Project Title:
Standing Rock Tribal Broadband Project
Standing Rock Tribal Broadband Project
Funding Program:
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fixed wireless to directly connect around 1,000 unserved households with 50 Mbps/10 Mbps fixed wireless service.
State(s):
North Dakota
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$8,637,951.60Funding Amount
The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members:
- Upgrade 15 existing tower sites to replace aging equipment and enable 4G/5G deployment.
- Deploy 4 new wireless towers to expand the range and strength of coverage throughout the service area.
This project will improve access to telehealth, remote learning, workforce development, e-commerce, and public safety for Tribal members.
The project intends to benefit all unserved Standing Rock Sioux Tribe households.