Broadband Advisory Council Meeting June 2014
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Regional planning presentations at the Utah Broadband Project Advisory Council meeting June 19, 2014.
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Broadband Advisory Council Meeting June 2014
- 1. Bear River Regional Broadband Access Plan State Broadband Advisory Council Thursday, June 19th, 2014
- 2. Regional Goals • Improve Economic Opportunity • Government Regulation & Investment • Improve Access to Health Care • Promote Education & Awareness • Increase Community Access
- 3. Regional Recommendations • Collect More Information on Business Needs • Identification of Infrastructure Needs • Advocate for Regulatory Changes for Telehealth • Improve Public Access Points
- 4. Going Forward • Continued Local Conversations • Telehealth Pilot • Informational Materials • Advocacy in Local and Regional Planning Activities
- 5. Always Have a Backup Plan Never Underestimate the Bandwidth of a Station Wagon Full of Backup Tapes Hurtling Down the Highway – Andrew S. Tanenbaum
- 22. RECOMMENDATIO NS P R E S E N T AT I O N J U N E 1 9 B Y A M Y L . P E T E R S S O U T H E A S T E R N U T A H A S S O C I A T I O N O F L O C A L G O V E R N M E N T S
- 23. Southeastern Utah Broadband Planning Council
- 24. MISSION TO bring about the awareness of broadband services and current infrastructure TO encouraging local businesses, residences and public officials to work together in bringing broadband into their local area TO promote and strengthen networking between the public and private entities with their broadband providers
- 25. KEY ISSUES Large geographical distances Unreliable services that make it difficult to sustain & attract businesses Small communities with seasonal High- Volume Tourism Marketing campaigns & educating consumers Funding Challenges & Legislature controls Utah Navajo Nation sparse population & need for physical addresses
- 26. RECOMMENDATIONS
- 27. Recommendation Highlights Economic Development Education, Healthcare and Public Safety Telecommunication Providers and Consumers Local Governments
- 28. Economic Development Continue Local Coordination Efforts – Develop a Regional Strategy to Increase Tribal Broadband Access – Increase Access to Tourist Areas –
- 29. Telecommunication Providers and Consumers Form Public-Private Partnerships to Increase Coordination – Provide a Mechanism for Consumer/Provider Coordination –
- 30. Education, Healthcare and Public Safety Increase Utilization of Funding Mechanisms – SE Association could continue to work with the Utah Broadband Project and identify facilities who do not currently have high-speed Internet access and educate them on the availability of these resources. The Association could work with these facilities to coordinate with UEN, the Utah Telehealth Network and First Net to help secure funding.
- 31. Local Governments Amend Planning Documents to Encourage Broadband Deployment – Develop Strategies to Increase Competition – Develop Strategies to Utilize Local Funding to Encourage Infrastructure Deployment –
- 32. CONCLUSION Networking provides a greater opportunity to develop partnerships Creating a synergy in Southeastern Utah Communities engages entities, provides community awareness and accessibility to products Success of this plan was made possible with the support of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Broadband Project Team, the Public Service Commission, the Department of Technology Services’ Automated Geographic Reference Center and Local Community Input!
- 34. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & CONSIDERATION!
- 35. For Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington County SOUTHWEST UTAH REGIONAL BROADBAND PLAN Five County Association of Governments
- 37. Status of Broadband Internet service stifles economic development in some rural areas while providing great opportunities in others Working with federal land managers, although essential for expansion, is difficult and cumbersome Demand for more data for education, industry and health sectors is increasing exponentially. Cooperation between public and private sector improves overall service KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
- 38. 1. PROLIFERATION OF A VARIETY OF OPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, HIGH-SPEED RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE 2. REDUNDANCY AND HIGHER BANDWIDTH IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS, BUSINESS PARKS AND OTHER POTENTIAL SITES FOR BUSINESSES TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES 3. INCREASED BANDWIDTH IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, HOSPITALS AND PUBLIC ACCESS SITES TO ACCOMMODATE GREATER DATA USAGE 4. IMPROVED COOPERATION BETWEEN INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO EXPAND THE NETWORK OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE REGIONAL GOALS
- 39. Disseminate information about broadband mapping tool to prospective businesses Development of detailed broadband plans for local jurisdictions Enhance broadband database to include available infrastructure and project schedules Improve coordination with the Utah Education Network (UEN) to expand broadband access and capacity PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS
- 40. Refine grant policies to provide broadband service for small providers in rural and isolated areas State Liaison Program for cooperating with public land managers Remove barriers and support the private sector to lead the charge to expand broadband infrastructure Ongoing regional broadband coordination PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Editor's Notes
- Will perform regional business use/adoption survey Regional infrastructure identification and prioritization ongoing, statewide plan will help consolidate state priorities Insurance/Medicaid coverage, privacy, etc. need to be addressed at State level at minimum, possibly federal In our region, much of the infrastructure is in place, we just need to access it better for libraries, schools, etc.
