OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. — The Osage Nation announced they are expanding its Broadband Project.
The tribe received a grant in 2022 and started installing broadband into some communities already.
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In addition to constructing towers for signal around the community, they are now paying for internet for individuals over the age of 55.
Assistant Principal Chief R.J. Walker broke down a bit of what the program entails, "The actual provider is Osage Broadband powered by Atlink, and we have what's called Wahzhazhe connect under the executive branch."
Florence Bigheart Tranum already takes advantage of this program.
She is excited for the change to take place, "Most of the people that are my friends are elderly, and they need that."
Trnum expanded more into using the internet and agrees it helped immensely, “I can communicate with my family, my friends, members of the tribe.”
Assistant Chief Walker hopes to have construction done in about three years.
“We will expand services, it will only get better, be providing fiber to the home. And, there are towers that are being built that’s going to continue to provide additional services.”
Osage members above 55 are eligible to enroll in this program if they have an existing broadband account. More information can be found online on the Osage Nation website.
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