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Wyoming

April 30, 2024
Envisioning an Equitable, Inclusive, Connected America

Connecting Gillette

In August 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a grant of $1.2 million through its Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (Middle Mile) Program to Visionary Communications-Oriva Hills and Wright Middle Mile to provide infrastructure outside of Gillette. The 11.5-mile project will bring critical fiber backhaul to the main tower site. This project will augment two new tower sites, upgrade microwave backhaul, high-capacity microwave links, and fiber backhaul for providers to support the deployment of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program in Wyoming.

Utilizing Expertise

The Wyoming Business Council used BEAD and Digital Equity planning funds to hire outside experts to help draft the Wyoming’s Digital Access Plan and Five-Year Action Plan.

Listening Sessions for the Public

The Wyoming Business Council used BEAD planning funds and its Digital Equity Planning Grant to conduct 15 in-person and 10 virtual listening sessions with a wide variety of stakeholders to gather feedback on both Wyoming’s BEAD Initial Proposal and Digital Access Plan. These sessions resulted in the early release of Wyoming’s Digital Access Plan and Initial Proposal Volume 1 for public comment.

 

 

Award TypeAmount Awarded
BEAD Program$347,877,921.27
BEAD Planning Grant$4,899,999.00
Digital Equity Planning Grant$530,006.00
Middle Mile Program$1,261,170.90
State Broadband Office:
The Wyoming State Broadband Office is housed under the State of Wyoming’s Economic Development Agency, also known as the Wyoming Business Council.
Website:
Wyoming Business Council - Broadband

 

Topics
ACCESS BROADBAND Reports
Office
Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG)
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