Maine lagging on road to high-speed broadband

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Published
March 14, 2021

Maine lagging on road to high-speed broadband

State's bid for better access has been stymied by high cost, misleading maps and Maine's rural nature.
Published
March 14, 2021

Rural Cambridge pioneers Maine broadband planning

Cambridge and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. worked to bring internet access to the small town.
Published
March 8, 2021

For rural Mainers seeking broadband solutions, is Starlink the answer?

As Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets deploy more low-orbit satellites, residents in remote areas have a new option for high-speed internet service.
Published
February 24, 2021

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.
Published
February 7, 2021

Silver Linings: Bill aims to broaden broadband in rural Maine

An Oxford County legislator's bill would enhance access to telehealth, education and social interaction.
Published
December 15, 2020

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.
Published
November 23, 2020

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.
Published
September 15, 2020

Mainers seeking internet upgrade tell stories of poor service to highlight feds’ mistakes

The Federal Communications Commission's map of Maine showing various levels of broadband access grossly overstates the quality of service. That's especially a problem in a pandemic.
Published
July 20, 2020

Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband

Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
Published
July 11, 2020

A digitally divided Maine leaves tens of thousands offline

At least 83,000 Maine households lack the broadband internet experts say is necessary for economic success.