Internet for Tribes: Autonomy and Connectivity Development on Native Lands
This act aims to grant Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations exclusive rights to manage internet and telecommunications access on their lands. This will accelerate broadband development, improve safety, education, and access to public services, while also fostering economic growth and self-governance within these communities.
Key points
Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations gain exclusive rights to manage spectrum over their lands, ending auctions and sales of these rights to external companies.
A Tribal Broadband Fund will be established to provide resources for internet infrastructure development and digital service expansion on Native lands.
The act introduces new rules for existing licenses, allowing tribes to reclaim unused spectrum from companies that failed to provide adequate coverage.
Strengthening the role of tribes in telecommunications decision-making through mandatory consultations and obtaining consent before actions affecting their lands.
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