BEAD Program Framework for Broadband Funding in Utah

This document is a technical report detailing the BEAD Program's impact assessment for broadband funding in Utah as of January 2024. It outlines the number of unserved and underserved locations eligible for funding, with a specific focus on the deployment of broadband services in rural areas. The report indicates that approximately 50.3K locations in Utah are eligible, with 31.7K classified as unserved and 18.6K as underserved. The total estimated funding available for these projects amounts to $464 million, which includes $317 million allocated from BEAD funds and an estimated provider match of $146 million. The document also discusses various deployment scenarios for fiber and fixed wireless technologies, highlighting the trade-offs between maximizing fiber coverage and retaining funds for other eligible programs. It concludes with key findings on the funding sufficiency to reach all eligible locations with high-speed broadband.