Centranet LLC

PROJECT PURPOSE

Most of the population of 2900 of the city of Perkins does not have access to broadband. This takes a heavy social and economic toll on the residents keeping them from participating in remote work, distance learning and the digital economy. This is especially true during the time of the ongoing pandemic. Centranet in Collaboration with the city of Perkins is requesting funds from the State of Oklahoma and are committed to build FTTH to every household in the town. This is a last mile project that will provide access to up to gigabit speed broadband to 100% of the households in Langston. We are requesting $5,939,881.50 from the state for this project and will invest $1,979,960.50 of our money to complete the project.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

The city of Perkins does not have reliable access to high speed broadband keeping people from engaging in remote work, distance learning and the digital economy. The median household income in Perkins is $42,338 which is less than the median income in Oklahoma and substantially less than the median income in US. The entire population of Perkins will benefit from this project.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

The project performance will be measured by milestones during a 12 month time-frame. These milestones are discussed in detail in the Project Narrative Document that is attached. The project will be completed within 12 months.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

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