WiConduit Community Grant Projects
At its January 30, 2025, voting meeting, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved awarding WiConduit $17,010,997 through the Last Mile Federal Funding Account (FFA). This funding will support the construction of a community-governed broadband network in rural West Sonoma County. In partnership with GigabitNow, a Washington-based internet service provider known for operating the fiber-to-the-home network owned by The Sea Ranch Association, WiConduit will use the CPUC grants to deliver high-speed internet to over 800 unserved locations in West Sonoma County, benefiting an estimated 2,138 residents and businesses. These projects aim to bridge the digital divide and provide equitable access to reliable, high-speed internet for underserved rural communities. For more information, please visit Federal Funding Account Awards.
Network Overview
Design:
As our project progresses, our team will engage in community outreach to gather input, address questions, and share updates. We are committed to including the community in our work to better understand local priorities and firsthand insights. Subscribe to our page to stay informed about our progress and upcoming opportunities to get involved.
- Ultra-fast fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)
- Open access to increase local competition, affordability, and consumer choice.
- Underground and resilient network reducing risks from wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters
- The network is owned and managed by WiConduit, ensuring local control and oversight of network service quality, affordability, and reliability for the community.
- The network is operated by GigabitNow, including maintenance and day to day functionality.
- CASF Funding Award: February 2025
- Engineering & Permitting: May – July 2025
- Construction Begins: September 2025
- Construction Complete: September 2026
- Network Activation: October 2026
As our project progresses, our team will engage in community outreach to gather input, address questions, and share updates. We are committed to including the community in our work to better understand local priorities and firsthand insights. Subscribe to our page to stay informed about our progress and upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Project Boundaries
The high-level project boundary maps are displayed below. For more detailed information, you can view the interactive Federal Funding Account map by clicking here. As the project progresses, additional maps will be released to show which specific households are included in the grant-funded initiative.
Sonoma Coast Connect
Figure 2: This map shows an image of WiConduit's Federal Funding Account grant application project area called Sonoma Coast Connect, serving unserved locations in the yellow boundary along Highway 1, Seaview Road, Meyers Grade Road and nearby laterals.
Forestville Connect
Figure 1: This map shows an image of WiConduit's Federal Funding Account grant application project area called Forestville Connect, serving unserved locations in the yellow boundary along Highway 116, Martinelli Road, Old River Road, and nearby streets.
Service Packages
SERVICE PLAN |
SPEED |
PRICE |
Plan A (Residential) |
100/100 mbps |
$49.99 |
Plan B (Residential) |
500/500 mbps |
$74.99 |
Plan C (Residential) |
1000/1000 mbps |
$99.99 |
Plan D (Low-Income) |
100/100 mbps |
$14.99 |
Plan E (Business) |
100/100 mbps |
$149.99 |
Plan F (Business) |
1000/1000 mbps |
$199.99 |
Residential Voice |
Unlimited |
$29.99 |
Small Business Voice |
Unlimited |
$34.99 |
