Regional coalitions seek public input on access to high-speed internet

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Published
March 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.
Published
December 8, 2022

Maine to receive $5.5 million in federal money to expand internet access statewide

Maine becomes the first state to receive the funding as part of a federal push for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.
Published
June 23, 2022

Readfield officials to reconsider plans for athletic complex after cost, location dissuade voters

Residents rejected the nearly $700,000 project at the annual Town Meeting, along with plans for a municipally owned, high-speed broadband network.
Published
June 14, 2022

So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring

Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement.
Published
May 2, 2022

New Gloucester telecom company Otelco rebrands as GoNetspeed

The company was purchased by a private equity firm, which is grouping five telecommunications companies under the same name.
Published
April 4, 2022

Consolidated Communications building big fiber-optic internet network in Maine

The telecom company intends to offer the service to 150,000 Maine homes and businesses by the end of 2022.
Published
March 9, 2022

Spectrum doubling its base internet speed for customers in Portland

The move is part of an effort to boost basic-plan speeds this year in all markets in the company's 41-state service area.
Published
February 25, 2022

Maine gets another $28 million for rural broadband expansion

The federal grant will fund a public-private partnership to extend high-speed internet service to thousands of people in unserved parts of the state.
Published
February 3, 2022

Internet service plans will soon be required to have ‘nutrition’ labels

Under the proposal, internet service providers will be required to offer clear, straightforward explanations of their plans and services before you sign anything.
Published
January 31, 2022

GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities

The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.