San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium
- Expedite the provision of broadband access in all areas of the valley;
- Promote accessibility and adoption of broadband in targeted underserved communities and populations (e.g., develop and implement a plan to ensure high school students graduate with basic computer literacy skills);
- Expand and replicate successful model programs to increase broadband access and bridge the digital divide;
- Accelerate deployment of broadband infrastructure through TeleMedicine and Telehealth technology (e.g., develop and implement a plan to connect health clinics with medical centers);
- Work with neighboring regional consortia to ensure the development of a cohesive infrastructure.
The SJVRBC Consortium requested and received CASF consortia funding of $150,000 in Year 1 with intention to renew for Years 2 and 3. In total, the SJVRBC received $450,000 for its continuing work of bringing broadband deployment, access, and adoption to the San Joaquin Valley counties.
Adapted from the summary prepared by the CPUC Communications Division