""Public Wi-Fi is essential for providing accessibility and convenience in communities across New Mexico," OBAE State Grants Senior Program Manager Neala Krueger said in a press release about the grants. "It provides communications in emergencies, helps travelers and remote workers, and enables New Mexicans to access the internet in public locations. This Wi-Fi access will help close the state's digital divide." The New Mexico Wi-Fi grants include: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell: $2,162,229 SWC Telesolutions, Inc.: $2,040,951 City of Las Cruces: $1,427,361 Dona Ana County: $515,912 Luna County: $328,767 City of Raton: $250,000"
"The grants total $6.72 million of the $7.19 million available. The press release says that OBAE is working on a seventh grant for the remaining $460,000. In all, the New Mexico Community Connect Grant Program generated 29 applications for public Wi-Fi totaling almost $14 million. Those winning grants must maintain and operate the networks for at least three years after completion. The networks must provide 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload service."
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion approved six Community Connect grants to implement or expand public Wi‑Fi in plazas, parks, municipal buildings and similar public areas. The grants, awarded through the $70 million Connect New Mexico Fund, total $6.72 million of $7.19 million available, with a seventh grant in progress for the remaining $460,000. Recipients include Eastern New Mexico University‑Roswell ($2,162,229), SWC Telesolutions ($2,040,951), City of Las Cruces ($1,427,361), Dona Ana County ($515,912), Luna County ($328,767), and City of Raton ($250,000). The program generated 29 applications totaling nearly $14 million. Winning projects must operate networks for at least three years and deliver 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload; the maximum grant per project was $2,499,999 and matching funds were not required. Additional New Mexico broadband funding and grant information is available on Telecompetitor's Broadband Nation webpage.
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