We’re excited to announce that SDN was one of 18 companies chosen nationally to receive a $20 million broadband stimulus grant. Vice President Joe Biden made the announcement in Dawsonville, GA Thursday morning. SDN will be required to do a $5 million match. We will have three years to complete 359 miles of fiber to un-served and underserved areas of South Dakota. The intent is to benefit anchor institutions, such as hospitals, schools, and government offices.
SDN and its owner/member companies will be able to provide 10 Megabit per second service to 219 existing anchor institution customers in rural and underserved areas of the state and connect 305 new anchor institutions.
So, what does that mean to us living in South Dakota? These additional broadband connections will help bridge the digital gap and boost economic development. Rural communities will be better equipped to attract high-tech jobs and talent in the long term, helping them compete on a world-wide scale.
Here are some links to news stories across the nation if you want to read more about how SDN will help connect the state:
PraireBusiness, Grand Forks, ND
Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA
Washington Examiner, Washington, DC
Renee Halgerson
Marketing Specialist
SDN Communications
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