The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.
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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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine expects nearly $2.4 billion from Biden infrastructure package
More money will help address a backlog of work on highways, bridges, water and sewer pipes, and other physical structures Mainers rely on every day.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Gov. Mills picks industry leader to head new state broadband agency
The organization Andrew Butcher would lead is tasked with expanding access to broadband internet service in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine to receive $128 million in relief funds for broadband expansion
The allocation, announced Friday, was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Each of Maine’s five Native American tribes also will receive $167,000 for broadband.