This 2020 broadband plan from the State of Utah summarizes the history of State broadband initiatives and outlines strategic goals and initiatives to continue to steer the course of deploying and expanding broadband in the State. These initiatives include maintaining existing infrastructure, connecting and upgrading services to schools and libraries, and continuing efforts to connect healthcare sites through the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN).

This report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), published in September 2021, explains the steps the FCC is taking to improve the accuracy of its broadband deployment mapping, as required by the 2020 Broadband DATA Act. The GAO reviewed relevant statutes, regulations, FCC documents, and its own work on broadband mapping; interviewed federal officials and representatives from the telecommunications industry; and researched how all states and territories are gathering their mapping data.

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This May 2019 report outlines the challenges to increasing high-speed broadband access throughout the State's rural areas. It discusses some of the methods South Dakota will use to work towards its goal of increasing the availability of 25/3 Mbps speeds, including business-friendly regulatory practices, allocation of state resources, and public-private partnerships.

Pew Charitable Trust describes legislative actions taken in 2019 by states focusing on three key areas for expanding broadband access: continuing to establish governance and funding structures; clarifying who can provide broadband; and addressing emerging digital issues and opportunities.

This report summarizes Oklahoma's objectives and highlights activities to enhance broadband access and adoption, specifically in areas identified as unserved and underserved. The chief initiatives are to enhance mapping of unserved areas, assist with local broadband planning, and develop programs to incentivize broadband coverage.

CLIC lists summaries of laws in many states that have substantial barriers to public communications initiatives and public-private broadband partnerships. These measures include explicit prohibitions on telecommunications, cable, broadband, or combinations of these services. It argues restrictions that might appear benign can be discriminatory and prohibitory in practice.

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