Project Title:
Burns Paiute Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to construct a 195-foot self-sustaining communications tower, replacing existing infrastructure that has reached the end of its life cycle. This project will serve 20 Native American community anchor institutions and 60 unserved Native American households.
State(s):
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$499,728.17Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Construct a 195-foot 900 series communications tower for LSN services.
- Consolidate tower equipment and power structures into one support building.
- Install 6 miles of fiber cable to connect two existing end points of cable previously laid to all Tribal buildings.
This project will expand the Burns Paiute members’ access to essential wireless communications and services relating to health, public safety, emergency management, education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, this project will expand the efficiency and effectiveness of Tribal Government operations.
The project will benefit 175 Tribal members in 60 households, 42% of which are below the 150% federal poverty line. 20 community anchor institutions will also be served by the project.