Hawaiian Home Lands Department Receives $72M Tribal Broadband Grant From NTIA

NTIA awarded more than $72 million to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Tuesday through the tribal broadband connectivity program. Funds will support middle mile fiber optic line deployment and wireless telecom tower management across Hawaiian lands and construction of community digital innovation centers. "This award will ensure that Native Hawaiians have the internet connections they need to take advantage of digital opportunities for work, education, health care, and other essential services," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.