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Bringing Broadband to You

Broadband Enhancement

Access to high-quality business and residential broadband is essential to developing, growing, and attracting businesses, improving academic performance, supporting healthcare, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting investment, educating the workforce of the future, quality of life, and improving Wyoming’s position as a global competitor.

The Federal Communications Commission has established that “advanced telecommunications capability” requires access to download speeds of at least 100 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 100 Mbps with future scalability.

Our Wyoming team is working with internet service providers, communities, businesses, and partners to better understand where broadband is and isn’t and we’re focused on ensuring reliable, high-speed connections in all corners of the state.

Elaina Zempel

Elaina Zempel

Broadband Manager

307-777-2802

[email protected]

Broadband Updates & Listening Sessions

The Wyoming Business Council Broadband Office, in partnership with our contractor CTC, recently hosted several in-person and virtual broadband listening sessions and program updates. These sessions provided a critical opportunity for the public and partners to learn more about Wyoming’s federal broadband funding allocations, including the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Digital Equity Act Program, and plans to utilize those funds to increase digital access across the state.

Over the next few years, the State of Wyoming will make unprecedented funds available to address broadband needs across the state. Engagement and input are critical to shaping the state’s plans and we want to hear from you – there’s still time to fill out a survey at the links below to share your feedback.

Broadband FAQ's

Check the National Broadband Map to see what services are available in your area.

Broadband or high-speed Internet access allows users to access the Internet and Internet-related services at significantly higher speeds than those available through “dial-up” services. Broadband speeds vary significantly depending on the technology and level of service ordered. Broadband services for residential consumers typically provide faster downstream speeds (from the Internet to your computer) than upstream speeds (from your computer to the Internet).

Broadband allows users to access information via the Internet using one of several high-speed transmission technologies. Transmission is digital, meaning that text, images, and sound are all transmitted as “bits” of data. The transmission technologies that make broadband possible move these bits much more quickly than traditional telephone or wireless connections, including traditional dial-up Internet access connections.

  • Broadband is an important tool for expanding educational and economic opportunities for consumers in remote locations.
  • Broadband allows you to take advantage of services not available or not convenient to use with a dial-up Internet connection, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), an alternative to traditional voice telephone service.
  • Broadband makes “telemedicine” possible: patients in rural areas can confer online with medical specialists in more urban areas and share information and test results very quickly.
  • Broadband helps you efficiently access and use many reference and cultural resources via the Internet.
  • You also need broadband to best take advantage of many distance learning opportunities, like online college or university courses, and continuing or senior education programs.
  • Connecting to streaming video content is made possible by broadband.
  • Broadband allows you to shop online more quickly and efficiently.

Broadband can be provided over different platforms:

  • Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • Cable Modem
  • Fiber
  • Wireless
  • Satellite

The broadband technology you choose will depend on a number of factors. These include how broadband Internet access is packaged with other services (like voice telephone and home entertainment), price and service availability.

DSL is a wireline transmission technology that transmits data faster over traditional copper telephone lines already installed to homes and businesses.

The following are types of DSL transmission technologies:

  • Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) – used primarily by residential customers. ADSL typically provides faster speed in the downstream direction than the upstream direction. ADSL allows faster downstream data transmission over the same line used to provide voice service, without disrupting regular telephone calls on that line.
  • Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) – used typically by businesses for services such as video conferencing. Downstream and upstream traffic speeds are equal. Faster forms of SDSL, include High-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL) and Very High-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL).

Cable modem service enables cable operators to provide broadband using the same coaxial cables that deliver pictures and sound to your TV set, though you can still watch cable TV while using a cable modem service. Transmission speeds vary depending on the type of cable modem, cable network and traffic load. Speeds are comparable to or exceed typical residential DSL.

Fiber optic technology converts to light electrical signals carrying data and sends the light through transparent glass fibers about the diameter of a human hair. Fiber transmits data at speeds far exceeding current DSL or cable modem speeds. The actual speed you experience, however, will vary depending upon a variety of factors, such as how close to your computer the service provider brings the fiber and how the service provider configures the service. The same fiber providing your broadband can also simultaneously deliver voice (VoIP) and video services, including video-on-demand.

Wireless fidelity (WiFi) connects end-user devices to the a local Internet service via short-range wireless technology. WiFi allows users to move WiFi-enabled devices around within their homes or businesses. WiFi is also widely available in many public “hotspots.”

Fixed wireless technologies using longer range directional equipment can provide broadband service in remote or sparsely populated areas where other types of broadband would be too costly to provide.

Mobile wireless broadband services are also widely available from mobile broadband service providers. Mobile wireless broadband service is typically slower than either wired or fixed wireless alternatives.

Satellite broadband, another form of wireless broadband, is useful for serving remote or sparsely populated areas. Downstream and upstream speeds for satellite broadband depend on several factors, including the provider and service package purchased, the consumer’s line of sight to the orbiting satellite, and the weather. Satellite service can be disrupted in extreme weather conditions. Speeds may be slower than DSL and cable modem, but the download speed is still much faster than the download speed with dial-up Internet access.

