[1st-mile-nm] NM Broadband Task Force
Michael Harris
mharris at visgence.com
Mon Apr 13 09:32:04 PDT 2015
>
> I’ll explain the process which is rather impressive from an analytical
> perspective. The PRC Task Force will be utilizing this and other products
> from the NMBBP in the development of their recommendations.
I'm very interested to hear what the process is, and how providers can get
information to you to be included on the map. The point that the maps are
not that great has been beaten to death, so how do the providers (that are
willing to) help get them fixed?
-Michael
On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 10:10 AM, John Brown <john at citylinkfiber.com> wrote:
> and yet, as mentioned by others, the data collected via this process
> is in error, not accurate, not verified. And as such useless to base
> important decisions on..
>
> On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 8:54 AM, Clarke, George, DoIT
> <george.clarke at state.nm.us> wrote:
> > BROADBANNONUTS:
> >
> >
> >
> > I am appreciative that there are those on the list who have run an ISP,
> know
> > a payroll, and have sleuthed through a 941. However, broadband
> > implementation is more than a construction project. The planning,
> design,
> > funding, and development requires a large number of talents and “wants” a
> > collaborative framework. Of importance is Digital Literacy or Broadband
> > Education\Training that can be morphed into a “Marketing” element to any
> > ISP’s Business Model. The New Mexico Broadband Program (NMBBP) has
> > identified that establishing “relevancy” that targets the consumer’s
> > “community” (health, senior, education, tribal, e-commerce, e-governance,
> > etc.) and identifying specific applications increases use.
> >
> >
> >
> > The NMBBP has established a site for these types of activities that we
> hope
> > to “sustain” and provide to you 941ers, the public, government, and other
> > businesses as an instrument to direct your customers and/or potential
> > customers to an environment that can establish that “relevancy”. We’ve
> > not formally launched this site, yet maybe this is that. Please click
> and
> > go to:
> >
> >
> >
> > - CONNECT NEW MEXICO: http://nmconnect.org/
> >
> >
> >
> > NMBBP Mapping: Back some weeks there was some chatter about the New
> Mexico
> > Broadband Map. We’ve been a bit busy as are funding ended late January,
> we
> > had hopes for legislation to continue, and now are scrambling to sustain
> a
> > program that has had widespread support due to the “relevancy” of our
> work.
> > Final close out is at the end of April. Regardless, I’ll be responding
> to
> > what’s behind the making of the NM Map. For now simple to say that that
> map
> > is the best there is in the Universe for New Mexico. The data presented
> are
> > only as good as what we get from the provider. Of note, some of the
> > providers refused to play. So, they are not on the map. I’ll explain
> the
> > process which is rather impressive from an analytical perspective. The
> PRC
> > Task Force will be utilizing this and other products from the NMBBP in
> the
> > development of their recommendations.
> >
> >
> >
> > Now of note, I do have one out of three. I’ve run a business and a
> > payroll……Be well, Gar Clarke
> >
> >
> >
> > Gar Clarke
> >
> > NM Geospatial and Broadband Program Manager
> >
> > Agency Tribal Liaison
> >
> > Department of Information Technology
> >
> > Simms Building
> >
> > 715 Alta Vista Street
> >
> > Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
> >
> > Email: george.clarke at state.nm.us
> >
> > Desk: 505.827-1663
> >
> > Cell: 505.690-1661
> >
> > Fax: 505.827-2325
> >
> > Web: http://www.doit.state.nm.us/
> >
> > Broadband Web:: http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/
> >
> > GAC Web: http://www.gac.state.nm.us
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 3:20 PM, Steven Grabiel <
> sgrabiel at higherspeed.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Other than John Brown and John Badal
> >
> > Who else on this list has ever run an isp or even knows what a payroll is
> > and what a 941 is? Who on this list knows anything about routing a
> packet?
> >
> >
> >
> > Will bureaucrats be receiving advice from someone who has never dangled
> > from a tower or does not know how to terminate category 6 cable, or
> someone
> > who can not interpret a p&l or balance sheet? People who are actually
> doing
> > something should be the people solicited for ideas/advice.
> >
> >
> >
> > This is how atlas shrugged.
