Project Title:
Taos Pueblo 2.5 Ghz Spectrum Development Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The proposed project, through a qualified consultant, will conduct comprehensive engineering analysis with respect to the technical design, market conditions and financial requirements of providing broadband services to its community.
State(s):
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$477,817.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities in support of the broadband infrastructure planning study:
- Perform an assessment of the technical viability and project potential of the Taos Pueblo Tribe broadband infrastructure deployment creating a broadband design and engineering plan with an emphasis on identification of areas that are unserved and represent the highest need;
- Assess the potential of partnering opportunities with third party vendors for broadband deployment and service delivery;
- Document financial and organizational viability and project potential for delivering broadband service, including research projects that expand the adoption and use of broadband services in the Taos Pueblo Reservation.
Deliver a plan for a “shovel ready” project that has been designed, vetted, and achieved leadership and community consensus and approval. The project is expected to support or inform future workforce training and development under a potential Tribal Utility Authority.
The approximately 2,600 Taos Pueblo Tribal members.