The cutting of 12 jobs at Consolidated Communications continues what union and congressional leaders have called a ‘troubling’ trend at Maine’s largest telecommunications company.
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Feds approve Maine’s plan to broaden internet access, unlocking up to $14 million
The first Digital Equity Plan in the nation to win approval outlines how Maine will expand access to high-speed, reliable internet and break down barriers to broadband connections.
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Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that’s set to end April 30.
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Commentary: Broadband funding brings lifeline to Mainers most in need
A landmark law establishes a new paradigm for bringing broadband service to life: public-private partnerships between service providers and federal, state and local governments.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Maine leads in connecting learning and technology
This past summer, Maine received $272 million to expand affordable, high-speed internet across the state through the bipartisan Digital Equity Act. This legislation, passed in November 2021, provided $2.75 billion to help states close the digital divide among those with access to broadband internet and those who do not. The Digital Equity Act website states: […]
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Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband
More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine’s share is the largest of any state in New England.
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Low-income Americans benefit from cheap internet. So do Comcast and Charter.
While both Republicans and Democrats agree that connecting more people to broadband is a worthy cause, intense partisan fights over debt and spending suggest the program could fail to win renewal from Congress.
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Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
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Consolidated Communications expanding fiber-optic network to 18,000 in Brunswick area
The company said it’s spending $14 million to expand its high-speed internet service in Brunswick, Topsham, Harpswell, Freeport, Durham and Bowdoinham.
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Rural Bath group asks City Council for $75K to expand high-speed internet
Rural Bath residents want to build a $1.6 million fiber-optic network to connect 500 homes and businesses.