> >
> >
> >
> > Steven Grabiel
> >
> > President
> >
> > Higher Speed Internet
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone
> >
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> >
> > From: Nan Rubin
> >
> > Date:04/11/2015 3:01 PM (GMT-07:00)
> >
> > To: Brian Tagaban
> >
> > Cc: John Badal , 1st-Mile-NM <1st-mile-nm at mailman.dcn.org>,
> > gillsorg at gmail.com, Wayne Hancock , Ned
> >
> > Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] NM Broadband Task Force
> >
> >
> >
> > [image: Paul White's profile photo]
> > <https://plus.google.com/u/0/115777986003453195195?prsrc=4>
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks – I’m REALLY glad to have some support for this!
> >
> >
> >
> > Here’s the story – it looks like the PRC is trying to get some broadband
> > recommendations (including possible $$ allocations) in place before the
> > start of the new fiscal year, July 1. So this BB task force is on a fast
> > track – recommendations ready by the end of May.
> >
> >
> >
> > I’m attaching the list of members – yes, nearly all industry folks –
> seems
> > like anyone who sent in a letter. But since I described myself as working
> > on media policy with grassroots and community groups, I’ll feel free to
> be
> > outspoken on behalf of this constituency.
> >
> >
> >
> > The TF is operating under the authority of the PRC. The Steering
> Committee
> > was named by the PRC to oversee and coordinate the work of the TF.
> Typical
> > bureaucratic structure.
> >
> >
> >
> > The mission of the TF is: “to be responsible for developing a recommended
> > action plan ("Action Plan") that will include the following:
> >
> > A. The minimum upload and download broadband speeds that should
> be
> > made available either across the State or, if deemed appropriate by the
> > Task Force, in each area
> >
> > of the State;
> >
> > B. A map showing: (i) the areas of the State that currently have
> > available broadband service with at least the minimum upload and download
> > speeds determined by the Task Force, and the type of technology used to
> > provide such Internet service, such as DSL, cable or fixed wireless; and
> > (ii) the areas of the State that currently do not have broadband service
> > with at least the minimum upload and download speeds determine by the
> Task
> > Force; and (iii) the areas of the State that do not have any broadband
> > services at all.
> >
> > C. A description of any barriers under existing law that prevent
> or
> > impede the deployment of broadband service in the State.
> >
> > D. The identification of possible funding sources that can be
> used
> > to increase the deployment of broadband services in the State. If the
> Task
> > Force proposes using the State Rural Universal Service Fund ("USF") as
> one
> > of the funding sources, the proposal shall not include changing the
> > existing cap on the USF surcharge.
> >
> > E. The specific Commission actions and possible legislation that
> > should be taken or enacted to ensure the rapid deployment across the
> State
> > of broadband services that meets the minimum speeds recommended by the
> Task
> > Force.”
> >
> >
> >
> > The first TF meeting was this past Thursday in Santa Fe, me and several
> > others on the phone with intros and several background presentations.
> >
> >
> >
> > I was impressed that a fair amount of work seems to have been done
> already
> > on these topics, especially looking at rural models already in place in
> > other states, and broadband mapping done here in NM. (though I might have
> > been misled, since I wasn’t able to see the presentations.)
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/#map
> >
> >
> >
> > based on the 5 items listed above, they set up 3 subcommittees:
> >
> > Mapping
> >
> > Funding (including using the New Mexico Universal Service
> Fund)
> >
> > Public policy – I’m on this one.
> >
> >
> >
> > My initial impression is that the focus will actually be on reaching
> > unserved areas; raising access speeds; and sustainability for systems
> once
> > they are built out (this is a biggy.) Since I’m on the Policy Committee,
> > I’ll make sure the ROW issue is properly researched and included for
> > recommendations. (“Obstacles” is already a category!)
> >
> >
> >
> > I will probably also raise the issue of urging the PRC take a position
> > supporting municipal broadband, which was part of the same FCC decision.
> > If any local municipality in NM should want to run its own system, the
> PRC
> > should make it easy for them instead of deferring to the corporate
> > providers.
> >
> >
> >
> > I’ll know more on Monday when I call in to the first Policy committee
> > meeting. Meanwhile, I’ve asked them to send me copies of all the
> > background materials, and am attaching the list of TF members.
