Today, there is an unprecedented need for high-speed internet access. With a plethora of federal funds becoming made available for high-speed internet deployment, counties need to ensure they have a full grasp of the variety of considerations and decisions that are beneficial to ensuring they can adequately participate as partners in the deployment of high-speed broadband access. Consider attending webinars hosted by National Association of Counties (NACO) www.naco.org WEBINARS for NACO members: What is Broadband? A Foundational Review for Counties Nov. 3, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm What is fiber technology? What is satellite broadband technology? Which technology is most appropriate for my community? Why Counties Are Central in the Effort to Deploy High-Speed Internet Nov. 10, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The county role is pivotal to deploying high-speed internet. Join us for the second installment in the Broadband Boot Camp for Counties series to discover why counties play an essential role as partners, data aggregators, and organizers in the deployment of high-speed internet that is accessible and affordable for all. Effective County Strategies for Broadband Deployment Projects and Partnerships Nov. 17, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm There are a myriad of ways in which counties can get involved in broadband deployment and adoption efforts. https://www.naco.org/events/broadband-bootcamp-counties
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October 24 to 28, 2022 the Indigenous Connectivity Institute will host the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 (ICS 2022). The Indigenous Connectivity Summit brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable and sustainable internet. The 2022 ICS is led by the newly-formed Indigenous Connectivity Institute, an initiative incubated by Connect Humanity, and co-organized in partnership with the Internet Society. (The first Indigenous Connectivity Summit was held in Santa Fe, NM, by the Internet Society in collaboration with CommUNITY Learning Network, NM TechWorks, and the First Mile Institute with support from RediNet, Google, ICANN, and ARRIN.) ** Only the sessions from Tuesday Oct 25 – Thurs Oct 27 will be livestreamed. **
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion will open three new employment opportunities through a Speed Hiring process. Applications may be submitted starting Sunday October 16 through Thursday, October 20 through the speed hiring process. All who apply will be interviewed. The three positions that will be filled include: grant manager, compliance manager, and project manager.
https://www.spo.state.nm.us/work-for-new-mexico/ Community members are invited to a Town Hall meeting to learn how broadband can benefit Dona Ana County. Lunch will be provided and participants will be invited to share insights, experiences, concerns, and needs that will help inform local and state planning.
Tuesday, October 18 from 12-2pm Dona Ana Community College 1700 O'Hara Road Anthony, NM 88021 Roadrunner Bldg Room 160 10/4/2022 Albuquerque Broadband Office Hosts Affordable Connectivity and Internet Resource Fair!Read Now As noted on the website of the Albuquerque Broadband Office, “Broadband internet provides opportunities for services, education, and jobs. Work virtually or apply for jobs, partake in telemedicine and get medical care in the convenience of your home, or attend virtual school and get an online degree or certificate.”
Saturday, October 8th 2022 from 11am – 2pm, the City of Albuquerque is hosting an Internet Resources Fair Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Department of Technology & Innovation, The event will take place at the International District Library in the Community Room. All service providers that offer internet in Albuquerque (technology neutral) are invited to send at least one customer service representative to sign up interested/eligible residents on the FCC’s affordable connectivity program. The purpose of hosting this event is to provide Albuquerque residents with the information and tools necessary to take advantage of the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, if the resident is eligible and wants internet service. Many residents may not know about the program or how to sign up. This event is open to the public, all internet service providers, and other City of Albuquerque departments that would like to attend. Contact: Catherine Nicolaou (Broadband Program Manager for CABQ) 505-481-6876 or cnicolaou@cabq.gov |
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AuthorUpdates from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) with Input from communities, broadband advocates, and stakeholders around the state. Archives
October 2023
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