The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County to fix crucial gap in its internet at fraction of original cost
The county will spend just $30,000 to implement a satellite network that will serve as a backup to county-owned fiber internet that connects the county’s jail, courthouse, and emergency communications center.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Browsing in incognito mode doesn’t protect you as much as you might think
A settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get more privacy while surfing the internet than they had been previously.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that’s set to end April 30.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New agency pitches $150 million to stretch broadband across Maine
The Maine Connectivity Authority has a goal to offer every home and business in Maine a high-speed internet connection by 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring
Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine and nationwide, high broadband cost is part of the digital divide
A federal program will make internet service accessible to millions of families, but it won’t solve the whole problem.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
The Biden administration says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes