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:
Pole Attachments are a critical component of broadband deployment. When fiber is too expensive or too difficult to bury, hanging fiber lines from telephone or electric poles is a more cost-effective option. However, timelines for receivinging approval and cost estimates for ISPs to utilize these poles have been long and can delay broadband projects. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has changed its timeline guidance on this process to speed up broadband deployment.
The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) will run the NTIA’s Benefit of the Bargain Round application window from Monday, July 7, 2025, to Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Find information related to the NTIA’s Benefit of the Bargain Round on the Revised BEAD Grant Program website. Email questions to advance_cbo@state.co.us. All questions and their corresponding answers will be available on our website's FAQ section.
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.
We’re sharing a glimpse behind the scenes of the "Broadband Stories" series of short videos that show the real-life impact of broadband in unique ways. These videos inspire Coloradans to see the effect of this historic broadband investment, even if their homes are not directly connected.
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.
Dove Creek is a small town in southwest Colorado, in Dolores County. Despite its size, it's where the county seat and many other vital community services reside. Due to the rural nature of the area, internet service has been spotty and unreliable for the schools, businesses and residents. Thanks to a USDA ReConnect grant awarded to an internet service provider in rural Utah, every home and business in Dove Creek is now connected to high-speed 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.