Project Title:
YKD Tribal Broadband
YKD Tribal Broadband
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project will purchase and install Starlink to 1,405 homes and 12 community anchor institutions across 9 Alaskan Native village with proposed maximum speeds of 100/20 Mbps.
State(s):
Alaska
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$4,500,000.00Funding Amount
Project activities include:
- Installation of Starlink services
- Four jobs created for Project Management, Installation, Account Management, and Engagement Coordinator
The project outcomes will result economic recovery, access to health, education, and employment resources online.
This project will benefit 1,888 Tribal member households, and 12 community anchor institutions. Approximately 50% of Tribal members live below the 150% federal poverty line.