Albuquerque Broadband Office Hosts Affordable Connectivity and Internet Resource Fair!

 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