Expanding Rural Broadband Across Arizona
Powered by the USDA BTA Grant and the Rural Area Broadband Support Network
What's This All About?
Ackerman Consulting Group has launched the Rural Area Broadband Support Network (RABSN) through funding from the USDA Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Grant. We’re supporting rural ISPs, Tribal communities, and local partners in Arizona with expert guidance to secure funding, plan broadband expansion, and deliver high-speed connectivity.
What Is the BTA Program?
The Broadband Technical Assistance program helps communities access the tools and expertise needed to bring broadband to rural and Tribal areas. With BTA support, we’re offering:
- Help navigating BEAD, CPF, and other broadband programs
- Capacity-building for small and rural ISPs
- Grant application guidance and assistance
- Planning support for broadband infrastructure projects
What is RABSN?
The Rural Area Broadband Support Network (RABSN) is our technical assistance initiative funded through the BTA grant. It provides coordinated support for broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas of Arizona. underserved areas of Arizona.
RABSN Services
Organizational and technical readiness assessments
Grant application and compliance support
Engineering and infrastructure planning
Ongoing technical assistance from experts
Who Can Participate?
Focus areas include the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), Apache County, Cochise County, and Greenlee County—regions identified with persistent broadband access challenges.
