Holbrook, Arizona, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Navajo County Board of Supervisors and eX² Technology combined with Governor Hobbscommunity members, elected officials, and local, state, and national leaders officially broke ground on more than 100 miles of open-access, dark fiber middle-mile network infrastructure to expand broadband across the nation. and celebrated the construction. Navajo County, Arizona.
network provides navajo county It has the ability to maintain broadband capacity to support municipal fiber, telehealth, education, and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) to homes and businesses. Additionally, it will not only interconnect with existing fiber networks in the region, but will also facilitate future connections. Phoenix, Arizonaa network of neighboring counties and tribes, and I-40 Corridor expansion Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“Recognizing the need for reliable, affordable internet and improved broadband service, the County commissioned a Broadband Strategic Plan in early 2021 and is now working with eX² Technologies to expand the Middle Mile “We are excited to build a fiber optic broadband system,” he said.Navajo County Board Chair Jason E. Whiting. “This network will help ensure the continuity of county operations and provide reliable connectivity for residents and businesses for years to come. It will also help attract new business to the region by meeting their connectivity needs.”
eX² Technology will design the middle mile network under a 20-year contract and will operate and maintain it once completed. Additionally, eX² will serve as the County's exclusive commercialization partner, bringing conduit, dark fiber, wireless and other wireline assets to market on a competitively neutral basis for those seeking to expand service throughout the region. .
“This open access middle mile backbone will serve as an engine of economic growth. navajo county“We will bring access to high-speed internet to underserved communities.” Jay Jorgensen, COO of eX² Technology. “Additionally, this infrastructure will help close the region’s digital gap by making it easier for residents to access telemedicine, online learning, remote work, public safety communications, and a variety of other local government services.” Masu. navajo county To provide this next generation broadband infrastructure. ”
navajo county received $9.7 million Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant Arizona Department of Commerce Provide residents and businesses with access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.of $9.7 million This competitive subsidy is 10 million dollars already assigned by Navajo County Board of Supervisors Total amount from ARPA Fund $19.7 million Investment in broadband infrastructure.
“Access to reliable, high-speed internet is closely tied to economic opportunity, especially in rural areas,” he said. sandra watsonRepresentative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arizona Department of Commerce. “We are proud and grateful to support this exciting milestone that unites more Arizonans on the Navajo Nation. Governor Hobbs We thank her for her leadership and all of our partners. ”
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 23rd in Navajo County Fairgrounds in holbrookand a new dark fiber is expected to be available in 2025. navajo countylocated in northern arizonawith approximately 108,000 inhabitants. Navajo tribe, Hopi Indian Reservation And that White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation.
About Navajo County Government
Navajo County government has more than 600 employees in various civil service offices and departments and five supervisors in five districts. As a county rich in cultural, geographical, and historical diversity, navajo county We take great pride in the privilege of serving our residents' civic needs, from health and public safety to education, economics, emergency management, elections, and more. The county has an area of 9,960 square miles, serves 48 communities, and has a vision to continually improve the quality of life in the region. navajo county By providing exceptional service and leadership.
About eX² Technology
eX² Technology is a Vivacity company, a single-source solution for businesses looking to build, expand, and future-proof their communications infrastructure. We deliver robust smart city, intelligent transportation, critical infrastructure, and private network solutions and services with greater efficiency, lower costs, and streamlined acquisition processes. eX² specializes in turnkey network design, construction, maintenance services, network asset commercialization, and supporting customers with unique project financing options.
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