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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Richard Govea, our Broadband Opportunities Program Manager, shared the latest information on the FCC’s
<b><i>Emergency Broadband Benefit</i></b> <b><i>(EBB)</i></b> & <b><i>Emergency Connectivity Fund</i></b> (<b><i>ECF</i></b>) programs in today’s New Mexico Librarians’ Lounge. You can view the recording here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-h7PW8pNsIBoP0E2Ua2NAAnlXvtMack/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-h7PW8pNsIBoP0E2Ua2NAAnlXvtMack/view?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The EBB program will begin accepting applications next <b><u>Wednesday, May 12.</u></b> Your library can help people know about and apply for this limited program to apply for $50 or $75 per month broadband discounts and subsidies for laptops
or tablets from approved providers.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Richard provides more information in the attachments and the email below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dale<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#0070C0">Dale Savage<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Development Bureau Chief<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New Mexico State Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Govea, Richard, DCA <Richard.Govea@state.nm.us>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:22 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Savage, Dale, DCA <Dale.Savage@state.nm.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> EBB and ECF Resources - 5/6/21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dale,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Attached is the EBB flyer and ECF overview that I presented today. I also attached PED’s news release concerning the EBB.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information regarding the Federal Poverty Guidelines can be found here:
<a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/2021-poverty-guidelines#guidelines">https://aspe.hhs.gov/2021-poverty-guidelines#guidelines</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For quick reference, libraries and schools apply for ECF to get reimbursements on eligible equipment and services that have been purchased since July 1, 2020 to current and the EBB is for households to apply to receive monthly discounts
on their monthly broadband service.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also, CIPA may apply to items and services purchased under the ECF. For applicants filing for EBB, they should be aware of contract terms that they are signing up for (if it’s new service). Funds may run out at any given time and the applicant
should understand their options and obligations when signing up for new service with EBB subsidies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Helpful Links<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">About EBB:
<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit">https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Providers in NM that are listed as participating with EBB:
<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers#New%20Mexico">
https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers#New%20Mexico</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">EBB Toolkit:
<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-outreach-toolkit">https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-outreach-toolkit</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">EBB Signup Site:
<a href="https://getemergencybroadband.org/">https://getemergencybroadband.org/</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">ECF Draft Orders:
<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/document/rosenworcel-unveils-proposed-rules-emergency-connectivity-fund">
https://www.fcc.gov/document/rosenworcel-unveils-proposed-rules-emergency-connectivity-fund</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please let me know if I missed any information and I’ll make sure I get the information to you ASASP.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank You<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Richard Govea<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">New Mexico State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Broadband Opportunities Program Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">State Library E-rate Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mobile: 505.467.9283<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.nmstatelibrary.org/services-for-nm-libraries/programs-services/librarians-toolkit/e-rate">NM State Library - E-rate</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:richard.govea@state.nm.us">richard.govea@state.nm.us</a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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