As Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets deploy more low-orbit satellites, residents in remote areas have a new option for high-speed internet service.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Prospects for broadband growth at critical point in Maine
Regulatory change could enable much-needed fast, reliable and affordable fiber internet access – if legacy phone, power and cable companies don’t block it.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mills makes push for another $30 million for broadband internet in Maine
Weak or nonexistent internet connectivity, a longstanding problem in rural Maine, has been exacerbated during the pandemic as workers, businesses, students and families struggle to stay connected.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Sen. Collins and Nevada Democrat propose grants to expand rural broadband
The senators propose matching grants to help states and state-approved entities build ‘last-mile’ infrastructure.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Internet connectivity that just works will help Maine thrive
One key step is to chart internet quality. The ISPs won’t tell us the truth – the Maine Broadband Coalition needs to hear from you.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Broadband advocates ready to award projects with bond money
Maine voters in July approved a $15 million bond for broadband expansion projects, and the first proposals are expected next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Letter: Time to do something about broadband in Maine
Tired of complaining about your internet? It’s time to do something about it! The Maine Broadband Coalition, in partnership with AARP Maine and others, has launched the “Get Up to Speed” initiative to aid broadband expansion efforts in Maine. Did you know that Maine is ranked as the 43rd state in the U.S for broadband […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Time to do something about internet broadband
Tired of complaining about your internet? It’s time to do something about it! The Maine Broadband Coalition, in partnership with AARP Maine and others, has launched the “Get Up to Speed” initiative to aid broadband expansion efforts in Maine. Did you know that Maine is ranked as the 43rd state in the U.S for broadband […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine launches statewide internet speed test initiative
In addition to finding out their own upload and download speeds, participants will help the Maine Broadband Coalition identify slow spots where upgrades are needed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Broadband access key to Maine’s economic recovery
As work gets more mobile, we will need to invest in infrastructure that will bring jobs here. This isn’t a problem that the market will solve.