Visionary Broadband announced it has successfully completed a project to bring high-speed fiber internet to over 1,000 new homes and businesses in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The project was supported by a federal Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant, administered through the CBO's Advance Colorado Broadband program. Read more about this project.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Digital Access team are excited to announce Digital Inclusion Week, taking place from October 6-10.
This nationwide event is an annual tradition dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of digital inclusion and celebrating those who work to advance digital equity in their communities. This year, Colorado’s Digital Access Team is focusing on the crucial role that partnerships play in making digital inclusion a reality.
The CBO is excited to announce the Advance Colorado Broadband Mini Grant Program for funds from both the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Approximately $800K is currently available for awards.
For more information on the program please read the Advance Colorado Broadband Mini Grant Program Guidelines and review the map of eligible locations located on the CPF webpage.
As part of the BEAD process the CBO requested public comment on the Final Proposal before submission to the NTIA. The public comment period was held to promote transparency and gather feedback from all of CBO’s stakeholders. As part of our commitment to transparency, the CBO has released a summary of feedback received.
The CBO submitted our Final Proposal for the BEAD grant awards to the NTIA on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The BEAD Final Proposal details the projects we have selected for funding from the NTIA’s Benefit of the Bargain Round, specifying the areas that will receive BEAD funding to add or improve high-speed, reliable internet access. The NTIA will now review our proposal and either approve or revise our BEAD awards.
A visual representation of the proposed CBO BEAD awards is below.
The Final Proposal details the outcomes of the NTIA’s Benefit of the Bargain Round of applications, presenting a map of areas in Colorado that will receive BEAD funding, information on awarded providers, and proposed funding amounts. Colorado intends to connect 48% of eligible locations via fiber, 50% through low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, and 2% using wireless providers.
The annual Mountain Connect Conference brings together key broadband collaborators from across the country. This year's conference will be held August 4-6 at the Downtown Denver Sheraton Hotel in Denver, Colorado.
Come see Colorado Broadband Office staff members on the following panels:
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.