The largest sum of money ever dedicated to expanding broadband in Maine is being made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and follows thousands of comments about how to extend internet service in the state.
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Fayette joins Wilton and others in broadband grant programs
Fayette joins Wilton and other rural communities across the state in bringing broadband services to their towns through the Maine Connectivity Authority and CCI.
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Consolidated Communication picks up Maine Connectivity Authority grant
Brian Lippold of Casco Bay Advisors, LLC confirmed with the Wilton select board on Tuesday, Feb. 6, that Consolidated Communication had picked up the MCA grant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Grant program boosts high-speed fiber internet access to Skowhegan area residents, businesses
The upgraded service comes amid ongoing efforts — and an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars — to bring faster internet service to communities across Maine.
Posted inMaine
Wilton Select Board to reconsider Matrix/MCA grant
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.
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.
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 inMaine
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.