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Latest ISP Cost Comparison Map Updated September 25, 2018

Attention New Mexico Public Schools/Districts & Libraries!  How much is your institution paying for Internet access services in comparison to neighboring Districts? The following new map will help you do a quick analysis based on 2017 E-rate data validated by EducationSuperHighway.  Custom report downloads are available here:  http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/broadband-info-sheets.aspx

Attention NM Public Schools!  Please mark your calendars for this free E-rate training...

In support of the Governor’s Broadband for Education (BB4E) initiative and the Broadband Deficiencies Correction Program (BDCP), and in conjunction with PSFA and PED, E-Rate Central will provide E-rate training throughout New Mexico in preparation for the 2019 E-rate filing window.  The training agenda is attached to this email.

To register, simply click the link in the document downloadable below.  If you have specific questions regarding the training that are not answered at the provided links, please send an email to nmtraining@centraled.com.

Click here to download this training schedule!

Please see the attached newsletter for articles on:

• Funding Status – FY 2018
• Updates on USAC’s E-Rate Productivity Center and Legacy System
  • USAC Plans E-Rate Cycle Dates
  • Form 486 “Early Filing” Warning
  • SPAC Status Search Tools
  • FCC Decision on a FY 2016 EPC Problem
• E-Rate Updates and Reminders
  • Upcoming 2018 E-Rate Dates
  • Most Common Application Denial Reasons
• USAC News Brief Dated August 10 – Form 470 FAQs

Click here for a sampling of our CAT2 Success Stories (PDF)!

Potential Connect America Fund (CAF) Opportunities

The Connect America Fund (CAF, https://www.fcc.gov/general/connect-america-fund-caf) is intended to support hard to reach rural communities needing broadband connectivity.  Even though E-rate federal funding is meant to specifically help public schools and libraries connect to high-speed Internet access, there may also be an opportunity to leverage CAF work in these areas.  The Office of Broadband & Geospatial Initiatives (OBGI) is in the process of identifying CAF contacts per awarded NM Internet Service Provider (ISP) and will post them once available.  In the meantime, if your school is identified on the following map/list, which uses the same data as the NM Broadband Map (https://nmbbmapping.org/mapping/), please contact your ISP right away to inquire about potential CAF opportunities.

Click here to view map of schools in CAF awarded areas

Public schools in CAF awarded areas include:

Latest Upgrade Brochure For NM Public Schools/Districts

This flyer highlights free and optional BB4E resources and support that can help a NM Public School/District achieve successful E-rate compliant upgrades associated with Internet Access Service and/or Local Area Networking.  Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

Click here to view the BB4E Brochure

Governor's Press Release

Click here to download the Governor's September 2017 BB4E press release.

On 09/13/2017, EducationSuperHighway (ESH) reported to the NM Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC) that new data shows how the Governor’s BB4E Procurement Optimization strategy is working within the State of New Mexico.  For more details, click here to download the presentation.

View/download the New Mexico EducationSuperHighway State of the States Report for the last three years:

NM ESH Report - 2017

NM ESH Report - 2016

NM ESH Report - 2015