5:17PM August 05, 2020

Larry Bailey

Becky, I continue to read about grant denials for Cedaredge 124 because we have alternative means to obtain internet service. Am I incorrect in reading this? Or in reality is it a profit margin question?

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11:19AM August 18, 2020

Becky Mashburn
Hi Larry, Adam, and Michael! Here is the link to submit a public comment in support of our grant efforts for what we're calling Cedar Mesa: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXMiMT_2pUNFo2q5j6fzACQvkBxCniBX1oNbWoYrpk5bSAMQ/viewform. Be sure to note the following as the Grant Name/Application number - Cedar Mesa, application number S-2020-05. In regards to how the funding committee determines if an area is already served, that has been one of our biggest frustrations. Self-reporting by telecom companies has been the primary means of identifying funding areas, but there are also some cases where small portions of infrastructure get 'counted' too. In general, most of the grant programs we apply to list either 10 Mbps/1 Mbps or 25 Mbps/3 Mbps as "served." Of course, we know those speeds are not truly adequate in today's world and we're actively working with legislators to up the threshold. In the meantime, though, real experiences shared by real people like all of you is our most powerful way to demonstrate the true need!

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11:46PM August 12, 2020

Adam Randlett
Becky, please include me when you distribute the link, I would be happy to post a comment for the new grant.

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2:32PM August 11, 2020

Michael Warner
Hello Becky! I see in your response to Larry Bailey that Cedaredge 124 has "adequate high-speed service" available. What speed represents adequate high-speed service? We in the Cedaredge 124 zone on Cedar Mesa often experience no internet service to limited (very, very slow) service to somewhat acceptable service which is very rare.

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9:15AM August 06, 2020

Becky Mashburn
Hi Larry. Good timing! We resubmitted a portion of Cedaredge 124 and have just entered the public comment period. We're game planning today on the best way to get in touch with people like you asking them to submit a comment in support of our efforts. Once I have all the information, I'll shoot you an email with the link and some info. We had been denied in the past because they believed the current provider had adequate high-speed service (I know how hard that is to believe)!