Indian Country receives broadband ‘down payment’

"Twenty-five percent of this initial $1 billion will be allocated so that every federally recognized tribe can receive up to $500,000, and Raimondo encourages tribes to apply for more.

The program will prioritize the deployment of broadband to underserved households on tribal lands, according to a news release. It also invites proposals that address the digital divide, including those related to telehealth, education and workforce development."

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