"Mohawk Networks, LLC, has turned a $15 million investment into 68 miles of fiber serving more than 1,500 homes and 100 businesses in the Akwesasne Territory. The enterprise is owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe."
"Tribal leaders work tirelessly to bring high-quality broadband services to their communities, and Tribal entities are technically eligible for funding across 133 programs and 15 agencies, according to the FBA."
"The FBA calls on the U.S. Congress to help close the gap and streamline funding access by establishing a Tribal broadband interagency working group and creating a single application usable across multiple programs."
Between 18% and 25% of people in Tribal communities lack reliable broadband access. Successful initiatives, like Mohawk Networks, have improved connectivity. Other tribes have also built fiber networks, enhancing public safety and commerce. Despite eligibility for funding across numerous programs, challenges such as complex applications and competition hinder progress. The Fiber Broadband Association urges Congress to streamline funding access by establishing a Tribal broadband working group, creating a unified application, consolidating criteria, and expanding technical assistance.
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