Project Title:
Sac & Fox Nation
Sac & Fox Nation
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 7,611 unserved Native American households plus businesses and anchor institutions with 1000/1000 Mbps service.
State(s):
Oklahoma
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$35,807,104.13Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Backhaul will come from 4 existing Centranet fiberhuts.
- Create a new fiber optic network.
- Offer workforce development opportunities.
This project will:
- Provide all Tribal households, plus businesses, and anchor institutions with 1000/1000 Mbps Internet service that is affordable, resilient, scalable, reliable, and future-proofed.
- Open opportunities available in the digital economy.
- Enhance and expand telehealth services.
- Make e-learning available.
- Expand hybrid school and work model options.
- Increase economic growth.
- Improve the overall quality of life for Tribe members.
The project intends to benefit: Tribal residents, employers and employees, adult learners, K-12+ students, educators, health care providers, and their patients.