Final Round of ConnectSD Broadband Grants

The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) awarded the final round of ConnectSD broadband grants. These awards will make quality, future-proof, high-speed internet available to underserved households across the state. GOED is awarding $32.4 million to three providers. These three projects will leverage private matching dollars for a total investment of over $40.3 million, connecting over 2,160 households, farms, and businesses. The funding is from the 2021 legislative appropriation, relinquished projects, and closed projects under budget. The awardees are:

• Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC (Celerity Internet), $15,249,569;
• Long Lines Broadband (Jefferson Telephone Company, LLC), $3,770,300; and,
• Santel Communications Cooperative, $13,438,989.