Project Title:
Healy Lake Internet Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The project proposes to construct backhaul infrastructure, access points, and distribution of customer premise equipment directly connecting 25 unserved Alaska Native households with qualifying broadband service at speeds of up to 200/100 Mbps. Additionally, the project will establish Internet connections at critical facilities in the community, including the Tribal Offices, Tribal Court, Meicey Memorial Library and computer lab, and the Health Clinic which will provide a secure location for needed telehealth and telemedicine services in this remote location.
State(s):
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$500,000.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- The coordination of Healy Lake Village and Digital Aurora Radio Technologies, LLC (DART) to provide upgraded broadband access to the residents and institutions of Healy Lake Village.
- The installation of a 60-foot tower to support access point and equipment necessary to connect the broadband service.
- Assembly of individual equipment kits for each home allowing each home to link to the Healy Lake Community Access Point(s) providing WiFi into each home.
- Creation of two local jobs and provision of workforce training to Tribal members.
Healy Lake Village aims to provide its Native students, college students, healthcare providers, Indian housing providers, Tribal program providers, and Native families with the tools necessary to utilize broadband technology. The goal is to improve the quality of life in the community and households to spur economic development, create jobs, establish new digital businesses, provide remote leaning opportunities, and enhance the largest telehealth program in the state. Facilitating digital inclusion, Healy Lake will train Alaska Native tribal members and community residents building future capacity.
The entire community of Healy Lake, including Tribal Government, Council, Clinic, Public Safety Office, and Library.