12/15/2022 Two More New Mexico Tribes Receive Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) AwardsRead NowThe Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced on Dec. 16 that it has awarded nine more grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP).
https://www.internetforall.gov/news-media/biden-harris-administration-announces-more-403-million-high-speed-internet-grants-tribal Picuris Pueblo Indian Tribe, NM Broadband Infrastructure Deployment $3,742,991.00 The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 79 unserved Native American households, 15 Tribal offices, 2 Tribal businesses, and 3 community anchor institutions with qualifying broadband service with up to 1Gbps symmetrical speeds. Pueblo of Santa Clara, NM Broadband Infrastructure Deployment $9,175,946.00 The Broadband Infrastructure Deployment project proposes to install fiber directly connecting 600 unserved Native American households with fiber to the home service of 1 Gbps symmetrical and 50/10 Mbps wireless service.
0 Comments
December 13, 2022
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Ensuring Solutions to Meet America’s Broadband Needs” on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET. Millions of Americans live in rural, Tribal and low-income urban areas that do not have access to affordable broadband. Congress has provided support for fixed and mobile broadband, including through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). New federal support for broadband access, affordability and inclusion will bring us closer to closing the digital divide and achieving digital equity. This hearing will examine ongoing and past efforts within the public and private sectors to bring affordable, resilient and secure broadband to all communities. Witnesses:
Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10 a.m. ET Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253 WATCH LIVE STREAM: www.commerce.senate.gov Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this hearing via the live stream. If you are having trouble viewing this hearing, please try the following steps:
Testimony
12/8/2022 US Treasury Announces Two Additional Capital Projects Fund Awards to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet in Colorado and New MexicoRead Nowhttps://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1152
Colorado and New Mexico are approved to receive approximately $288 million under the American Rescue Plan and will connect nearly 60,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet. New Mexico is approved to receive $117 million for broadband infrastructure, which the state estimates will connect an estimated 40,611 households and businesses – representing 21% of locations still lacking high-speed internet access. New Mexico’s award will fund the Connect New Mexico Broadband grant program, a competitive grant program that is designed to build broadband infrastructure to areas of the state without access to reliable wireline service. The Connect New Mexico Broadband program /is also designed to provide internet service with speeds of 100/100 Mbps symmetrical to households and businesses upon project completion. Each of the internet service providers funded by the program will participate in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a $30 per month subsidy for qualifying households. The plan submitted to Treasury and being approved today represents 88% of the state’s total allocation under the CPF program. New Mexico submitted plans for the remainder of their CPF funds and these applications are currently under review by Treasury. U.S Senator Luján invites local government leaders, staff and partners from throughout New Mexico to the first of his Broadband for New Mexico Webinar Series. This first virtual event is aimed at supporting local government as essential partners for broadband. This webinar will be an introduction to what counties and municipalities need to know to meaningfully participate in broadband and digital inclusion efforts and connect their communities to high speed internet. Speakers will include U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA), the National Association of Counties (NACO), the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), New Mexico Counties, the New Mexico Municipal League, as well as local broadband leaders.
Please join us for this special opportunity to hear from and ask questions to federal, state and local officials by registering in advance and spreading the word with others who might benefit from this webinar. For more information or if you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Melanie Goodman at (575) 520-6492. YOU MAY REGISTER HERE 12/1/2022 Next Century Cities and City of Albuquerque Host "Building Broadband Together" EventRead Now
|
Details
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
Categories |