Project Title:
SVBPI Tribal Broadband Adoption and Use Project
SVBPI Tribal Broadband Adoption and Use Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program - Round 1
Project Purpose/Type:
This Broadband Use and Adoption project will increase the availability of broadband services to Tribal members in rural California by providing eligible adults and all high school-age Tribal members with mobile hotspots with 12 months of service, as well as laptops for those without a qualifying device.
State(s):
California
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$584,000.00Funding Amount
The project intends to secure equipment for the Tribal government and households. The key activities include:
- Conduct outreach to determine the needs and eligibility of Tribal members;
- Negotiate and finalize purchase of wireless hotspots and laptops;
- Distribute hotspots to all eligible adult and high school-aged members, and distribute laptops to all eligible adult members and those high school-aged members without a qualifying device; and
- Pre-pay for 12 months of broadband service for all wireless hotspots.
Increased access to broadband services for tribal citizens.
200 eligible adult and high school aged tribal citizens