> >
> >
> >
> > Stay tuned,
> >
> > Nan
> >
> > *Nan Rubin*
> > *Community Media Services*
> > 917-656-0886 [*Rocky Mountain Time Zone!!!]*
> > 4093 Calle de Estrellas
> > Las Cruces, NM 88012
> > www.nanrubin.net
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Brian Tagaban <Brian at tagaban.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Digging is a one-time cost. Rights-of-way agreements are reoccurring
> >> subject to local and diverse ordinances/rules which makes ROW a
> >> substantial
> >> project risk. Some areas are subject to minimal permitting requirements
> >> but when the Feds deem one as being under federal protection then the
> >> complexity for ROW grows exponentially due to the sequential and
> >> dependency
> >> nature of the agreements. Federal and State roads are not exempt from
> the
> >> complexity of ROW therefore combining the two ROWs is an excellent idea
> in
> >> my opinion.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Brian Tagaban
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* 1st-mile-nm [mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces at mailman.dcn.org] *On
> >> Behalf Of *frank at wmxsystems.com
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 08, 2015 1:55 PM
> >> *To:* John Badal; John Brown; Wayne Hancock
> >>
> >> *Cc:* Quijada, Andrea; Lynn Chadwick; Cheryl Leanza; 1st-Mile-NM;
> >> gillsorg at gmail.com; Ned
> >> *Subject:* Re: [1st-mile-nm] NM Broadband Task Force
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Digging is 90% of the cost of a fiber deployment.
> >>
> >> -------- Original Message --------
> >> Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] NM Broadband Task Force
> >> From: John Badal <JBadal at sacred-wind.com>
> >> Date: Wed, April 08, 2015 1:50 pm
> >> To: John Brown <john at citylinkfiber.com>, Wayne Hancock
> >> <whancock at donaanacounty.org>
> >> Cc: "Quijada, Andrea" <andrea at medialiteracyproject.org>, Lynn Chadwick
> >> <lchadwick at ntia.doc.gov>, Cheryl Leanza <cleanza at alhmail.com>,
> >> 1st-Mile-NM <1st-mile-nm at mailman.dcn.org>, "gillsorg at gmail.com"
> >> <gillsorg at gmail.com>, Ned <erubin47 at comcast.net>
> >>
> >> Actually, that’s a good idea. Obtaining rights of way is a time
> consuming
> >> and costly chore for telcos and much money and multiple easemtn
> >> excavations
> >> could be avoided if the local, state or federal government would install
> >> conduit as they upgrade their rights of way. Congresswoman Eshoo of
> >> California has introduced a bill for several years running that would
> >> require the US DOT to install fiber ducts in all federal Hwy rights of
> way
> >> for use by any fiber provider.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* 1st-mile-nm [*mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces at mailman.dcn.org*
> >> <1st-mile-nm-bounces at mailman.dcn.org>] *On Behalf Of *John Brown
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 8, 2015 1:17 PM
> >> *To:* Wayne Hancock
> >> *Cc:* Quijada, Andrea; Lynn Chadwick; Cheryl Leanza; 1st-Mile-NM;
> >> *gillsorg at gmail.com* <gillsorg at gmail.com>; Ned
> >> *Subject:* Re: [1st-mile-nm] NM Broadband Task Force
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> what exactly will that achieve ?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 12:03 PM, Wayne Hancock <
> >> *whancock at donaanacounty.org* <whancock at donaanacounty.org>> wrote:
> >>
> >> That’s Great!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> As a recommendation, it would be helpful if Counties were encouraged to
> >> include a provision within their permitting processes for trenching,
> that
> >> “Fiber Duct will be placed and marked in all trenches on Public Rights
> of
> >> Way” .
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Good Luck
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Wayne D. Hancock
> >>
> >> Dona Ana County
> >>
> >> Commissioner District 4
> >>
> >> 845 N. Motel Blvd.
> >>
> >> Las Cruces, NM 88007
> >>
> >> 575 525-5810 Office
> >>
> >> 575 520-4560 Cell
> >>
> >> 575 525-5948 Fax
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> [image: DAC_logo_small]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* Nan Rubin [mailto:*nanrubin at gmail.com* <nanrubin at gmail.com>]
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 07, 2015 1:12 PM
> >> *To:* 1st-Mile-NM
> >> *Cc:* Wayne Hancock; Cheryl Leanza; Lynn Chadwick; Quijada, Andrea; Ned;
> >> *gillsorg at gmail.com* <gillsorg at gmail.com>
> >> *Subject:* NM Broadband Task Force
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> As you know, the NM Public Regulation Commission just set up a Broadband
> >> Task Force to look into how to improve BB service around the state,
> >> especially increasing speeds where there is BB, and bringing it to parts
> >> of
> >
> >
> >
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