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Economic Diversification
Much of the region relies on commercial fishing as it's main industry.
Tourism related activities, while critical to much of the state, have small impact on these communities who are only accessible by air travel, and lack the infrastructure necessary to support tourism.
There will be indirect employment created by access to new information and new employment opportunities as a result of expanded reliable service. A well-informed populace may generate new perspectives and ideas that could reduce the state's economic dependency. Such a long-term solution is key in the effort to displace revenues associated with oil production and federal spending.
In addition, access to secure fiber-based broadband will improve access to education, health care, public safety; the exchange of scientific information, and operations of the federal agencies in commerce, natural resources and national security.
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The system will be operated as a neutral "carrier's carrier" open to all carriers on an equal and non-monopolistic basis. This will spur further investments in new innovation, competition and increased service offerings for all the residents of Western Alaska and the North Slope.