The CPUC “LastMile Federal Funding Account” Award to Yurok Telecommunications Corporation to build fiber to the home -broadband in Del Norte and Humboldt counties. The CPUC’s
Last- Mile Fund is part of its $2 billion statewide mandate, aimed at closing digital gaps— granting over $674 million to projects across 30 counties so far.
Project rollout: Construction is to planned to begin in late 2025, early 2026 aligning with construction timelines of State middle mile project and other YTEL broadband projects. Yurok
Telecommunications Corporation will launch a Community Engagement and on reservation service programs once build-out is underway.
This CPUC grant provides vital support for Yurok-led last-mile broadband, enabling delivery of high-speed internet to tribal homes and community sites. Working in tandem with middle-mile
backbone efforts, it represents a major advancement in bridging the digital divide across Yurok lands.
Project Lead: Joshua Deixler, Project Manager
YTEL Voices
YTEL Voices is the collective voice of Yurok Telecommunications Corporation, sharing stories, updates, and insights on how technology is strengthening the Yurok Tribe. From expanding broadband access to preserving cultural traditions in a digital world, we explore the ways connection shapes our present and future.
The Yurok people have always stayed connected—through the river, through storytelling, through the wisdom passed down across generations. Today, that connection continues in new ways. As YTELbuilds a high-speed internet network across the reservation, we are creating new opportunities while ensuring that the values and traditions of the Yurok Tribe remain at the heart of everything we do.
Follow along as we share the journey of bringing reliable, community-led internet to the Yurok people.
