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:
AvailableIs Internet service
for your home or business available in your area? 
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AdequateIs Internet service
for your home or business sufficient and reliable in your area? 
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AffordableIs Internet service
for your home or business affordable in your area? 
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EquitableDo 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)
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)
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
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
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. “
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. “
Its Time to Close the Digital Divide
in New Mexico
Individual and Family Resources
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Take our speed test or connection check to let us know how your Internet connectivity
measures up. |
Eligible households
can apply for monthly support or access discounts on Internet service |
Search the
NM database of free public Wi-Fi access locations across the state. |
Whatever your situation, there are ways
to get connected for online working and learning. |
