The Wilton Board of Selectpersons decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to meet with other potential broadband providers and renegotiate the details of the grant with the Maine Connectivity Authority.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Federal program backing online access is key to Maine’s future
The Affordable Connectivity Program supports access to education – and much, much more.
Posted inLocal Government
Wilton votes to accept MCA grant
With the acceptance of the MCA grant on Tuesday, July 18, the Select Board will be able to move forward with Matrix Design Group to bring high-speed internet to Wilton.
Posted inLocal & State
Charter has closed sale with Bee Line in Somerset, Franklin counties
The national broadband service provider will now be moving into the next phase of moving into parts of Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Award of $8.8M means Skowhegan, surrounding towns to see high-speed internet service by next year
The Maine Connectivity Authority has awarded the money to the towns through a partnership with Consolidated Communications.