Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada

The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:

• Conduct a feasibility study for improved broadband infrastructure by assessing current Internet access options for Summit Lake Paiute Tribe.
• Install fiber middle mile and last mile for Carson Colony, Dresslerville Community Council, Elko Band Council, Lovelock Paiute Tribe, Stewart Community Council, and Woodfords Community Council.
• Install wireless middle mile and last mile for Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. Install fiber middle mile and both fiber and fixed wireless last mile for Yerington Paiute Tribe and Yomba Paiute Shoshone Tribe.
• Install a wireless last mile using low earth orbiting satellite to Summit Lake Paiute Tribe.
• Install a Telecommunications Center in each of the 11 Tribes to house network equipment.
• Provide network support to each of the 11 Tribal service areas.

This project will:

• Provide qualified broadband services to a total of 972 unserved Native American households and 7 unserved Tribal community anchor institutions located on 11 Tribal reservations.
• Make telehealth services accessible to Tribe members.
• Provide access to a variety of remote learning opportunities for students (K-12 and postsecondary education) and adult learners.
• Provide access to workforce development trainings and programs.
• Create a total of 14 new jobs.

The project intends to benefit Tribal members of the 11 Tribal reservations of the ITCN.