- Advisory council and other meetings Telehealth & health services provider test project Materials to educate public on access points and different uses of different broadband services Maintain communication with local planners, continue to advocate for broadband issues in housing, transportation, economic development plans, etc.
- Overall, boasting public awareness, documenting resources and identifying activities we can achieve for deployment and adoption of broadband throughout Southeastern Utah communities.
- Large distances (geographic gaps) between communities costs millions of dollars for infrastructure Consumers are not receiving information on services available in the local area. If consumers do receive ads they are in the form of generic advertisements where many services by the provider are not available in that local area. Difficulty with sustaining and attracting business in rural areas due to the inconsistent upload and download speeds; plus unreliable services may be due to issues such as satellite interference. Rural population combined with high-volume of tourism Ability to provide a wireless network to handle mass use (such as connecting schools in buildings and libraries and hotels). Funding is at the mercy of legislature that in control at the time and more rural representation is needed. Finding ways to bring technology into the classroom while closing the teacher-technology gap with effective trainings. Software updates/changes occur before teachers become familiar with utilizing it (teacher-technology gap). Funding challenges from providers while dealing with geography, marketing campaigns to meet technology, physical connections, ad material and population density. Know how to educate potential/current customers for utilizing current/new technology and customer actual need of broadband. (How do you teach customers on what type and how much service they need?) Utah Navajo Nation does not have an addresses for delivery, which is a public safety issue since the landline needs to have a physical address. Redundancy of lines (to reduce the possibility of service interruption).
- Recommendation Summary Economic Development: The SEBPC is necessary and recommends the state support come through the AOGs to continue collective momentum. Education, Healthcare and Public Safety: Continuation of partnerships with local and state entities are an essential piece in bringing high learning standards and quality healthcare to rural communities. Telecommunication Providers and Consumers: Customers and providers should communicate more about their needs for faster and more efficient service. Providers should listen to their customers’ needs, help educate consumers on technology and advertise appropriately for the area. The AOG for each region should continue being the coordinating body. Local Governments: County administrations should work with state and local providers to encourage competition for broadband services in their local areas. Local administrators should invite broadband providers to the table to discuss future community improvements and General Plans.
- Continue Local Coordination Efforts – A local coordinating body can continue efforts & meet on a regular basis. Networking provided through the SEBPC creates a neutral and positive roll for a coordinating body. As monetary support comes from the state for the AOGs to continue coordination. Planning council acts as the lead facilitator for this region (gather current data and coordinate group meetings while disseminating federal and state information) If there is state/federal monetary assistance, the AOG could set up an application process to involve a neutral rating and ranking committee. Through efforts to build relationships with existing business, communication providers and state resources will help bridge the gap between rural areas and their broadband needs. As each southeastern county develops & nurtures their partnerships, this will bring about their own challenges and opportunities. Develop a Regional Strategy to Increase Tribal Broadband Access – The Utah portion of the Navajo Nation recognizes the importance of broadband access for businesses in natural resource exploration, education and medical support. In turn, this will enable the nation to prosper. The Navajo Nation should continue to work with the Utah Broadband Project, SE ALG, natural resource companies and other local businesses, as well as UEN to increase capacity to this area. This effort will involve a combination of connecting tribal centers, gaining access to rights-of-way and aggregating demand by connecting providers with business customers, particularly the energy companies in the region. These relationships are moving forward in remote tribal areas and may possibly help these small communities embrace high-speed Internet. SE Assoc. and the Utah Broadband Project could be used as a resource to coordinate these efforts. Increase Access to Tourist Areas – Economic development in Grand and San Juan Counties rely heavily on tourism that brings in a significant source of income to their communities. Businesses in rural areas with a seasonal high-volume tourism understand high-speed broadband and reliable service are vital for their success. In order for these businesses to prosper, it is imperative for them to offer high-speed broadband for their customers. The SE Assoc., Utah Broadband Project, and local communities should work together to identify these areas and hold coordination meetings with providers to identify barriers and develop strategies to assist them in deploying to these regions. Economic development planning and broadband development seem to go hand in hand. Therefore, the momentum of the SE Council is necessary and recommends that state support come through the AOGs to continue this momentum.
