities as ready for broadband deployment, deeming them on the right track and properly preparing to connect residents to high-speed, reliable internet for the betterment of residents and the community's economy.
Technical Assistance Program
The Technical Assistance Program creates a more equitable opportunity that allows all Colorado communities to participate in upcoming federal grant programs. Through the program, eligible entities qualify for the support and services needed to pursue these once-in-a-generation grant opportunities.
Stakeholder Roundtables
NEW! Quarterly Stakeholder Roundtable
The CBO will hold quarterly stakeholder roundtables starting Mar. 26, 2025. These roundtables replace the bi-monthly Advance Colorado Broadband Roundtable calls. The CBO will provide updates on broadband initiatives and reserve time for Q&A sessions. Register for the Zoom series.
Listen to call recordings on our YouTube channel
Slide Decks
Access recordings from past Community Roundtable meetings by clicking on the date.
- Jan. 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
- Nov. 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
- Sept. - No Call. Join us for Advance-BEAD Office Hours instead.
- July 17, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
- Slides
- No recording available
- May 15, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
- Mar. 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
- Jan. 17, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
- Nov. 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
- Sept. 20, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
- July 19, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
- May 17, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
- March 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
- Jan. 25, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
- Nov. 16, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
- Sept. 21, 2022, 10:30 a.m.
Access recordings from past Industry Roundtable meetings by clicking on the date.
- Jan. 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
- Nov. 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
- Sept. - No Call. Join us for Advance-BEAD Office Hours instead.
- July 16, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
- May 21, 9:30 a.m.
- Mar. 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
- Jan. 16, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
- Nov. 21, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- Sept. 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- July 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- May 16, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- Mar. 21, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- Jan. 17, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
- Nov. 15, 2022, 9:30 a.m.
- Sept. 20, 2022, 9:30 a.m.
The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) established the Advance Colorado Consult Group to solicit input on applications and awards for the Advance Colorado Broadband grant program. Advance Consult Group members are made up of individuals who represent Local Government/Municipal entities, Tribal Territories, Industry Associations, other State agencies, broadband consumers and other key stakeholders.
Meetings, Agendas and Notes
- May 5, 2025
- April 7, 2025
- Mar. 3, 2025
- Feb. 3, 2025
- Jan. 6, 2025
- Dec. 2, 2024
- Nov. 4, 2024
- Sept. 26, 2024
- Aug. 5, 2024
- July 1, 2024
- June 3, 2024
- May 6, 2024
- April 1, 2024
- Mar. 4. 2024
- Feb. 5, 2024
- Jan. 8, 2024
- Dec. 4, 2023
- Nov. 6, 2023
- Intro Meeting
Meeting Recordings can be found on our YouTube channel.
Haitham Ali
Senior IT Project Manager - Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 14
Haitham.Ali@state.co.us, (M) 303.941.4557
Michael Murphy
Senior IT Project Manager - Regions 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Michael.D.Murphy@state.co.us, (M) 720-948-6177
Delia Sanchez
Programs Specialist, Community Engagement
Delia.Sanchez@state.co.us
Region Counties:
- Region 1: Yuma, Washington, Morgan, Weld, Logan, Sedgwick and Phillips
- Region 2: Larimer and Weld
- Region 3: Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams
- Region 4: Park, Teller and El Paso
- Region 5: Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Lincoln and Elbert
- Region 6: Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca
- Region 7: Pueblo
- Region 8: Mineral, Saguache, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos
- Region 9: Montezuma, Dolores, LaPlata, San Juan and Archuleta
- Region 10: Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, San Miguel and Hinsdale
- Region 11: Moffat, Routt, Garfield, Rio Blanco and Mesa
- Region 12: Eagle, Jackson, Grand, Summit and Pitkin
- Region 13: Lake, Chaffee, Fremont and Custer
- Region 14: Huerfano and Las Animas
