OBAE Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides resources to assist New Mexico's communities with broadband development. These resources include guidebooks and accompanying videos covering critical topics such as planning, partnerships, best practices, business planning, and federal funding opportunities.
NM TAP Community and Tribal Guidebook
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01 OBAE TAP Broadband Guidebook Slides 1-27
02 OBAE TAP Broadband Guidebook Slides 28-68: Coming Soon! (Sorry for the delay, this video is being reconfigured for web access)
03 OBAE TAP Broadband Guidebook Slides 69-78: Coming Soon!
04 OBAE TAP Broadband Guidebook Slides 79-103: Coming Soon!
05 OBAE TAP Broadband Guidebook Slides 104-105
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NM TAP Public-Private Partnerships Guidebook
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NM TAP Broadband Best Practices for Local Government Permitting Guidebook
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NM TAP Broadband Business Planning Guidebook
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NM TAP Federal Broadband Grant/Loan Opportunities Guidebook
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Additional Resource
Next Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
Local Broadband Planning Guide
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"This Guide provides a phased approach to support local communities in deploying broadband infrastructure that addresses communities’ connectivity challenges. Limitations This Guide is offered solely for informational purposes and is not intended to mandate the form, content or process of any broadband access or expansion plan, nor guaranty the efficacy or approval of any such plan. "
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Next Centuries Cities
Becoming Broadband Ready Toolkit
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Next Century Cities “Becoming Broadband Ready” toolkit (Toolkit) lists ten sets of actions communities should undertake to develop broadband solutions for their residents which include: establishing leadership, building a community movement, evaluating the current circumstances and assets, creating a digital inclusion master plan,
exploring connectivity and financing options. These actions are critical for communities to develop the needs assessments, connectivity surveys, internet service availability maps, feasibility studies, strategic broadband plans, network design or engineering plans and project management plans necessary to compete effectively for large-scale federal funding. Web Link Toolkit |
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NTTA
Pathways to Success Broadband Resource Guide
The NTTA Pathways to Success Broadband Resource Guide is an additional resource offering valuable guidance for tribes and communities mobilizing for connectivity.
