To address the challenges that persist at many levels for tribal nations in pursuit of increasing accessibility to basic necessities and developing infrastructure for their citizenry, I have created this research. I show how key leaders in the Navajo Nation understand the importance of developing a sound infrastructure that would sustain our economy leading to improvements in other areas such as health, safety, and improved educational institutions. The parts of this dissertation include an introduction, literature review, and description of my research methodology, followed by a qualitative study utilizing phenomenological typification to reveal attitudes and priorities of decision makers and leaders who were selected for this study considering possible solutions. The results of this study indicate that the participants felt that the use of broadband internet services can connect people to the outside world in ways that have not occurred; that it can help people to increase their knowledge base; also, broadband internet services can help provide online jobs for people in the Navajo Nation. Other important considerations were discovered, such as how K-12 and college-level education can be significantly enhanced with increased connectivity. Other data that emerged from this study relate to problems for students who live far distances from schools or have transportation needs and their ability to access online education. The students on the Navajo Nation can access information from school and at home. Finally, some individuals reported benefits for the businesses on the reservation. Ultimately, throughout this study, my goal has been to examine broadband connectivity and the enduring digital divide on tribal nations, specifically, on the Navajo Nation so that what I learn could help inspire efforts to address the quality-of-life aspects that connectivity can bring forward. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]