The NTIA has released a Restructuring Policy Notice for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The Colorado Broadband Office is aware of this guidance and is currently reviewing it. We will communicate the next steps for the BEAD program soon.
We greatly appreciate the effort BEAD applicants put forth in Round 1 and Round 2 and look forward to continuing to work together to connect Coloradans as quickly as possible.
Gov. Polis has signed new legislation that will help pave the way for state funding to enhance wireless service for Colorado residents.
House Bill 25-1080 incentives allows local governments to offer property tax relief, incentive payments, or credits to providers that build or improve wireless infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas. Learn more about HB25-1080.
The Colorado Broadband Office recently released its 2024 Year in Review, which highlights the state's accomplishments in expanding broadband access throughout Colorado over the past year. The report includes key achievements and updates on the progress made toward Colorado's commitment to ensuring all residents and businesses have access to fast, reliable and affordable internet.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded Colorado $12M in a Digital Equity Act Capacity Grant. The funding will support the carrying out of essential digital equity initiatives from the Colorado Digital Access Plan.
CDOT is at the beginning phase of revamping the CDOT Dig Once Program to be in compliance with the MOBILE NOW Act, Sec 607 Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Title 23.
A new broadband project in Crowley County using money awarded from the CBO will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber. Southern Colorado Economic Development District will receive the award and partner with SECOM, a provider in rural Colorado where there is limited high-speed internet access. Learn more about this federally-funded project.
With funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund (CPF), residents of Kiowa and Elizabeth are now enjoying fast, reliable internet access. These communities are the first to benefit from Colorado’s substantial allocation of nearly $1 billion from two federal programs aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure across the state. Read more.
Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration, where individuals and organizations across the nation host events and campaigns to promote and increase digital equity in their communities.
Colorado is taking big steps to connect ALL Coloradans to the digital world. Earlier this year, the Digital Equity Team published Colorado’s first Digital Access Plan.
Potential BEAD applicants can now access the BEAD application in the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Portal, as well as the timelines, key documents and information needed to apply on the Advance-BEAD page of our site.
All 14 of the 2024 CBO Road Shows have now been scheduled for this summer. There are still 6 to go, so make sure to check out the most up-to-date schedule.
The CBO Road Show stops in all 14 of the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Planning Regions.