Roger Timmerman

Destroyer of broadband monopolies and digital divides. CEO of @utopiafiber. Passion for municipal fiber and #openaccess fiber networks. #munifiber #utpol #10g

[Gigi Sohn @gigibsohn]

Big victory today for Bountiful City, UT residents & @AAPBroadband! Industry-backed dark money groups trying to derail the City's unanimous decision to partner w. @UTOPIAFiber to build community broadband failed to collect enough signatures for the November ballot! My statement:

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

“Who let the #utopiafiber guy in?” Hahaha. Many people do not know that UTOPIA Fiber is an inter local entity owned by cities. It was a pleasure meeting with the Utah senators about broadband issues.

[Senator Mitt Romney @SenatorRomney]

Utah cities and towns face unique challenges brought about by nation-wide economic conditions, as well as state issues like drought and rapid growth. Met with the Utah League of Cities and Towns on efforts we can take in Washington to best support our local communities.

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Our community was “absolutely underserved.” -Duluth Mayor @larsonforduluth

Unfortunately, incumbent providers have lobbied federal standards to be so low that they are considered “served.”
Shouldn’t communities themselves determine whether or not they are “served”?

#ccc23

[UTOPIA Fiber @UTOPIAFiber]

What better than one footprint release? Two footprint releases! We are super excited to announce that phase 5 of OR022 in @Orem_City and phase 2 of PG002 in @pleasantgroveut are now complete!

Check out our website to see if you can sign up today! https://t.co/NffgGKHLXT

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

@bworgill But very funny. Love all the comments of people that believed this post. Nicely done.

[UTOPIA Fiber @UTOPIAFiber]

Today we are happy to announce that PG001 phase 5 with 557 addresses, PG002 phase 1 with 32 addresses, and PG005 phase 3 with 267 addresses are all ready for connection! @pleasantgroveut

Check out our website now to see if you can connect today! https://t.co/NffgGKHLXT

[UTOPIA Fiber @UTOPIAFiber]

Don't mind us, we're just releasing another Pleasant Grove footprint! Phase 4 of PG001 is now available for connection, adding another 302 addresses to the UTOPIA Fiber network! @pleasantgroveut

Check out our website now to see if you can connect today!
https://t.co/NffgGKZmPr

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

The latest city that will be getting ultra-fast fiber broadband from #UTOPIAFiber is... West Haven, Utah! We look forward to working with your city on this exciting project! #WestHavenUt #10g #utopiafiber #munifiber #OpenAccess https://t.co/CJzUnYMX5B

[UTOPIA Fiber @UTOPIAFiber]

Having access to broadband internet is becoming vital to modern life and getting informed on the latest advancement doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Check out our latest blog for a list of our favorite podcasts for staying up to date on broadband news.

https://t.co/zj8EhWvHLH

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Thanks @FierceTelecom for the coverage on our completion of the #UTOPIAFiber buildout in West Valley City, Utah making it the largest completed open-access fiber city in the country!
#thebroadbandstate #10g #openaccess #munifiber
https://t.co/rMwlLb1xaT

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Not a bad Plan B when the golf tournament at #MountainConnect gets cancelled because of too much snow. Looking forward to a great conference! #arapahoebasin

[UTOPIA Fiber @UTOPIAFiber]

UTOPIA is proud to be a founding member of AAPB (American Association of Public Broadband). Our mission is to work collaboratively with communities, policymakers, service providers, and other industry groups to advance high-speed broadband deployments in the United States.

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Are #broadband and #digitalequity top priorities for your city, county, or state, but you don't know where to start? Join us at #BBCSummit2022 in Houston this Monday (May 2). Lots of great panels, exhibitors, and discussions will be there.
https://t.co/z72R06jcY5

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Thanks Utah Association of Counties for a great conference! We had a lot of great conversations with #Utah counties about bringing #openaccess #broadband competition to underserved communities.

#utopiafiber #10g

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

@editoremilye It looks like you might be using the state's speed test, which is running on a Centurylink connection in Denver. This is not a good test. What do you get on https://t.co/WoSzxg0MWQ (using UTOPIA's server and other non-UTOPIA servers in Utah)?

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Open-access fiber infrastructure brings better services to communities, while enabling private providers to innovate and compete.
We are excited to partner with the Golden State Connect Authority for open-access fiber in California!
#10g #openaccess
https://t.co/xn9cvM244w

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Listening to pres Biden discuss broadband and infrastructure investment at #cccnlc!

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Former Mayor @AndyBerke, Special Representative for Broadband, shared about how equitable, affordable access to broadband is essential to bringing communities forward. #CCCNLC

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Use #SlurFuRF funds for broadband! Most federal programs prohibit cities from benefitting because incumbent provider claims make them ineligible. However, any remaining State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds can be used with significantly more flexibility. #CCCNLC
#munifiber

[Roger Timmerman @rtimmerman]

Far more are in need of faster, reliable, and affordable broadband than those identified as “underserved”. Communities like Chattanooga have built city-wide fiber to ensure all of its citizens have access to the fastest speeds in America. Great discussion going on at #CCCNLC.