Project Title:
Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project will deploy a wireless broadband solution composed of 2 initial access points, providing public access Wi-Fi at community anchor institutions and a public market. This network will serve as the backbone for future infrastructure projects that will establish last mile connections to Native American households.
State(s):
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$500,000.00Funding Amount
Project activities include:
- Conduct technical assessments for final site preparations, permits, and any necessary environmental studies.
- Construction of 2 access towers at the main Tribal complex and community market.
- Connect towers with applicable fiber ring and install core equipment.
Reduce the existing connectivity gap that exists within the Fort Sill Apache community, which will serve economic growth and enhance overall network capabilities. Additionally, this project will serve as a starting point for future infrastructure development projects.
This project will benefit 4,904 Tribal households, of which 38% fall below the 150% federal poverty line, in addition to approximately 244 Tribal businesses and 34 community anchor institutions.