Tribal groups are competing for $3 billion, and even more money is available. The groups say improved internet and cell service in villages could be “life-changing.”
led by Calista and Doyon, two large regional Native corporations, and Gana-A ‘Yoo, the Native corporation for four Interior villages. The plan would extend fiber to homes in 23 communities, from Fort Yukon on the Yukon River, down to Napakiak near Bethel on the Kuskokwim River.
“I expect we’re going to see a major buildout of broadband infrastructure in Alaska,” she said. “We have not seen this level of funding available for broadband in rural areas ever.” The consortium, with about 100 tribes, is the largest group trying to win part of the tribal money for broadband. Crystal Dushkin, president of the tribal government in Atka in the Aleutian Islands, said the tribe became a member of Alaska Tribal Spectrum to speed up internet and reduce costs in the village.
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