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<div>Hello Gary:</div>
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<div>We'll check out your address, compare with what the providers are giving us, and see what the deal is. </div>
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<div>To note, these data are "over reported" and not necessarily specific to your address. They are not “suspicious” just incorrect to the degree we’d all want to target. However, a simple fact. This is the best comprehensive Broadband Availability Resource
available in the state to date. So, an explanation of the process may clarify the product and our shared frustration in producing a better map.</div>
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<div>Data Standards: These data are being “over-reported” both in some cases from the Provider and most definitely in the processing requirements specified by FCC/NTIA as a compromise to the industry. I’ll explain, the NM Broadband Program has Non Disclosure
Agreements (NDA)with each of the vendors who are participating to acquire their data twice yearly. There is a problem with not having standardized format for submittal of data. That’s not a huge problem, as we can take spreadsheets, CAD Files, and napkin
drawings to the standardized data model required by NTIA. Our real problem is content granularity. Some vendors provide customer addresses, this we prefer. Others provide customer coverage areas while others include an area that they “may” be able to provide
services. Hence, we have a real normalization problem. So, this is our conundrum with cable, DSL, Fiber, etc. One can understand the challenge of different providers submitting various data formats with a mixture of “geographies”. Now the Fixed Wireless
providers have a similar challenge. We prefer obtaining Tower Locations where we run RF Propagation Modeling to produce an accurate coverage. However, again we have a lack of standardized granularity as some providers submit data with simple buffers and no
tower specifications to run the model. We got some apples banging around with the sweet potatoes. </div>
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<div>Data Processing: Once we process these data we return them in map form (Layered PDF) to the providers in a secure environment for review. If issues, we correct and in some cases those providers who have limited map services are pleased to have their
data illustrated. Next, we aggregate these data as per NDA and NTIA requirements. The requirements are to aggregate by US Census Block. Hence, if even an itty bitty piece of a providers coverage crosses into a Census Block, that entire Census Block is deemed
served by that provider. See the problem now of over-reporting? Here in New Mexico we go a bit upscale. We conduct a series of Geoprocessing Analytics that remove areas with no structures, no addresses, and have zero population. In addition, we developed
a NM Land Index Grid that will be able to overlay a smaller geography in rural areas and provide a better accounting of availability.</div>
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<div>Info: For additional information take a closer look at the NM Broadband Program Portal:</div>
<div> - NMBBP Portal: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/</u></font></a></div>
<div> - Mapping Description: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/mapping.shtml"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/mapping.shtml</u></font></a></div>
<div> - Latest Methodology Report: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/docs/NM_Methodology_2013_04_01.pdf"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/docs/NM_Methodology_2013_04_01.pdf</u></font></a></div>
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<div>I do hope this removes some of the mystery. If you’ve any questions or concerns, please contact me.</div>
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<div>Cordially, Gar Clarke</div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Gar Clarke</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Broadband Program Manager</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Department of Information Technology</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Simms Building</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">715 Alta Vista Street</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:george.clarke@state.nm.us"><font color="blue"><u>george.clarke@state.nm.us</u></font></a></span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Desk: 505.827-1663</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Cell: 505.690-1661</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">Fax: 505.827-2325</span></font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;">BB Web: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/">
http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/</a></span></font></div>
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<div>From: <a href="mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org"><font color="blue"><u>1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org</u></font></a> <a href="mailto:[mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org]"><font color="blue"><u>[mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org]</u></font></a>
On Behalf Of Gary Gomes</div>
<div>Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 2:45 PM</div>
<div>To: <a href="mailto:rl@1st-mile.com"><font color="blue"><u>rl@1st-mile.com</u></font></a>; '1st mile nm'</div>
<div>Subject: Re: [1st-mile-nm] NM DoIT Broadband Program: Update</div>
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<div>Richard/Gar,</div>
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<div>I am wondering where the data comes from and who benefits by the inclusion</div>
