ATMORE, AL – The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has announced the recent completion of a high-speed internet solution delivered to areas of the tribal reservation, located in rural South Alabama. These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all. The new network represents a $5.5 million dollar investment made by the tribe to further high-speed internet access.
“In the midst of the COVID pandemic, we were confronted with a startling realization – our rural community was light years behind in terms of connectivity,” said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair and CEO. “This revelation compelled us to take immediate action, recognizing the significance of addressing this issue in order to propel our community forward. Our primary objective with investing in high-speed internet solutions was to enhance our community’s capacity to learn, connect, and foster a technological future that would facilitate workforce development.”
The four-month, $5.5 million dollar project provides approximately 38 sq. mi. of coverage area and includes 11,040 feet of network cable, benefiting approximately 500 tribal citizens and the local community in their rural, South Alabama community. A telecommunication hub site is also part of the project that helps provide a seamless user experience of the private LTE system with unparalleled connectivity.
