Empowering Tribal Communities with Digital Strength and Sovereignty
NOW is the time to act. The federal government recently allocated $42.5 billion from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories. These funds will be used to deploy affordable broadband networks to ensure access to reliable, high-speed internet for all.
Contact us at 1-833-TRBLRDY (1-833-872-5739) to see how we can help you secure the funding your community deserves!
Tribal Ready
Who We Are
Tribal Nations need access to information, communication, collaboration, and other resources to ensure their communities receive the state and federal funding and cooperation they deserve. Tribal Ready — a Native-owned and -governed company — was formed to help facilitate the gathering of data that accurately represents the broadband needs of Indian Country.
“Time is running out. Get the Tribal Broadband Grant tools and resources you need, from a Native-owned company.”
Joe Valandra
Chairman & CEO
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Adam and Tom are attending the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Conference today. Look for them to learn how Tribal Ready can help address your community`s broadband needs.
Don`t miss Adam`s presentation at the Digital Sovereignty breakout session Wednesday.
Email adam@tribalready.com or tom@tribalready.com to connect!
Adam and Tom are attending the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Conference today. Look for them to learn how Tribal Ready can help address your community`s broadband needs.
Don`t miss Adam`s presentation at the Digital Sovereignty breakout session Wednesday.
Email adam@tribalready.com or tom@tribalready.com to connect!
With experience in Tribal government, business, and gaming, Joe is focused on technological development, marketing, and deployment of products and services that benefit Native Nations. Before leading Tribal Ready, he held executive roles with Native American Contractors Association and the National Indian Gaming Commission, among others. #TeamMemberTuesday
With experience in Tribal government, business, and gaming, Joe is focused on technological development, marketing, and deployment of products and services that benefit Native Nations. Before leading Tribal Ready, he held executive roles with Native American Contractors Association and the National Indian Gaming Commission, among others. #TeamMemberTuesday
On Friday, the Senate voted to confirm Anna Gomez as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tribal Ready, PBC, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Valandra, said:
"Tribal Ready, PBC congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tremendous changes are taking place in the broadband industry due to the historic investments being made in the infrastructure that delivers and supports broadband services. It is vitally important that Tribes play a major role in determining access to service, levels of service, and who provides service to Indian Country. The FCC will play a significant role in forming policies that acknowledge Tribal Sovereignty and recognize the role that Tribal governments must play in shaping and implementing those policies. We are optimistic that the confirmation of Commissioner Gomez will make this a reality at the FCC.” — Joe Valandra, Chairman & CEO, Tribal Ready, PBC.
On Friday, the Senate voted to confirm Anna Gomez as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tribal Ready, PBC, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Valandra, said:
"Tribal Ready, PBC congratulates Anna Gomez on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tremendous changes are taking place in the broadband industry due to the historic investments being made in the infrastructure that delivers and supports broadband services. It is vitally important that Tribes play a major role in determining access to service, levels of service, and who provides service to Indian Country. The FCC will play a significant role in forming policies that acknowledge Tribal Sovereignty and recognize the role that Tribal governments must play in shaping and implementing those policies. We are optimistic that the confirmation of Commissioner Gomez will make this a reality at the FCC.” — Joe Valandra, Chairman & CEO, Tribal Ready, PBC.
Today, we honor those who lost their lives 22 years ago on 9/11. We remember their families, the survivors, and all those affected by that fateful day. #neverforget #neverforget911
Today, we honor those who lost their lives 22 years ago on 9/11. We remember their families, the survivors, and all those affected by that fateful day. #neverforget #neverforget911
Take the next step to ensure your digital future. Tribes who applied and were unsuccessful or received equitable distribution have priority. But the time to act is now. Tribal Ready can help your Tribe take the next steps toward connectivity and digital sovereignty.
Take the next step to ensure your digital future. Tribes who applied and were unsuccessful or received equitable distribution have priority. But the time to act is now. Tribal Ready can help your Tribe take the next steps toward connectivity and digital sovereignty.
The BEAD program is a huge opportunity to deliver #InternetForAll. We must not waste it.
That`s why we`re joining hundreds of orgs and experts calling on @NTIAgov & @CommerceGov to offer alternatives to the letter of credit requirement.
Find out more: bit.ly/dear-ntia
The BEAD program is a huge opportunity to deliver #InternetForAll. We must not waste it.
That`s why we`re joining hundreds of orgs and experts calling on @NTIAgov & @CommerceGov to offer alternatives to the letter of credit requirement.
Find out more: bit.ly/dear-ntia
Time is running out! Tribal Ready can help secure funding to meet your community’s broadband needs. Contact us to find out how your Tribe can unlock economic opportunities, strengthen community ties, and build a legacy of resilience for future generations through the power of connectivity.
Time is running out! Tribal Ready can help secure funding to meet your community’s broadband needs. Contact us to find out how your Tribe can unlock economic opportunities, strengthen community ties, and build a legacy of resilience for future generations through the power of connectivity.
ATTENTION ALL TRIBES IN WISCONSIN: Broadband funding has been announced by the Public Service Commission! The purpose of this program is to expand broadband access, adoption, and affordability to households lacking access to reliable and affordable wireline services at or above 100 download and 20 Mbps upload.
Contact Tribal Ready TODAY to learn how you can access these funds for your Tribe and get connected!
ATTENTION ALL TRIBES IN WISCONSIN: Broadband funding has been announced by the Public Service Commission! The purpose of this program is to expand broadband access, adoption, and affordability to households lacking access to reliable and affordable wireline services at or above 100 download and 20 Mbps upload.
Contact Tribal Ready TODAY to learn how you can access these funds for your Tribe and get connected!
Digital Divide
The Issue
High-speed broadband is a means to an end, providing access to world-class economic development, education, healthcare, and other resources. It has immense economic and workforce impacts.
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program provides $42.5 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs in all 50 states.
BEAD funding is available at the state level for unserved communities and individuals. The National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) allocates the funds to the states, primarily using a map created by the FCC known as the Fabric.
The Challenges
In a pre-production draft of the Fabric, analysis indicates that the location data may need to be corrected in 70 percent of cases in rural areas, either by omission or error.
Many Indian Country is left out by either incorrectly labeling areas as “served” or simply omitting data points.
Indian Country could lose out on up to $5 billion in funding it should receive from the BEAD program if the data were accurate.
Currently, Indian Country does not uniformly have access to the data required to advocate for inclusion in each state’s BEAD funding allocation process. If accurate data is not obtained, Indian Country will likely be left behind again for the bulk of broadband funding.
Why Choose Us?
We Have The Solution
Tribal Ready has created a Virtual Tribal Broadband Office (VTBO) to help Tribes gather empirical proof demonstrating the need for expanded broadband service in unserved and underserved areas of Indian Country.
Click here to find out what we’re doing to bridge the divide.
What's At The Root of Tribal Ready
Our Core Values
Sovereignty
We believe in Natives controlling their destiny, including the right to own and govern the collection, use, and sharing of data related to tribal citizens, programs, and lands.
Respect
We believe in the history, character, strength, and values inherent in Native Nations. We believe the capabilities, relationships, trust, and expertise inherent in Indian County are powerful.
Commitment
We are deeply committed to hard work and determination leading to the creation of expanding opportunities for all Natives.
Integrity
We will ensure that Tribal Nations control their data to protect their values, culture, and laws.
Credibility
We have years of expertise in designing and delivering communications networks to unserved and underserved areas of the country. We are knowledgeable advocates with a personal interest in the future of Indian Country.
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