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DC Community Access Network (DC-CAN) is sponsored by DC-Net. This grant focuses on developing high-speed middle-mile broadband infrastructure within the District of Columbia to bridge the digital divide, particularly in underserved areas. It aims to provide affordable broadband services, including internet access and data transport, to over 250 community anchor institutions such as libraries, schools, and health clinics.
The initiative supports public-private partnerships to offer more affordable broadband options to residents and businesses.
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The DC Community Access Network (DC-CAN) is bringing affordable, value-added broadband services to over 250 health, educational, public safety and other community anchor institutions with a focus on broadband underserved areas of the District. As a middle mile network DC-CAN does not bring direct service to residents and businesses.
However, interested last mile service providers can partner with the District government to bring affordable broadband to residents and businesses in the city. Products and Services Guide 501c3 non-profit Community Anchor Institutions that offer health or education services in the District are eligible for DC-CAN service.
Community Anchor Presentation Community Anchor Service Contract DC-CAN service will be available within three months after contract signing and receipt of funds. Buildout of the DC-CAN core open access network is complete. Community Anchor services are available!
Please contact DC-Net for more information.
03/29/12 - Ward 5 Community Anchor Town Hall 06/09/11 - Broadband Opportunities in Ward 7 with DC-CAN 05/31/11 - Anacostia Coordinating Council Annual Meeting 04/21/11 - Ward 8 Town Hall Meeting at Councilmember Marion Barry's office 12/09/10 - Last Mile Provider and Carrier Symposium 03/27/13 - DC-CAN Selected as Computerworld Honors Laureate 08/30/12 - Building a Better Infrastructure (page 15) 12/12/11 - DC: We'll see your 1 Gig, raise you 100 Gig - December 2012 12/07/11 - District Becomes America's First 100-Gigabit City 03/29/11 - District Breaks Ground for DC-CAN in Ward 8.
View current and past invoices online Report a problem or check the status of a known issue Community profiles highlight benefits to District non-profit community anchors , businesses and residents receiving DC-CAN broadband services. As a federally funded project under the ARRA, DC-CAN status is reported quarterly: NTIA. gov —Full quarterly program summaries, including accomplishments and plans for next quarter
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other entities involved in developing broadband infrastructure and providing related services in the District of Columbia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
DC Community Access Network (DC-CAN) is funded by DC-Net. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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