[1st-mile-nm] NM DoIT Broadband Program: Update

[Gary Gomes]

Richard/Gar,

I am wondering where the data comes from and who benefits by the inclusion
or exclusion of coverage areas that are shown on the interactive map.

I own a home in the "Talavera" area of suburban Las Cruces.  It is a pretty
large geographical area (app 6 square miles) and it shows up as having Cable
internet coverage.  It does NOT.

Comcast is the local Cable provider and they do not serve that area - one
can confirm that by trying to order service to the house 5085 Copper Bar Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88011.

Obviously this makes me very suspicious of the entire endeavor.

Gary


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[mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces at mailman.dcn.org] On Behalf Of Richard Lowenberg
Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 3:48 PM
To: 1st mile nm
Subject: [1st-mile-nm] NM DoIT Broadband Program: Update

A few weeks ago, Gar Clarke provided an encapsulated update on the NM
Broadband Program, which is this State's NTIA funded broadband mapping,
planning, capacity building and technical assistance initiative.

I urge you to bookmark and occasionally look at the program web site for
added information and materials, and for those with time and interest, to
please participate in the process
at:  http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/index.shtml

In this update, I'd like to note that a NM Working Group had its first
meeting on March 27, with additional meetings now scheduled, leading to a
late Summer report and action agendas.
Surveys have been prepared to address education, healthcare and economic
development issues and information gathering.
See:  http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/bb_workgroup.shtml

The New Mexico Broadband Program (NMBBP) is launching two Regional Broadband
Implementation Plan (RBIP) Pilots within the State to be completed by
September 2014. These Pilots will not only provide technical assistance to
help the regional groups chosen achieve a solid planning, funding and
technology framework, but will also identify future funding to expand this
implementation concept
throughout New Mexico.   To apply by May 17, See:
http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/surveys.shtml      and:
http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/docs/NMBBP_RBIP_Application_final.pdf

The New Mexico Broadband Program Community Broadband Master Plan
Guidebook   Version 1.1, March 2013    has just been posted.
http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/reports/NM_Broadband_Guidebook_v1_1_fi
nal.pdf

New Mexico Broadband Program Speed Test has also been deployed.
Give it a try:  http://nmbbmapping.org/speedtest/

There's probably a lot more to update this list about, and I'll
leave it to Gar to do so.   There is a good amount of work being
planned for the coming months, through 2015.   As the State proceeds,
I'd like to encourage some participation, productive comments and related
efforts by 1st-Mile subscribers.  Productive is the key word.

Simply being critical of process or outcomes is to easy, even though
there may be vital issues to be critical of.   The challenge before us
is to move our state, communities, companies, institutions and residents
forward, and not just to be playing 'catch-up'.  This list should be one
place where we can influence the State's process at a high level.
Not an easy task, but I for one hope we can do so.

Richard


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