Oklahoma Fiber Network

PROJECT PURPOSE

Hilliary Communications is requesting $26,656,250 in ARPA funds, which will fully fund our Hobart Rea project and provide reliable, high-speed internet to thousands of homes with no recurring cost to the State. Hilliary Communications will be able to quickly expand internet for approximately 3,500 residences in Hobart, Magnum, Cordell, and surrounding areas in Comanche, Greer, Kiowa, Jackson, and Washita counties, effectively future-proofing their internet and securing affordable and high-speed access for the foreseeable future. With the ARPA grant, Hilliary Communications will provide free internet for 10 years to state government entities within reach of this project such as Magnum City Hall, Granite Police Department, the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum , Cordell Tag Agency, and many more.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Many of these tows can be described as traditional, rural communities. Many of the residents engage in farming or ranching to make a living. Outside of that these communities are bedroom communities to Lawton and Altus.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

We will prepare a report to highlight the number of homes passed, the number of homes served, and the most common speed selected by the customer.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma