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New fiber connection brings high-speed internet to Navajo Mountain

By Utah News Staff · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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A new fiber connection is bringing high-speed internet to Navajo Mountain High School and surrounding San Juan County communities. The project follows a decade of work to expand access to educational and telehealth services.

Key takeaways

  • A new fiber connection provides high-speed internet to Navajo Mountain High School and surrounding areas.
  • The project is the result of a decade of work.
  • The connection expands access to telehealth and educational resources in remote Utah communities.
  • San Juan School District served as a partner in the project.

A new fiber connection is bringing reliable, high-speed internet to Navajo Mountain High School and surrounding communities in San Juan County. The project follows a decade of work to expand access to educational resources, telehealth services, and other opportunities for some of Utah’s most remote communities.

The San Juan School District stated it was proud to be one of the many partners that helped make the project possible. The initiative aims to connect remote areas and provide essential digital resources to the region.

The full story regarding the project can be found through the Utah Education Network.

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