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NTIA Awards Nearly $50M in Additional Tribal Broadband Grants

NTIA awarded nearly $50 million in additional tribal broadband connectivity program support to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the Osage Nation of Oklahoma, said a news release Thursday. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians received more than $8.4…

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million to deploy fiber to 2,190 unserved homes, 86 businesses and 60 community anchor institutions. The Osage Nation received more than $40.6 million to deploy fiber and wireless towers to 3,158 unserved homes. “Closing the digital divide in Indian country is a crucial step for protecting local customs and traditions while invigorating the opportunities for global engagement and growth," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.