Tribal Ready, a Native-owned company, has partnered with Aqualinq to deliver fiber broadband to Native communities. This collaboration aims to maximize the potential of the federal Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program funding. Aqualinq brings an innovative approach by utilizing existing water pipelines for fiber optic installation, minimizing disruption. Tribal Ready's CEO Joe Valandra expressed initial skepticism but was reassured by Aqualinq's extensive documentation and operational success in Kentucky. Aqualinq's process allows for efficient connectivity without significant excavation, making the deployment suitable for community environments, thus enhancing broadband accessibility where it's needed most.
Telecompetitor spoke about the partnership with Tribal Ready President and CEO Joe Valandra and Aqualinq Business Development and Communications Business Line Lead Ian Deacon.
The partnership was a product of Tribal Ready's desire to make the funding from the federal Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) "go as far as possible," Valandra said.
Aqualinq's model is unique, but Tribal Ready realized that Aqualinq - which has years of experience dealing with questions about water quality - had ample documentation to answer every question they had.
Aqualinq deals with both middle-mile and last-mile projects. Last-mile projects are handled slightly differently...
'You're not ripping up people's lawns,' Deacon said, emphasizing the gentler approach to fiber installation.
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