Project Title:
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s Broadband Project
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s Broadband Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to deploy a 1.8-mile fiber connection to connect unserved Tribal government buildings and 46 Tribal homes, and purchase Customer Premises Equipment as part of a 2.5 GHz deployment. Additionally, a service cabinet will be purchased and erected which will provide a means to connect the 1.8-mile project to Phase II, which will prepare the Tribe to improve access to broadband services for all Tribal members with additional funding.
State(s):
Washington
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$498,101.66Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to broadband services among Tribal members:
- Deploy a 1.8-mile connection from the Reservation’s south border to the new community area, including connecting unserved Tribal government buildings.
- Purchase and install communication cabinet at south end of reservation.
- Purchase 50 Customer Premises Equipment units for existing homes.
This project will:
- Expand broadband fiber within the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Reservation by connecting 10 Tribal Government buildings and 46 Tribal homes currently without service.
- Install 50 Customer Premises Equipment units as part of a 2.5 GHz deployment.
- Install a service cabinet to prepare to bring broadband service to the base of the site to further expansion efforts.
- Create 1-2 FTE construction-related jobs.
This project intends to benefit 46 Tribal homes, 10 Tribal government services, employees, and employers.