CBG Communications selected to conduct broadband study

CBG Communications, Inc., a Pennsylvania - based company has been selected to prepare a report identifying factors preventing the widespread availability and use of broadband technologies in five Washington counties: Columbia, Ferry, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Stevens. Results from the report are due to the Legislature by June 30.

CBG will design and conduct a statistically valid survey collecting and interpreting reliable geographic, demographic, cultural, and telecommunication technology information to identify disparities in broadband access and use.

CBG has previously completed similar work for the Rainier Communications Commission in Pierce County, Marin County California, and the Valley Cities Broadband Group: Auburn, Fife, Kent, Pacific, Renton, Sumner, and Tukwila.

The UTC received five strong, responsive proposals in answer to the RFP. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the preparation and evaluation of these professional efforts, and look forward to beginning work on the study.