Project Title:
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) Broadband Adoption and Sustainability Project
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) Broadband Adoption and Sustainability Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption Project proposes to provide broadband access for Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal households, businesses, and community anchor institutions in Moody County, South Dakota. The project will enable broadband adoption activities, including telehealth, distance learning, and digital inclusion efforts.
State(s):
South Dakota
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$2,477,508.60Funding Amount
The project will implement four activities aimed at addressing challenges faced by Native Americans within the Tribal service area:
- Prepay Valley FiberCom broadband service with 1Gb upload and download speeds for 5 years for 241 Tribal households;
- Secure a discounted rate from Valley FiberCom with “no data caps” for Tribal members in addition to network and equipment maintenance;
- In partnership with Valley FiberCom, develop and execute digital training sessions for Tribal members. Upon course completion, Tribal households will be able to receive personal broadband equipment; and
- Provide broadband-enabled electronic devices.
The project’s expected outcome is to improve broadband access, supporting broadband adoption activities including telehealth, distance learning, and digital inclusion efforts.
The project intends to benefit 241 Tribal households and businesses.