The New Mexico state government has published a new thee-year broadband plan that takes aim at increasing broadband infrastructure across the state through 2028 with a longer term goal of reaching 100% connectivity in the state.
The plan, delivered by the state’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), features four major goals, including: universal broadband availability; widespread adoption in the state; next generation advancement; and program stewardship, OBAE said.
“These four goals will ensure that all constituents will have access to broadband, the support they need, and reliable, sustainable infrastructure,” said Jeff Lopez, who heads OBAE.
The plan also outlines six strategic priorities: statewide connectivity; affordability; strategic infrastructure; data, policy, and permitting; digital opportunity; and network operations. OBAE said these will serve as key building blocks to guide its agenda through 2028.
“We are on the path to universal connectivity, and this plan is the playbook to bring broadband to every home, business, farm, and anchor institution,” Lopez emphasized.
OBAE said the state now enjoys 90% high speed internet connectivity.
