Rutherford and Polk County High Speed Communications – Foothills Education Network

Organization:

e-Polk

Amount:

$400,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Polk

Year:

2006

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to support creation of the Foothills Education Network (FEN), a 55-mile, high-speed fiber and wireless network connecting all of the schools in Polk and Rutherford counties, and provision of more comprehensive and cost-effective access to the internet for Rutherford and Polk County schools and businesses.

Contact:

Mr. M. Keven McCammonPO Box 340301 N. Trade Street, Suite 203Tryon, North Carolina 28782-0340(828) 775-0033

Areas Served:

Polk/Rutherford

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