With several companies vying for majority control of the town, consumers are left uncertain who their provider is and where their broadband is coming from.
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Poland selectmen get tips on municipal-owned broadband service
Leeds Broadband Committee member John McLean recommended the town first survey its residents about their interest in town-provided internet access.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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 inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives
This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas in the state.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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 inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Charter has closed sale with Bee Line
The national broadband service provider will now be moving into the next phase of moving into Franklin, Somerset counties.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, 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, Maine, 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, Maine, 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.
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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.