New Mexico has eight goals — three priorities and five supplemental uses — for its remaining $293 million BEAD funds.

The study suggests that the importance of “balancing the dual needs” of BEAD and state-level initiatives will increase.

The report said a 40% reduction in Universal Service support would mean broadband operators can’t continue operations on existing networks.

Roth suggested that Washington D.C.’s coverage gaps could be filled by the city’s existing providers, without relying on BEAD funding.

Roth noted that the BEAD Program has so far achieved $21 billion in savings through the Trump Administration’s Benefit of the Bargain reforms.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the bill, which makes $10 million available to help low-income families afford broadband.
