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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/mother99/jacksonholdingcompany.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Cisco recently participated in the biannual summit of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) that was held on the lands of the Gila River Indian\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Cisco recently participated in the biannual summit of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) that was held on the lands of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona.\u00a0 The event was well attended by more than 200 Tribal members, representatives from State and Federal agencies, and the broadband vendor community.<\/p>\n The 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native Tribes are the most underserved communities for broadband in the United States.\u00a0 Indeed, FCC data indicates that broadband availability is limited to only 46% of rural American Indian and Alaskan Native lands.<\/p>\n The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program<\/a> is changing the broadband landscape in Indian Country with an injection of $3B being provided to tribal governments for broadband projects.\u00a0 The capital injection has sparked the interest of the technology vendors, but the challenge is not with the broadband technology; the real challenge is ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the broadband operation to ensure the economic and social growth of the Native Nations.\u00a0 Godfrey Enjady, the Chairman of the NTTA, aptly summarized the challenge as:<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like we are receiving a brand-new Ford F150, but we don\u2019t have the keys, we don\u2019t have a license, and we don\u2019t have any gas.\u201d<\/p>\n The main issues that we\u2019re working to solve as we left the summit are:<\/p>\n What are the broadband services that will drive the social, cultural, and economic development of the Tribe? Regarding broadband services, a sustainable broadband network is not just about the connectivity to Netflix or social media.\u00a0 Broadband is about access to proper healthcare, education, and the critical services that tribal governments provide, as well as the services that private industry provides.\u00a0 Broadband is about job creation and removing boundaries so Tribal members can work globally from anywhere in Indian Country.\u00a0 It is about enabling Native Nations to share, learn, trade, and grow in a global marketplace.\u00a0 To capture the full broadband opportunity, Tribal Governments need to work with their communities and take a holistic approach to service creation across all aspects of Tribal life.<\/p>\n A report dated December 2022 from the US Government Accountability Office<\/a> highlights a workforce shortage of 34,000 broadband engineers and technicians.\u00a0 This shortage is even more acute on rural Tribal lands.\u00a0 Alleviating this challenge are workforce development programs and \u201cbuild-operate-transfer\u201d models.\u00a0 Cisco provides free workforce development programs through its Network Academy.\u00a0 \u00a0These programs provide entry-level courses through to professional certifications.\u00a0 Build-Operate-Transfer models provide a period in which a private company will operate the broadband service while training the Tribal members before handing over the full operational control to the Tribe.<\/p>\n There is a natural hesitancy for Tribal members to question the long-term commitment of technology vendors to the sustainability of broadband operations in Indian Country.\u00a0 Revenue-share models may help overcome the match-funding and credit requirements of the federal programs and ensure a long-term commitment. \u00a0Recruiting and developing an American Indian and Native Alaskan workforce will also help the technology vendors develop empathy and understanding to build the strong relationships needed for mutual success.\u00a0 Cisco\u2019s Native American Network is already working with many Tribal non-profits focused on sustainable broadband and is actively recruiting through the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.<\/p>\n Explore pathways to sustainable broadband on Tribal Lands<\/a>, and please reach out to tribalbroadband@cisco.com<\/a> to engage Cisco is supporting your journey to provide an inclusive future for all Tribal members.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0A digital revolution is reshaping Tribal communities with sustainable broadband solutions, bridging gaps and fostering empowerment. Learn more about Cisco’s involvement in the biannual summit of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA).\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a>\u00a0Cisco Blogs\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n Cisco recently participated in the biannual summit of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) that was held on the lands of the Gila River Indian\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Cisco recently participated in the biannual summit of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) that was held on the lands of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona.\u00a0 The event was well attended by more than 200 Tribal members, representatives from State and Federal agencies, and the broadband vendor community.<\/p>\n The 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native Tribes are the most underserved communities for broadband in the United States.\u00a0 Indeed, FCC data indicates that broadband availability is limited to only 46% of rural American Indian and Alaskan Native lands.<\/p>\n The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program<\/a> is changing the broadband landscape in Indian Country with an injection of $3B being provided to tribal governments for broadband projects.\u00a0 The capital injection has sparked the interest of the technology vendors, but the challenge is not with the broadband technology; the real challenge is ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the broadband operation to ensure the economic and social growth of the Native Nations.\u00a0 Godfrey Enjady, the Chairman of the NTTA, aptly summarized the challenge as:<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like we are receiving a brand-new Ford F150, but we don\u2019t have the keys, we don\u2019t have a license, and we don\u2019t have any gas.\u201d<\/p>\n The main issues that we\u2019re working to solve as we left the summit are:<\/p>\n What are the broadband services that will drive the social, cultural, and economic development of the Tribe? Regarding broadband services, a sustainable broadband network is not just about the connectivity to Netflix or social media.\u00a0 Broadband is about access to proper healthcare, education, and the critical services that tribal governments provide, as well as the services that private industry provides.\u00a0 Broadband is about job creation and removing boundaries so Tribal members can work globally from anywhere in Indian Country.\u00a0 It is about enabling Native Nations to share, learn, trade, and grow in a global marketplace.\u00a0 To capture the full broadband opportunity, Tribal Governments need to work with their communities and take a holistic approach to service creation across all aspects of Tribal life.<\/p>\n A report dated December 2022 from the US Government Accountability Office<\/a> highlights a workforce shortage of 34,000 broadband engineers and technicians.\u00a0 This shortage is even more acute on rural Tribal lands.\u00a0 Alleviating this challenge are workforce development programs and \u201cbuild-operate-transfer\u201d models.\u00a0 Cisco provides free workforce development programs through its Network Academy.\u00a0 \u00a0These programs provide entry-level courses through to professional certifications.\u00a0 Build-Operate-Transfer models provide a period in which a private company will operate the broadband service while training the Tribal members before handing over the full operational control to the Tribe.<\/p>\n There is a natural hesitancy for Tribal members to question the long-term commitment of technology vendors to the sustainability of broadband operations in Indian Country.\u00a0 Revenue-share models may help overcome the match-funding and credit requirements of the federal programs and ensure a long-term commitment. \u00a0Recruiting and developing an American Indian and Native Alaskan workforce will also help the technology vendors develop empathy and understanding to build the strong relationships needed for mutual success.\u00a0 Cisco\u2019s Native American Network is already working with many Tribal non-profits focused on sustainable broadband and is actively recruiting through the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.<\/p>\n Explore pathways to sustainable broadband on Tribal Lands<\/a>, and please reach out to tribalbroadband@cisco.com<\/a> to engage Cisco is supporting your journey to provide an inclusive future for all Tribal members.<\/p>\nAddressing broadband disparities<\/h2>\n
Fueling change<\/h2>\n
\nHow do the Native Nations build a broadband-savvy workforce that can ensure the sustainability of broadband operations for the generations to come?
\nCan we overcome the social injustice and trust concerns by building shared risk vehicles to ensure a long-term commitment to providing every Tribal member has access to affordable broadband service?<\/p>\nBeyond connectivity<\/h2>\n
Bridging the gap<\/h2>\n
Building sustainable broadband future<\/h2>\n
Addressing broadband disparities<\/h2>\n
Addressing broadband disparities<\/h2>\n
Fueling change<\/h2>\n
\nHow do the Native Nations build a broadband-savvy workforce that can ensure the sustainability of broadband operations for the generations to come?
\nCan we overcome the social injustice and trust concerns by building shared risk vehicles to ensure a long-term commitment to providing every Tribal member has access to affordable broadband service?<\/p>\nBeyond connectivity<\/h2>\n
Bridging the gap<\/h2>\n
Building sustainable broadband future<\/h2>\n