Idaho Broadband

 

A vibrant economy starts with connectivity. Stable, reliable broadband infrastructure positions Idaho communities to attract business and enhance quality of life for their citizens.

• Idaho Broadband Grant Program

  The Idaho Broadband Fund consists of funds appropriated by the legislature for financial assistance of broadband infrastructure in Idaho to promote equal access in economic development, public safety, telehealth and education.

• Request for Broadband Project Proposals 

  The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board is requesting information on broadband infrastructure needs in the state of Idaho. This information will be submitted in the form of a broadband infrastructure project proposal.

• Idaho Broadband Advisory Board

  The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board will create a statewide plan for structuring, prioritizing and dispersing grants from the Idaho Broadband Fund.

Additional Idaho Broadband Resources

• Past Idaho Broadband Grant Program Funded Projects

  Learn more about the statewide projects that have been reimbursed by the Idaho Broadband Grant Program.

• Idaho BroadbandNow Map

  Combination of data from FCC, NTIA and other sources, giving county and city statistics on broadband connectivity including pricing, providers and advertised speeds.

• NTIA Indicator of Broadband Need Map

  A map from NTIA that represents the areas with the greatest need for broadband in the United States.

• FCC Broadband Map

  Map from the FCC showing residential broadband connectivity as reported by ISPs to the FCC. Data is reported down to the Census block level but may overstate reported service since providers may not offer service to every home in that Census block.

• Idaho Broadband Task Force

  Information on the Idaho Broadband Task Force, meetings, and recommendations.

• Idaho Department of Transportation Dig Once Map

  Idaho Department of Transportation’s Dig Once Map allows communities and ISPs to take advantage of earth-moving activities to deploy conduit and fiber more effectively.

• Local Highway Transportation Advisory Committee Map

  Map from LHTAC showing projects in pre-design, design, bidding and construction phases. Allows for communities and ISPs to take advantage of activities to deploy conduit and fiber more effectively.

• Wi-Fi Locations Available to Idaho Students

  Public Wi-Fi locations in Idaho reported from the Idaho Commission for Libraries including locations that are available for public use.

• Test Your Broadband Speed and Speed Test Guide 

• Telecommunications Assistance Avaliable

  Assistance opportunities and the latest efforts currently avaliable to help our communities, schools, families, and businesses stay connected.

For further broadband related inquiries, contact us at 833-713-3272 or via email.