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Bois Forte awarded $20 million broadband grant
BOIS FORTE- Over 3,000 homes and businesses in Bois Forte Band communities will be getting high-speed broadband after the Band was awarded a $20 million grant for the project on Tuesday.The award …
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Bois Forte awarded $20 million broadband grant
BOIS FORTE- Over 3,000 homes and businesses in Bois Forte Band communities will be getting high-speed broadband after the Band was awarded a $20 million grant for the project on Tuesday.
The award comes from the federal NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
Minnesota-based broadband provider CTC assisted with the grant and will oversee the construction of a project that will boast 375 miles of fiber optic cable in the region.
“The project will turn a vision into reality by connecting tribal members, businesses, and operations that are critical to the economic success of the region to a world class broadband network,” said Bois Forte Information Technology Director Randy Long. “All of our families will be better connected to our schools, medical facilities, and cultural activities, as well.”
A date for the start of construction has yet to be announced.
