Purpose
Funded under the Broadband Technology Opportunities program, the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA) received a $19.6 million grant to construct and operate a statewide broadband network for the purpose of improving patient care by eliminating technology disparities between rural and urban areas through:
Users
The network will be available to medical providers throughout the state, with additional capacity for use by public safety agencies, educational institutions, tribal governments and “last-mile” Internet service providers.
Focus
This project is primarily focused on Nevada communities that are unserved or underserved by broadband providers and will provide a foundation for economic growth and job creation for decades to come.
Funding The total project cost is estimated to be nearly $25 million, including private funds, and completion is expected within three years. The grant funds are part of a program administered by the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to expand broadband access and adoption across the country.
Contracted Vendor