Project Title:
Planning and Development of Broadband Distribution to Government, Commercial, and Residential Areas of the Yavapai-Apache Nation
Planning and Development of Broadband Distribution to Government, Commercial, and Residential Areas of the Yavapai-Apache Nation
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This planning study will generate plans and recommendations in establishing the best and most cost-effective approach to update and expand broadband connectivity for the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The plan will leverage experts in broadband operations, engineering, and design to develop and document a sustainable and feasible plan for future infrastructure deployment.
State(s):
Arizona
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$500,000.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities in support of the broadband infrastructure planning study:
- Assess the full determination of broadband needs for the community;
- Establish contracts for each contractor supporting the project plan;
- Completion of a master plan of proposed upgrades and expansions to existing broadband infrastructure;
- Completion of an associated feasibility study;
- Development of an engineering and design plan for infrastructure deployment;
- Completion of a sustainability plan for future broadband operations;
- Document a feasibility determination to establish viability of Tribal ownership.
The study will inform future workforce training and development, design, installation, and operation of upgraded and expanded systems supporting broadband infrastructure on the Tribal land.
The estimated 2,500 members of the Yavapai-Apache Nation