Project Title:
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber to directly connect 355 unserved Native American households with broadband service from 25/3 Mbps to 1000/50 Mbps.
State(s):
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$2,630,650.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Construct a 20-mile last-mile fiber network to connect 355 unserved Native American households to qualifying broadband service at speeds ranging from 25/3 Mbps to 1000/50 Mbps.
- Procure and install customer premises equipment.
This project will enhance public safety by granting first responders access to real-time communications and hyper-accurate maps, improve access to distance learning, remote work, and telehealth services, and promote economic development by expanding access to e-commerce and online retail.
The project intends to benefit all unserved Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma households, 7 Tribal facilities, and all Eastern Shawnee Tribe members that utilize Tribal services.