<div>or exclusion of coverage areas that are shown on the interactive map.</div>
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<div>I own a home in the "Talavera" area of suburban Las Cruces. It is a pretty</div>
<div>large geographical area (app 6 square miles) and it shows up as having Cable</div>
<div>internet coverage. It does NOT.</div>
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<div>Comcast is the local Cable provider and they do not serve that area - one</div>
<div>can confirm that by trying to order service to the house 5085 Copper Bar Rd</div>
<div>Las Cruces, NM 88011.</div>
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<div>Obviously this makes me very suspicious of the entire endeavor.</div>
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<div>Gary</div>
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<div>From: <a href="mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org"><font color="blue"><u>1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org</u></font></a></div>
<div><font face="Consolas"><a href="mailto:[mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org]"><font face="Calibri" color="blue"><u>[mailto:1st-mile-nm-bounces@mailman.dcn.org]</u></font></a><font face="Calibri"> On Behalf Of Richard Lowenberg</font></font></div>
<div>Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 3:48 PM</div>
<div>To: 1st mile nm</div>
<div>Subject: [1st-mile-nm] NM DoIT Broadband Program: Update</div>
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<div>A few weeks ago, Gar Clarke provided an encapsulated update on the NM</div>
<div>Broadband Program, which is this State's NTIA funded broadband mapping,</div>
<div>planning, capacity building and technical assistance initiative.</div>
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<div>I urge you to bookmark and occasionally look at the program web site for</div>
<div>added information and materials, and for those with time and interest, to</div>
<div>please participate in the process</div>
<div>at: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/index.shtml"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/index.shtml</u></font></a></div>
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<div>In this update, I'd like to note that a NM Working Group had its first</div>
<div>meeting on March 27, with additional meetings now scheduled, leading to a</div>
<div>late Summer report and action agendas.</div>
<div>Surveys have been prepared to address education, healthcare and economic</div>
<div>development issues and information gathering.</div>
<div>See: <a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/bb_workgroup.shtml"><font color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/bb_workgroup.shtml</u></font></a></div>
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<div>The New Mexico Broadband Program (NMBBP) is launching two Regional Broadband</div>
<div>Implementation Plan (RBIP) Pilots within the State to be completed by</div>
<div>September 2014. These Pilots will not only provide technical assistance to</div>
<div>help the regional groups chosen achieve a solid planning, funding and</div>
<div>technology framework, but will also identify future funding to expand this</div>
<div>implementation concept</div>
<div>throughout New Mexico. To apply by May 17, See:</div>
<div><font face="Consolas"><a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/surveys.shtml"><font face="Calibri" color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/surveys.shtml</u></font></a><font face="Calibri"> and:</font></font></div>
<div><font face="Consolas"><a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/docs/NMBBP_RBIP_Application_final.pdf"><font face="Calibri" color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/docs/NMBBP_RBIP_Application_final.pdf</u></font></a></font></div>
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<div>The New Mexico Broadband Program Community Broadband Master Plan</div>
<div>Guidebook Version 1.1, March 2013 has just been posted.</div>
<div><font face="Consolas"><a href="http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/reports/NM_Broadband_Guidebook_v1_1_fi"><font face="Calibri" color="blue"><u>http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/reports/NM_Broadband_Guidebook_v1_1_fi</u></font></a></font></div>
<div>nal.pdf</div>
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<div>New Mexico Broadband Program Speed Test has also been deployed.</div>
<div>Give it a try: <a href="http://nmbbmapping.org/speedtest/"><font color="blue"><u>http://nmbbmapping.org/speedtest/</u></font></a></div>
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<div>There's probably a lot more to update this list about, and I'll</div>
<div>leave it to Gar to do so. There is a good amount of work being</div>
<div>planned for the coming months, through 2015. As the State proceeds,</div>
<div>I'd like to encourage some participation, productive comments and related</div>
<div>efforts by 1st-Mile subscribers. Productive is the key word.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Simply being critical of process or outcomes is to easy, even though</div>
<div>there may be vital issues to be critical of. The challenge before us</div>
<div>is to move our state, communities, companies, institutions and residents</div>
<div>forward, and not just to be playing 'catch-up'. This list should be one</div>
<div>place where we can influence the State's process at a high level.</div>
<div>Not an easy task, but I for one hope we can do so.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Richard</div>
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<div>Richard Lowenberg, Executive Dir.</div>
<div>1st-Mile Institute, 505-603-5200</div>
<div>Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504</div>
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