Project Title:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 1,051 unserved Native American households, 116 unserved Native American businesses, and 25 community anchor institutions with fiber-to-the-home 1 Gbps/1 Gbps service.
State(s):
New Mexico
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$6,935,801.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Install 55 miles of fiber both under- and above-ground.
- Use existing power poles for most of the aerial fiber installation.
- Install middle mile Dense Wave Division Multiplexing optical transport equipment to connect the Apache Nugget Casino (existing tower location) with JANPA's headquarters using about 80 miles of existing fiber.
- Install and test fiber-to-the-premises equipment verifying functionality and speed.
This project will:
- Connect 1,051 unserved Native American households, 116 unserved Native American businesses, and 25 Native American community anchor institutions with up to 1 Gbps reliable and affordable Internet service.
- Replace copper-based DSL services with state-of-the-art fiber and equipment.
- Support the development of business and employment opportunities.
- Create 12 construction-related jobs and 1 network support person.
- Offer workforce development training with certification as a Telecommunication Technician available.
The project intends to benefit: Tribal residents; employers; employees; job seekers; educators; students; healthcare providers; and their patients.