Utah Code § 10-18-201: Limitations on providing broadband, cable television, and public telecommunications services.

(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a municipality may not:

(a) provide to one or more subscribers:

(i) a broadband service;

(ii) a cable television service; or

(iii) a public telecommunications service; or

(b) for the purpose of providing a broadband service, a cable television service, or a public telecommunications service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility.

(2) For purposes of this chapter, a municipality provides a broadband service, cable television service, or public telecommunications service if the municipality provides the service:

(a) directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality:

(i) acting on behalf of the municipality; or

(ii) for the benefit of the municipality;

(b) by itself;

(c) through:

(i) an entity created pursuant to an agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, to which the municipality is a party;

(ii) a partnership; or

(iii) a joint venture; or

(d) by contract, resale, or otherwise.