broadband
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
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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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Commentary: We can’t afford to turn our backs on the digital divide
More than 92,000 Maine households rely on the Affordable Connectivity Program to pay for broadband. Congress must not eliminate this invaluable subsidy.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2023
Commentary: Federal program backing online access is key to Maine’s future
The Affordable Connectivity Program supports access to education – and much, much more.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Our View: Major federal connectivity grant has to go a long way
Reaching 94,000 Maine homes and businesses that currently have unreliable internet or none at all is but one piece of a tricky puzzle.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Biden announces $42 billion to expand high-speed internet access
The new investments included $42.5 billion for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, known as BEAD, which Congress enacted as part of a sprawling 2021 law to improve the nation's infrastructure.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
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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PublishedJune 14, 2023
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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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Planned $82 million upgrades, expansion would improve Maine broadband access
Charter Communications says it will bring high-speed internet connectivity to underserved areas, and is buying Bee Line Cable in Madison.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Regional coalitions seek public input on access to high-speed internet
Southern Maine residents will get to share ideas and suggestions to help the state divvy up $250 million for infrastructure improvements.
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