Tribal member benefits
Additional benefits for Tribal members
Eligible Southern Ute Tribal members may receive $75 off monthly internet service while program funding remains available, plus help purchasing a router. Contact the SUDEP Helpdesk to confirm eligibility and current benefits.
Provider specific promotions and equipment fees may vary.
Eligibility
Who qualifies
The SUDEP Helpdesk makes the final determination. If you are unsure whether your household qualifies, call and ask. There is no cost to check.
- Enrolled member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
- Service address inside the Southern Ute Broadband Network service area.
- One benefit per household.
- Benefit available while program funding remains.
How to apply
Four steps, starting with a phone call
- Step 1
Call the SUDEP Helpdesk
The helpdesk confirms your enrollment and tells you which benefits are available right now.
- Step 2
Check your service address
Enter your street address in the coverage portal so staff know whether fiber or licensed wireless serves your home.
- Step 3
Choose FTI WIFI or XMission
Both providers sell service on the same Tribe owned network. The benefit applies with either one.
- Step 4
Schedule installation and confirm the credit
Your provider books the visit. Ask them to confirm the benefit is applied before your first bill.
Before you call
What to have ready
- Your full name.
- A phone number where you can be reached.
- An email address, if you have one.
- The service address that needs internet.
- Your preferred provider: FTI WIFI, XMission, or not sure yet.
- Your Tribal enrollment information, given to the helpdesk by phone only.
Protect your enrollment number
Never send your Tribal enrollment number by email and never enter it on this website. The SUDEP Helpdesk takes that information by phone.
Questions
Talk to the broadband team
There is no online application. Call for eligibility and enrollment questions, or email for anything that is not time sensitive.
Call the SUDEP Helpdesk
Best for eligibility, enrollment and anything involving your account.
Call 970-563-5555Email the broadband team
Opens a message with the details staff need. Leave out your enrollment number.
Email broadbandheroes@bonfireig.com