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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
Rural Cambridge pioneers Maine broadband planning
Cambridge and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. worked to bring internet access to the small town.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedSeptember 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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