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# CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY vs THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.: BroadbandBeadGrantPulse comparison

**THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.'s award of $21,277,167 is 14.3x CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY's $1,492,568 (88th percentile). CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY is dated 2024-12-01; THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO. 2026-05-06.**

Data as of 2026-11-04 · [Compiled by Zalwin](/research/broadbandbeadgrantpulse) from USAspending.gov federal assistance awards (Assistance Listings 11.035, 10.752, 11.032, 11.029) Copy citation

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## How does CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY compare to THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.?

| Field | CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY | THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO. |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient | CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY | THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO. |
| State | CA | CA |
| Program | NTIA Middle Mile (11.032) | USDA ReConnect (10.752) |
| Award | $1,492,568.37 | $21,277,167 |
| Period | 2024-12-01 to 2025-05-09 | 2026-05-06 to 2028-05-06 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce / National Institute of Standards and Technology | Department of Agriculture / Rural Utilities Service |
| Description | PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA DIGITAL EQUITY PLAN DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE STATE DIGITAL EQUITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES TO THE PERFORMED: THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONVENING DIGITAL EQUITY STAKEHOLDERS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION, REFINING DIGITAL EQUITY DATA AND MAPS, EXPANDING DIGITAL NAVIGATION AND DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAMS, FUNDING AND EXPANDING EXISTING STATE-MANAGED DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING DIGITAL INCLUSION TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PROPOSED PROJECTS WILL RESULT IN INCREAS | RECONNECT TREAS RATE 50-50 LOAN-GRANT INFRASTRUCTURE INVEST AND JOBS ACT GRANT |
| Award ID | 0631DS077 | CLSS00000118419 |
| award percentile | 50th | 88th |
| Funded Project Score | 20/100 | 50/100 |
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Official records: [CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY](https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_0631DS077_013) · [THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.](https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_CLSS00000118419_012)

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