Tools for Communities
New Mexico Local Broadband Guide
"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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"Becoming Broadband Ready" Toolkit
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 |
National League of Cities Digital Equity Playbook"City leaders across the U.S. are prioritizing attempts to bridge the digital divide. Their actions and solutions must adapt to communities’ needs, depending on the causes of the digital divide. Cities are undertaking various digital inclusion efforts to ensure digital equity in their communities." Learn more, read the Digital Equity Playbook.
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NDIA Digital Inclusion Coalition Guidebook
"The new Digital Inclusion Coalition Guidebook provides an in-depth look at successful models and recurring themes across coalitions, accompanied by best practices, lessons learned, and specific recommendations from the field. Some of the key themes covered in the guidebook include:
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Does Your Community Have a Broadband Coalition?
Formal and informal Community Broadband Coalitions are forming across the state to support Broadband connectivity in their area.
Click on the stars below to learn more about community efforts to support Broadband connectivity across the state.
If your community has a coalition that is not yet appearing on the map or if info needs updating, please complete the
Community Broadband Coalitions Form
Community Broadband Coalitions Map Link
Click on the stars below to learn more about community efforts to support Broadband connectivity across the state.
If your community has a coalition that is not yet appearing on the map or if info needs updating, please complete the
Community Broadband Coalitions Form
Community Broadband Coalitions Map Link
Resources for Mapping Our Way to Digital Equity
Community resources for data gathering and mapping connectivity to help supplement strategic planning and applications for Internet funding.
ESRI Broadband Hub
ESRI Broadband Hub Gallery
NMDoIT Maps
Community resources for data gathering and mapping connectivity to help supplement strategic planning and applications for Internet funding.
ESRI Broadband Hub
ESRI Broadband Hub Gallery
NMDoIT Maps
Community networks MapCommunity Networks Map
https://muninetworks.org/communitymap Community Networks https://muninetworks.org Institute for Local Self-Reliance https://ilsr.org |