Project Title:
Penobscot Nation, TBCP Use and Adoption Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Use and Adoption project will improve broadband access for Penobscot Nation members by providing financial assistance for broadband services, and improving the Tribal Health Center’s ability to provide telehealth services.
City/Town/Service Area:
State(s):
Awardee:
Tribal Governments Served Under Award:
Penobscot Nation
-
$2,085,066.00Funding Amount
Project activities include:
Providing financial assistance for monthly service fees for a period of 47 months for approximately 800 households;
Providing 800 end-user devices and related training to make use of the broadband service; and
Providing telehealth equipment and training to Tribal Health Center staff.
This project will:
- Provide Tribal members with access to qualifying broadband services and broadband-enabled devices; and
- Improve the capacity of the Tribal Health Center to provide telehealth services for its members.
The Penobscot Nation will provide financial assistance for broadband service fees for approximately 800 households for 47 months, distribute 800 end-user devices with training, and equip the Tribal Health Center with telehealth equipment and staff training.