$43,943,116
to MESCALERO APACHE TELECOM INC.
THE PROJECT PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, BROADBAND SERVICES AMONG TRIBAL MEMBERS: ENGAGE IN OUTSIDE PLANT DESIGN, ENGINEERING, UNDERGROUND AND AERIAL CONSTRUCTION, SHELTER INSTALLATION, TOWER CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION; THE PROJECT PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, BROADBAND SERVICES AMONG TRIBAL MEMBERS: ENGAGE IN OUTSIDE PLANT DESIGN, ENGINEERING, UNDERGROUND AND AERIAL CONSTRUCTION, SHELTER INSTALLATION, TOWER CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION; CONSTRUCT NEW MIDDLE MILE FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT TO POINTS OF PRESENCE (POP) AT EL PASO, TX TO ENABLE CONNECTION TO THE TEXAS LONE STAR NETWORK; INSTALL FIXED WIRELESS FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS TO BE USED; ADD 14 TOWERS TO THE 7 EXISTING TOWERS TO DEPLOY 2.5 GHZ SPECTRUM SERVICE, PROVIDE ACCESS TO CELLULAR SERVICES, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO FIRSTNET - A DEDICATED PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK;
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What the model surfaced from this award
Build broadband and wireless infrastructure for Mescalero Apache tribal members, including fiber optic middle-mile transport, fixed wireless, and cellular towers.
Expands broadband access to underserved tribal communities and integrates FirstNet public safety network coverage in rural New Mexico.
Drives demand for fiber optic cable, wireless equipment, tower construction, and shelter/shelter installation services in rural Southwest.
Strengthens U.S. domestic broadband infrastructure resilience in tribal territories, reducing reliance on foreign telecom equipment and services.
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