Listed below is a press release from the Governor’s Office of Information Technology announcing the online broadband access map. This mapping project was mandated by the passage of SB08-215 in recognition of the importance of broadband for economic development, and begins the process of expanding broadband access by first identifying those communities which do NOT have such access.

This map will provide the basis for securing additional federal funding (ARRA stimulus funding and otherwise) to deploy broadband in Colorado’s rural communities. To that end, it is important that you take time to view the initial map which has just been posted and provide input as to its accuracy and your personal perspective on the availability of broadband in your area.

Please visit the Connect Colorado webpage and do TWO things:
1) Click on the “Mapping” tab and view the “Interactive Map” by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. You can ZOOM in with this map to view how much broadband access is attributed to YOUR area. (Refer to the legend in the left-hand margin to interpret the color codes associated with the various broadband carriers.)
2) From either the “Home” page of the “Mapping” page, click on the 4 ‘bubbles’ on the right side and provide your first-hand perspective about the availability of broadband in your area and the importance of it to you and your community. Your input will help refine the map (which will be continuously updated every 6 months) and will help Colorado in its efforts to secure more federal funding to expand broadband access throughout the state.

You may also send a copy of your comments to Dara Hessee in the Office of Information Technology at: dara.hessee@state.co.us