Bridging the Digital Divide in Remote Alaska: Our Tribal Broadband Success Stories
At Richesin Engineering, we believe that every community deserves fast, reliable internet — no matter how remote.
Over the past few years, we’ve been proud to help bring high-speed broadband to some of the most isolated tribal communities across Alaska. From coastal villages to deep-interior settlements, we’ve partnered with Native corporations, tribal governments, and community leaders to make broadband connectivity a reality — even in the harshest environments.
Why Tribal Broadband in Alaska Matters
Many Alaskan Native communities have long struggled with slow or non-existent internet access. This digital divide impacts everything from:
Healthcare (telehealth services)
Education (remote learning opportunities)
Emergency services (communications and dispatch)
Economic development (e-commerce, remote work, tourism)
With new federal and state grants now available — including NTIA, USDA ReConnect, Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), and others — it’s finally possible to deploy meaningful infrastructure in places that were previously unreachable.
What We’ve Done
Richesin Engineering has successfully deployed broadband in multiple tribal regions across Alaska. Our projects often include:
Microwave backhaul & fiber extensions
Fixed wireless access networks
Satellite redundancy using Starlink
Indoor Wi-Fi networks for homes, clinics, and schools
Local workforce training
We’ve done it in communities where there are no roads, where gear has to be flown in on bush planes, where towers are installed on permafrost and mountaintops — and we’ve done it on time and on budget.
Why We're Different
We’re not just engineers. We’re partners. Our approach includes:
Grant writing and funding support
End-to-end design and deployment
Local hiring and training
24/7 network monitoring and support
Respect for tribal sovereignty and collaboration
We work side-by-side with tribal councils and administrators to ensure solutions are community-driven and built to last.
Let’s Talk About Your Community
If your tribal community in Alaska is exploring broadband opportunities — especially if you're applying for new funding — let’s talk.
We can help assess your needs, create a broadband strategy, and get the deployment done right.
📞 Call us at (541) 312-6233
📧 Email: sales@richesinengineering.com
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