Project Title:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Project
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 47 unserved Native American households, 3 businesses, and 13 community anchor institutions with fiber to home qualifying broadband service at speeds up to 10 Gbps symmetrical.
State(s):
Minnesota
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$1,995,787.00Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Complete all required natural and cultural resources assessments and reports.
- Obtain all required permits. Install 14 miles of mainline fiber and 10 miles of service drops to 170 locations using multi-duct and micro-duct underground design.
- Acquire, install, and test network operating systems. Provide on-the-job training for workers. Install FTTP customer premises equipment and connect to Internet services providing up to 10 Gbps of broadband access.
This project will:
- Connect 47 unserved Native American households, 3 businesses including a gas station, casino, and hotel, 10 government facilities, and 3 health services locations to reliable, affordable, and sustainable broadband services.
- Create 19 temporary construction jobs lasting about 6 months including a Project Manager, Field Supervisor, equipment operators, general laborers, service installers, etc.
- Create 2 full-time permanent jobs including a Customer Service Representative and an Outside Plant Maintenance and Installation Technician.
- Increase educational opportunities.
- Make health care, government, and community resources and services available online.
- Improve the overall quality of life of Tribal residents.
The project intends to benefit Tribal members, educators, students, employers and employees, job seekers, health care providers, patients, users of human services resources, visitors to the Tribal casino and hotel, and customers of the gas station.