Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation

The project proposes the following activities designed to improve access to, and use of, broadband services among Tribal members: Engage in a multi-phased approach to this infrastructure project in 11 service areas of approximately 437 route miles of underground feeder and distribution fiber, and about 214 route miles of service drop cable. Will upgrade broadband infrastructure by replacing outdated copper-based technology with FTTP high capacity, high density Gigabit Ethernet Internet access to each household and business. Install new customer premises equipment in each household and business. Complete engineering and network design using route mapping. Obtain permits regarding environmental, cultural, and historical assessments. Replace all electrical systems in the central office, remote huts/cabinets, and customer premises equipment. Install 6 equipment shelters with generators.