Tribal Sovereignty and Broadband: What You Need to Know

Broadband is more than internet access—it’s an extension of Tribal sovereignty. When Tribal Nations control how broadband is planned, built, and managed on their lands, they protect their data, strengthen local economies, and shape their own digital future.

7Tribes Broadband – Important Service Update

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Beginning January 15, 2026, 7Tribes Broadband will transition from grant-funded service to regular monthly billing. This date also marks the end of free internet services for all customers. As our grant funding concludes, moving to standard billing ensures we can continue delivering reliable, community-focused connectivity.

Forest Contributes to TribalHub Magazine

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Explore key insights from Forest’s feature in the Spring 2024 edition of TribalHub Magazine, highlighting what tribes and contractors should know before starting a broadband or infrastructure project.

Why Bother With Wireless

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Discover why investing in wireless infrastructure still makes strategic sense—even in a fiber-focused world—thanks to faster deployment, evolving technology, and long-term flexibility.

What We Do

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Learn how EnerTribe empowers tribes to build and own their broadband infrastructure by providing tailored consulting, funding strategies, and long-term support rooted in lived experience and cultural understanding.