This $23,422,236 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program (CFDA 11.033) will support the construction of approximately 130 miles of new open-access fiber middle mile infrastructure. The purpose is to enable diverse broadband connectivity and enhance last-mile service delivery to residential and business customers across 13 localities in South and Central Virginia. Key deliverables include building 8 open-access middle mile fiber segments to provide critical broadband connectivity and diversity for economic development, serving 32 industrial and business park sites, and ensuring redundancy in telecommunications networks to protect commerce and public safety. The funding will enable technology-driven businesses to provide high-paying jobs in the region.
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