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

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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.
Published
April 5, 2020

Home internet use surges in Maine as families shelter in place

The shift in usage from businesses and schools to homes also has moved up peak usage times from evening to afternoon.
Published
January 28, 2020

Democrats renew push for broadband expansion with $15 million proposal

Lawmakers rejected a borrowing plan for broadband investment last year, but a new bill would tap into the state's General Fund to support a plan developed by the ConnectME Authority.
Published
January 5, 2020

Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda

The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
Published
November 21, 2019

Sen. King co-sponsors bill to improve telehealth access, a benefit to rural areas

The bill could help patients in rural Maine, where using technology is seen as an increasingly essential way for patients to receive health care.
Published
October 21, 2019

New 10-cent surcharge on Maine phone lines will fund broadband expansion

The surcharge approved by the Legislature will be used to support broadband expansion projects in the state starting in 2020.
Published
October 3, 2019

Cumberland County residents want more broadband competition, survey shows

The grant-funded report offers a blueprint for public-private partnerships that could compete with existing broadband providers such as Spectrum.
Published
August 28, 2019

Broadband advocates hope for another chance at state bonding

Supporters of public funding for high-speed internet are disappointed, but not deterred, by the failure of a $15 million bond this legislative session.