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- 1900 rural New Mexico student households gain high-speed internet●900 rural New Mexico student households get connected to high-speed internet
Around 900 student households in rural New Mexico have been connected to high-speed internet, according to KRQE. The expansion aims to close the digital divide for students in remote areas, giving families reliable access for online learning and schoolwork. Efforts to expand broadband access across rural New Mexico have been a priority for state and federal programs in recent years.
- 2Broadband projects bring internet to nearly 900 rural student households▼Nearly 900 student rural households have access to internet thanks to broadband projects
Nearly 900 rural households with school-age students now have internet access as a result of broadband expansion projects. The initiative is aimed at closing the digital divide so students in remote areas can participate in online learning and access educational resources. Officials point to the milestone as evidence that infrastructure funding is reaching underserved communities.