Project Title:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 1,730 unserved Native American households with qualifying broadband service of 10 Gbps symmetrical speeds.
State(s):
Montana
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$52,870,390.74Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Construct 60 miles of broadband middle mile transport connecting Tribal members with high-speed Internet.
- Build a new network operations center.
- Connect Tribal households with FTTP providing qualifying broadband speeds.
- Deliver 10 Gbps symmetrical speeds to each Tribal household.
This project will:
- Provide Tribal residents with high-speed, affordable, and reliable Internet service.
- Increase telehealth options.
- Improve the overall quality of life for Tribal members.
- Provide more opportunities to engage with Tribal government.
- Develop 7 new jobs to support the added infrastructure.
- Expand remote educational opportunities.
- Improve public safety response times and public works monitoring (e.g., water systems) in 10 proposed service areas.
- Open new avenues for economic development.
The project intends to benefit: Tribal residents, first responders, health care providers and their patients, employers, employees, educators, adult learners, and K-12+ students.