$900 million drives New Mexico toward universal broadband

Nearly 91% of New Mexico now has access to high-speed internet, and more than 120,000 more homes and business have been connected since 2022, according to the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion’s (OBAE) annual Data Collection Report to the Legislature, showcasing dramatic achievements based on updated mapping data. The comprehensive report, released October 1, reveals that by the end of 2026, 94% of New Mexico will have broadband access. The data-driven report details OBAE’s investments and results since 2022. The agency secured $675 million in federal funding and committed $225 million in state dollars to ensure that every home, business and community facility in the state has access to high-speed internet. OBAE’s projects are also providing internet access to rural students in 13 school districts.