Bear Lake County partnered with Direct Communications to provide high-speed internet to its communities of Dingle, Wardboro, Liberty, Ovid and Bern. The project was aimed at improving broadband resources for its residents to promote at-home business, online schooling and recreational growth, in response to the pandemic. Now completed, the project has been very well received…
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In Arimo, there are 125 households. 54 have school-aged children, 45 are 65 or older and many of these families telework from home. In light of the pandemic, it became even more apparent to the City of Arimo that it needed to improve its internet. Previously, Arimo only had satellite service. The grant, done in…
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Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) and the Idaho Department of Commerce seek public input regarding the 2021 Annual Action Plan for Idaho’s federally funded affordable housing and community development programs. A draft of the 2021 Annual Action Plan is located here. The 30-day public comment period is March 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021. The…
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After receiving this grant, White Cloud Communications, in partnership with the City of Bliss, provided internet service within a two-mile area of Bliss. The Snake River Canyon, located to the south and west of Bliss, is a geographically challenging area. Previously, no providers were servicing Bliss or the surrounding area with broadband. This project had…
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Located on the Snake River Plain in South-central Idaho, the City of Hazelton is a small rural community in Jerome County. The City of Hazelton, partnered with Tekfinity to enhance broadband access in the area. According to city officials, three of the largest businesses within the city told the Mayor and council members that without…
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This project, done in partnership with Tekfinity, enabled internet connectivity to critical infrastructure in the City of Emmett. Prior to the project, the Emmett City Fire Station, the Gem County Fire District #1 station, the City of Emmett Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Industrial Park water well and sewer lift station facility did not have fiber…
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Farmers Mutual Telephone Company and the City of Payette utilized grant funds to bring internet connectivity to municipal facilities in the city. Critical facilities that were most directly impacted by the scope of this project, include the Payette Police and Fire Department. Not only was internet connectivity provided to these facilities, but surveillance cameras, license…
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16 wireless sites were improved through this grant in underserved communities throughout Lewis County including Winchester, Craigmont, Reubens, Nezperce and Kamiah. Lewis County partnered with Airbridge Broadband to improve broadband in the area. Previously, in Lewis County, only 21.5% of residents had access to high-speed internet. Additionally, it was noted in the Broadband Taskforce Report…
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The City of Clark Fork and Kaniksu Networks were awarded a grant to improve internet in homes and businesses in the city. Key public service facilities were connected through this project, including the Clark Fork Fire Department, Clark Fork Valley Ambulance and City Hall, allowing for better communication for city and emergency services. Not only…
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Idaho Commerce awarded two grants to the Idaho Commission for Libraries, totaling $1.8 million. These two grants served 47 rural Idaho libraries and communities, leading to the installation and configuration of new state-of-the-art network equipment capable of both indoor and outdoor wireless access. As a result of the grants, these communities now benefit from reliable…
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