- Providers have spoken about the high cost of new markets with their low return on investments; while consumers have spoken about the rudimentary services (in some areas). They both agree the difficulty with small communities is the low population and vast land areas between Form Public-Private Partnerships to Increase Coordination – Partnerships could come through community forums Forums could start using the local chamber of commerce or business/industrial groups to lead a special committee that will bring notice to better broadband services and funding opportunities. Partnerships with community stakeholders, planners and public/private entities will further the opportunity for technology and reliable broadband services. Provide a Mechanism for Consumer/Provider Coordination – SE Association should provide an opportunity for broadband providers and consumers to share information about deployment needs and customer demands. The AOG could host workshops where providers present business plans and solicit community input for future deployment plans. Providers may also offer trainings to help educate consumers on technology. Providers should also consider developing targeted advertising materials that reflect the availability of services in each community. As mentioned through the economic development recommendation above, a coordinating body can continue to bring stakeholders to the table. This coordinating body was offered through identifying and inviting industries to the SEBPC that was established as part of the Utah Broadband Project. Therefore each AOG could continue to be a contact point for each region in the state and facilitate a local coordinating body.
- Education, Healthcare and Public Safety Education, healthcare and public safety are sectors that benefit readily from broadband technology. Continuation of partnerships with local and state entities is a must. These sectors are the driving force behind rural communities’ ability to connect to the world. Utah State University (USU), Utah Educational Network (UEN), the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN), and FirstNet are helping in the expansion of reliable and accessible broadband in the southeastern Utah rural areas. **Increase Utilization of Funding Mechanisms – Education, healthcare and public safety facilities are all eligible for various levels of federal support. Funding mechanisms allow providers to connect these facilities at a discounted rate. SE AOG should work with the Utah Broadband Project to identify facilities who do not currently have high-speed Internet access and educate them on the availability of these resources.
- Local Governments Coordination between local governments and broadband providers is an essential component of increasing broadband access in rural communities. Amend Planning Documents to Encourage Broadband Deployment – Broadband deployment and adoption for communities may rely heavily on local governments to amend their General Plans to address technology infrastructure. Technology is ever changing and must be a part of those plans. The Utah Broadband Project and SEUALG should work together to draft model language that individual communities may use to ensure that broadband infrastructure is considered in building plans and that empty conduit is installed in new developments and during road construction projects. Local communities should also develop a mechanism to inform broadband providers of upcoming construction so they can coordinate the installation of infrastructure. Develop Strategies to Increase Competition – County administrators should work with state and local providers to encourage competition for broadband services in their local areas. Local administrators should invite broadband providers to the table to discuss future community improvements and plans that will enhance broadband access. Local trust could bring in prospective businesses to the region. Develop Strategies to Utilize Local Funding to Encourage Infrastructure Deployment – Establishing partnerships with stakeholders to include providers, businesses owners, consumers of broadband, educational institutions and state/tribal governments AND use of “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” or PILT, private endowments, Co-op with pledges, Transit Room Tax for development and legislation that benefits the local communities This could all help provide initial broadband project start up OR sustain broadband providers through return on investments periods that are longer than normal.
- The American people in this area understand the wide open terrain while incorporating that spirit of the west in 21st Century technology. Rural communities thrive on open spaces, entrepreneurship and the need for advancement. Broadband services provide quality of life through reaching out to distant family, opening up businesses, marketing existing business, educating oneself and having the freedom to choose their entertainment. Reliable broadband services tend to empower our daily lives in the southeastern region of Utah. Accessibility brings about a quality of life and responsibility where individuals are able to be productive citizens.
- Higher Education occurring daily to remote areas of Southern Utah Medical & Laboratory Reports are read immediately by Physicians five hours away; School children are able to research their chosen topic; Credit card transactions are processed immediately (even in blizzard conditions); Encapsulating entrepreneurship with resourcefulness at your fingertips; Tourists can book a hotel in remote canyon land regions; A service veteran speak with their VA Doctors via Telehealth at a local clinic; Unemployed individuals can explore training employment services readily; public libraries provide broadband access to training, employment and services needed for underserved and unserved population s so patrons may advance themselves more easily