MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Could Assist Nearly One-Third of Idahoans Program may lower the monthly cost of broadband service for hundreds of thousands of Idahoans for remote work, learning and other uses BOISE, Idaho (June 7, 2021) — Nearly one-third of Idahoans may…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces Special June Meeting BOISE, Idaho (June 4, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board will meet on Monday, June 7, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. MST. The board is responsible for creating a statewide broadband plan for structuring,…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces First Meeting BOISE, Idaho (May 25, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST. The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board was created within the Idaho Department of Commerce by…
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Ziply™ Fiber bringing gig-speed fiber to 22 new markets in 2021 State officials applaud the company’s fiber construction and service launches; Since the company began in May 2020, Ziply Fiber has expanded fiber to 17 new markets and added more than 400 employees across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana Kirkland, Washington — April 30,…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Over $38 Million Awarded for Broadband Expansion in Idaho BOISE, Idaho (January 21, 2021)— The Idaho Department of Commerce granted $38,361,250 to complete 83 broadband expansion projects in Idaho through the Idaho Broadband Grant. The grant funded projects across Idaho improved broadband infrastructure…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Adjusts Broadband Grant Program Award Dates BOISE, Idaho—July 29, 2020— The Idaho Department of Commerce is extending the anticipated notice of award date for all Idaho Broadband Grant program applicants. Applicants without challenges to their applications will be notified of award…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Announces Broadband Grant Review Committee BOISE, Idaho—July 20, 2020— Governor Brad Little has appointed a committee to review and make recommendations on Idaho Broadband Grants to Idaho Commerce. Committee members include: Senator Jim Patrick, Chair, Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee Representative…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Idaho Broadband Grant Program BOISE, Idaho—June 29, 2020— The Idaho Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Idaho Broadband Grant program. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal. The Idaho Broadband grant program was…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Task Force Announces September Meeting BOISE, Idaho (September 19, 2019) — The Idaho Broadband Task Force will meet on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MST. The meeting will be held in the East Conference Room in the JR…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Taylor Walker Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 taylor.walker@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Task Force Announces July Meeting BOISE, Idaho (July 15, 2019) — The Idaho Broadband Task Force will meet Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST. The meeting will be held in the Forest Ballroom at the Red Lion Hotel (1357…
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