For satellite broadband service, a user must have:

  • a two or three foot dish or base station – the most costly item
  • a satellite Internet modem
  • a clear line of sight to the provider’s satellite
Monday, June 5th Tuesday, June 6th Wednesday, June 7th Thursday, June 8th Friday, June 9th

Powell 9-11:30 am
Northwest College 231 W 6th Street Powell, WY 82435 Fagerberg Building, Room 70 (Parking lot at the corner of 7th and Bernard streets)

Greybull 9-11:30 am
Greybull Town Hall 24 South 5th Street Greybull, WY 82426 Council Room

Sheridan 1-3:30 pm
Sheridan College 1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801 Mars Agricultural Center (MAC), Rooms 201 & 202 (Park in Lot K)

Gillette 9-11:30 am
Gillette College 300 W. Sinclair Street Gillette, WY 82718 Main Bldg., Room GC Main120

Sundance 9-11:30 am
Old Stoney Business & Cultural Center 120 N 4th Street Sundance, WY 82729 Suite A (downstairs)

Alpine 9-11 am

Alpine Civic Center (Donn Wooden) 121 U.S. Hwy 89 Alpine, WY 83128 (enter from back of the building)

Riverton 9-11:30 am
Central Wyoming College 2660 Peck Ave Riverton, WY 82501 Health & Science Center, Room HS100

Casper 9-11:30 am

Natrona County School District - Central Bldg. 970 N Glenn Rd Casper, WY 82601 Garfield Fairdale Room

Torrington 9-11:30 am

Eastern Wyoming College 3200 West C Street Torrington, WY 82240 CTEC Building, Room 101

Pinedale 3-5 pm

Sublette County Court House 21 S. Tyler Avenue Pinedale, WY 82941 Commissioner Room

Rock Springs 9-11:30 am

Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Drive Room 1302 Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Park near main entrance on College Drive)

Rawlins 9-11:30 am

Carbon County Higher Education Center 1650 Harshman Street Room 4 Rawlins, WY 82301

Laramie 9-11:30 am

LCCC - Albany County Campus 1125 Boulder Drive ACC 108 Laramie, WY 82070

Evanston 9-11:30 am

Evanston Roundhouse 1500 Main St. Portland Rose Room Evanston, WY 82930

Cheyenne 3-5:30 pm

LCCC - Laramie County Campus 1400 E. College Drive Health Science Bldg., Room 309 Cheyenne, WY 82007
Monday, June 5th Tuesday, June 6th

Powell 9-11:30 am
Northwest College 231 W 6th Street Powell, WY 82435 Fagerberg Building, Room 70 (Parking lot at the corner of 7th and Bernard streets)

Greybull 9-11:30 am
Greybull Town Hall 24 South 5th Street Greybull, WY 82426 Council Room

Alpine 9-11 am

Alpine Civic Center (Donn Wooden) 121 U.S. Hwy 89 Alpine, WY 83128 (enter from back of the building)

Riverton 9-11:30 am
Central Wyoming College 2660 Peck Ave Riverton, WY 82501 Health & Science Center, Room HS100

Pinedale 3-5 pm

Sublette County Court House 21 S. Tyler Avenue Pinedale, WY 82941 Commissioner Room

Rock Springs 9-11:30 am

Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Drive Room 1302 Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Park near main entrance on College Drive)

Evanston 9-11:30 am

Evanston Roundhouse 1500 Main St. Portland Rose Room Evanston, WY 82930
Wednesday, June 7th Thursday, June 8th Friday, June 9th

Sheridan 1-3:30 pm
Sheridan College 1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801 Mars Agricultural Center (MAC), Rooms 201 & 202 (Park in Lot K)

Gillette 9-11:30 am
Gillette College 300 W. Sinclair Street Gillette, WY 82718 Main Bldg., Room GC Main120

Sundance 9-11:30 am
Old Stoney Business & Cultural Center 120 N 4th Street Sundance, WY 82729 Suite A (downstairs)

Casper 9-11:30 am

Natrona County School District - Central Bldg. 970 N Glenn Rd Casper, WY 82601 Garfield Fairdale Room

Torrington 9-11:30 am

Eastern Wyoming College 3200 West C Street Torrington, WY 82240 CTEC Building, Room 101

Rawlins 9-11:30 am

Carbon County Higher Education Center 1650 Harshman Street Room 4 Rawlins, WY 82301

Laramie 9-11:30 am

LCCC - Albany County Campus 1125 Boulder Drive ACC 108 Laramie, WY 82070

Cheyenne 3-5:30 pm

LCCC - Laramie County Campus 1400 E. College Drive Health Science Bldg., Room 309 Cheyenne, WY 82007

We Want to Hear from You!

The Broadband Office would like to better understand your perspective on Wyoming’s broadband funding and accessibility. Community leaders and organizational stakeholders are invited to complete a brief survey that best represents their focus area.
 
Please complete any surveys and inventories (see links and info below) that apply to you or your organization. The information you provide is important and needed for Wyoming’s broadband planning efforts to receive federal funds.

Resources

HOW FAST IS YOUR INTERNET?

Take the Speed Test & Survey to Help us Understand Broadband Connections Across the State

More Information ON Broadband Enhancement

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

If YOU want to get started bringing better broadband to YOUR community, check out our handy community guide.

This simple 7-Steps to Better Broadband guide provides a great action plan to help you and your community mobilize resources to improve local connections.

Contact our Services Director, Brandon Marshall, with questions and suggestions.

Resources

Find a Regional Director to Access Broadband Resources

General Broadband FAQ

Broadband Advisory Council

Broadband Grant Pre-Application Form

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