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Digital Equity

 New Mexico

​It is time to close the Digital Divide
in New Mexico!


​​In today’s world, internet connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity.
“Like running water and electricity, broadband is as vital a resource to New Mexico communities
​and is absolutely critical to the future ​of our economy, education, health, and safety.”


​​​New Mexico is working to support universal Broadband
with Internet connectivity for all that is:
​

Available

Is Internet service
for your home or business
​available ​
​in your area?
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Adequate

Is Internet service ​
​for your home or business 
sufficient and reliable
​in your area?
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Affordable

Is Internet service
for your home or business affordable 
​​in your area?
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Equitable

Do all community members
in your area
​have Internet
that meets their needs?
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​​Digital Equity requires removing all key digital divide barriers to educational and economic opportunity."
The National Collaborative for Digital Equity (NCDE)

Digital Equity

​What is Digital Equity?
A condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy and economy. Digital Equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, ​and access to essential services.


Digital Equity requires:
1) affordable, robust broadband internet service
2) internet-enabled devices that meets the needs of the user
3) access to digital literacy training
4) quality technical support
5) applications and online content designed to enable and encourage self-sufficiency

​ National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)

Digital Equity in New Mexico

Digital Equity in New Mexico requires targeting resources to close gaps and expand opportunity
for unserved and underserved communities and community members
throughout the state. 


Digital Equity New Mexico goals:
help local and regional communities identify and address existing broadband equity gaps
ensure the state leverages new and existing resources for effective, equitable, and sustainable
broadband adoption and use
empower all New Mexicans to participate fully in an increasingly digital society and economy


Digital Equity success in New Mexico requires a statewide committed to:
affordable reliable, in -home broadband service and support for household broadband adoption
access to personal computers
digital literacy training and ongoing technical support​
​Regional engagement and local capacity-building and planning

Donate to the Broadband Collective Digital Equity Fund

A Vision for New Mexico

"All New Mexico businesses and homes
have high-speed broadband Internet connectivity
that provides simultaneous download and upload speeds
of 100 megabits per second (100/100 mbps)
or at least 25/10 mbps for each member of the household using the Internet.
​All businesses and residents in New Mexico have affordable and reliable Internet service, devices that meet their needs,
free quality technical support, and access to effective digital literacy training so that all New Mexicans can effectively work and learn from home,
access services online, and participate successfully
in the 21st century economy. “
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New Mexico Broadband Map
​Explore Data by County and Tribe

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Promoting statewide universal Internet connectivity
​with a data-drive approach that facilitates collaboration, provides transparency, and drives results.
Visit the New Mexico Broadband Map

Its Time to Close the Digital Divide
​in New Mexico

Individual and Family Resources

Are You
​Up to Speed?
Take our speed test or connection check to let us know how your Internet connectivity 
​measures up.
Take The NM Speed Test
Get Help With
​Internet Bills
Eligible households
can apply for monthly support or access
​discounts on
​Internet service

Get Help With Internet Bills
Find Wi-Fi
​Near You
Search the
NM database
of free public Wi-Fi
access locations
​across the state.
Visit www.NMHotspots.com
Find More Ways
​to Connect
Whatever your situation, there are ways
to get connected
for online
working and learning.
Explore Broadband Options

Community Resources

State Plan

Learn about state
efforts supporting
​Digital Equity.
State Plan

State Resources

Explore State Resources for building
​Digital Equity.
State Resources

Funding Resources

Find funding 
opportunities to support Digital Equity.
Funding Resources

Resources Links

Browse a collection of research and reports
​on Connectivity.
Resource Links

Tribal Resources

Connect with Tribal resources and learn from community success stories.
Explore Tribal Resources

Community Coalitions
​in New Mexico

Communities across the state are mobilizing
​formal and informal coalitions to addrss Broadband connectivity.
Add your Community Coalition to our State Map

In the Spotlight

Dona Ana County Broadband is a community coalition working together
​to Improve Internet Connectivity for residents and busiensses.
Meet the Dona Ana County Broadband Coalition

    Become a Community Advocate

    Let regional and state leaders know that you consider Internet Connectivity an essential service AND
    get involved in local efforts, civic coalitions, and community advocacy to support Digital Equity
    ​in our state.
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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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