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Sacramento secures $38m for internet infrastructure projects
The funding, part of the CPUC’s Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant programme, aims to expand internet connectivity to underserved and unserved communities.
The City of Sacramento has been awarded a $38.7m grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to help with its efforts to enhance broadband internet access.
This funding, part of the CPUC’s Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant programme, aims to expand internet connectivity to underserved and unserved communities within the city.
Last-mile fibre infrastructure
The initiative involves deploying last-mile fibre infrastructure capable of delivering high-speed internet up to 10 gigabits per second. Notably, 93 per cent of the unserved locations are identified as low-income, ensuring that underserved communities receive access to the digital world.
“This award ensures that vital services necessary to participate in a 21st-century world reach all our communities, especially those who have struggled to connect in the past,” said Howard Chan, Sacramento’s city manager. “The project is expected to bridge the digital divide, providing faster internet access to areas that have long been underserved.”
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Once funds are awarded, the City reports the Sacramento Last Mile Connectivity” project will target 2,703 unserved locations and approximately 21,681 residents, ultimately benefiting a total population of 43,341.
“Securing this grant positions Sacramento as a leader in enhancing broadband accessibility within the region,” said the City’s chief information officer Darin Arcolino.
“The project is expected to bridge the digital divide, providing faster internet access to areas that have long been underserved”
This grant opportunity builds upon a previous grant of $210,300 from the CPUC in 2022 which enabled the City to develop a comprehensive Broadband Strategic Plan. This plan was crucial for the successful application for the Last Mile Connectivity grant and positioned Sacramento to secure substantial funding, explained Arcolino.
The CPUC’s draft resolution recommending the Sacramento grant is available for public comment and will be considered at the CPUC’s voting meeting on 22 August. Once approved, the city council will formally accept the award in an upcoming meeting, paving the way for the project’s implementation.
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