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Published
March 8, 2022

Maine Voices: Making Maine’s high-speed internet dreams come true

An engaged community can fundamentally alter the economics of a broadband project.
Published
March 7, 2022

Idaho-based company completes purchase of longstanding Unity telecom UniTel

The sale to Direct Communications, based in Rockland, Idaho, is expected to provide the capital that will allow UniTel to expand and upgrade the fiber optic network in the communities that it serves.
Published
February 25, 2022

Maine gets another $28 million for rural broadband expansion

The federal grant will fund a public-private partnership to extend high-speed internet service to thousands of people in unserved parts of the state.
Published
January 31, 2022

GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities

The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.
Published
January 9, 2022

First leader of Maine Connectivity Authority sworn in

Andrew Butcher is tasked with leading the effort to improve broadband access in the state.

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Published
January 7, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s resolve to make high-speed internet universal in Maine

In a world where online accessibility is more important than ever, we can’t afford to leave anyone behind.
Published
December 2, 2021

After voters reject bond, China looks at options for broadband expansion

Town reviewing wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
Published
December 2, 2021

Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide

We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
Published
November 23, 2021

Our View: Corporate giant tries to kill small Maine town’s broadband plans

What we saw in Leeds last week offers a glimpse of the fights ahead on internet expansion.
Published
November 18, 2021

3G network shutting down in Maine, affecting older phones, devices

Some older cellphones will not be able to make or receive calls or texts after the switch and other devices like medical alert devices, smart watches, vehicle SOS services, home security systems and tablets could stop working.