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Get Connected - Families

Resources for ​Individuals and Families

Connect with resources and solutions ​to help bridge the digital divide and support digital equity

Are You Up to Speed?

Take the New Mexico Broadband Speed Test to learn more about your Internet connection.
Take the New Mexico Broadband Speed Test

Get Help with Internet Bills

FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program
(previously known as the "Emergency Broadband Benefit "EBB" program)
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of:
  • Up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households
  • Up to $75 per month for eligible households located on Tribal lands.
  • Up to $100 (one-time) to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price

Two Steps to Enroll:
  1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application; and
  2. Contact your preferred participating internet service provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one discounted monthly service plan per household.
Find local internet service providers that are participating in program by searching
https://acpbenefit.org/companies-near-me/ 
Learn more and register on the Affordable Connectivity Program website
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Find Wi-Fi Near You

Looking for Internet access in your area? Find an Internet hotspot near you using www.NMHotspots.com 
Find an Internet Hotspot Near You

Get Help

Call the NM Student Connect Help Desk (toll-free) at 1-888-723-4505 and let us help you navigate that process.
1-888-723-4505 (Toll-free)
7 AM—7 PM (MST) Monday—Friday
9 AM—5 PM (MST) Saturday
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Assistance is available in Spanish and Diné.
Learn more about NM Student Connect
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This website initially established in response to community needs by CommUNITY Learning Network (CLN) with support from the, National Science Foundation Smart and Connected Citie and the Broadband Program of the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (NM DoIT) as well as other collaborating agencies and advocates listed here.
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  • Home
    • Agencies and Advocates
    • Connectivity Survey
    • Connection Check
    • Speed Test
    • Resource Links
  • Digital Divide
  • State Planning
    • State Reports
    • Legislation
  • Get Connected - Families
    • Internet Support
  • Get Connected - Communities
    • State Resources
    • Community Funding Resources
    • Community Webinars
    • Community Networks Map
    • Regional Projects
  • Tribal Resources