Maine Broadband Coalition @MEBroadband
We work to create a Maine where everyone can fully and equitably participate in civic, social, and economic life. mainebroadbandcoalition.org Maine Joined March 2015-
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We're launching a comprehensive "how to guide" to help communities successfully build their own broadband networks. AAPB collaborated w/ @Benton_Inst to bring this resource rich handbook to life. Check it out 👇 aapb.us/post/press-rel…
2/2 GOOD READ: "...participate in virtual medical services, find and maintain employment, meet daily needs and connect socially.” Says AARP ME State Director Noël Bonam. Read more: spr.ly/6012XrldO #AARP #AARPME #Maine #ACP @MEConnectivity @AARPadvocates @MEBroadband
1/2 GOOD READ: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ensures affordable internet access for Maine. “Better connectivity allows more older adults to navigate online government services, ...." spr.ly/6014XrlTu
FROM MBC: Affordable internet program is essential to keep Mainers connected @SenatorCollins @SenAngusKing @RepGolden @chelliepingree bangordailynews.com/2024/02/15/opi…
NEWS: The federal government under @NTIAgov has accepted its very first State Digital Equity Plan - @DavidsonNTIA announces from the #NetInclusion24 stage. Congratulations Maine!!
So excited to be here with 1300 other digital equity champions from around the country and nearly 30 from Maine! @netinclusion
Rural communities - almost every community in Maine - are going to fall behind if the ACP expires in April. The time for Congress to extend this program is now. @SenatorCollins @SenAngusKing @RepGolden @chelliepingree bangordailynews.com/2024/01/21/opi…
Opinion: Connectivity is critically important to telemedicine – and more. @SenatorCollins @SenAngusKing @RepGolden @chelliepingree via @PressHerald pressherald.com/2024/01/26/opi…
"The fact that the Affordable Connectivity Program was enacted into law as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is not lost on us – it’s a program that has wide support." Thank you @usmayors for sharing your ACP support with Congress! usmayors.org/2024/01/16/174…
Continued funding for internet connectivity program should be a priority in Congress @SenAngusKing @SenatorCollins @chelliepingree @RepGolden via @bangordailynews bangordailynews.com/2024/01/18/opi…
Great news! Bipartisan/bicameral ACP Extension Act was introduced today! Over 400 groups, incl. AAPB & @Benton_Inst endorsed the bill, which would extend the popular program that provides a $30+ broadband subsidy for low-income/tribal/rural families. welch.senate.gov/what-theyre-sa…
Time is running out to keep the ACP alive. Over 22 million Americans rely on this program, including over 95,000 in Maine. @SenatorCollins, please support this urgent legislation to keep folks online. cnn.com/2024/01/09/tec…
Without additional funding, over 22 million people, our neighbors, are at risk of losing this vital connection to opportunity and prosperity. @Benton_Inst calls for swift passage of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 so we can continue to close the digital
The ACP Helps Millions Afford Internet. It Could Be Gone by Next Year cnet.com/home/internet/… via @CNET
💡Nearly 1/2 of Mainers say they have trouble affording internet. In a guest blog post, @MEConnectivity shares how many families can get $30 a month to get connected to the internet + up to $100 to help purchase a laptop or tablet.👉loom.ly/9gR-Tyg #mepolitics
A federal internet subsidy program works. Congress needs to fund it. @SenatorCollins via the @bangordailynews Editorial Board bangordailynews.com/2023/11/28/opi…
Don't miss this chance to build skills, network, and make a real impact! Join us in closing the technology divide in Maine by attending the Broadband for Beginners workshop on December 7th at Husson University. Click spr.ly/6013uNiZz to register for free. #AARP #AARPME
We'll be there - hope you join us!
LTE: Extend Affordable Connectivity Program funding, bridge Maine’s ‘digital divide’ With critical broadband funding set to expire soon, the Maine Library Association urges Congress to support ongoing ACP funding. via @PressHerald pressherald.com/2023/11/17/com… @SenatorCollins
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2/2 GOOD READ: "...participate in virtual medical services, find and maintain employment, meet daily needs and connect socially.” Says AARP ME State Director Noël Bonam. Read more: spr.ly/6012XrldO #AARP #AARPME #Maine #ACP @MEConnectivity @AARPadvocates @MEBroadband
1/2 GOOD READ: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ensures affordable internet access for Maine. “Better connectivity allows more older adults to navigate online government services, ...." spr.ly/6014XrlTu
NEWS: The federal government under @NTIAgov has accepted its very first State Digital Equity Plan - @DavidsonNTIA announces from the #NetInclusion24 stage. Congratulations Maine!!
So excited to share that I’ll be moderating a panel at #NetInclusion24. You’ll get to hear from experts and local leaders on everything we can to push the #DigitalEquity movement forward. Register here: digitalinclusion.org/net-inclusion-…
"The fact that the Affordable Connectivity Program was enacted into law as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is not lost on us – it’s a program that has wide support." Thank you @usmayors for sharing your ACP support with Congress! usmayors.org/2024/01/16/174…
Great news! Bipartisan/bicameral ACP Extension Act was introduced today! Over 400 groups, incl. AAPB & @Benton_Inst endorsed the bill, which would extend the popular program that provides a $30+ broadband subsidy for low-income/tribal/rural families. welch.senate.gov/what-theyre-sa…
The ACP Helps Millions Afford Internet. It Could Be Gone by Next Year cnet.com/home/internet/… via @CNET
💡Nearly 1/2 of Mainers say they have trouble affording internet. In a guest blog post, @MEConnectivity shares how many families can get $30 a month to get connected to the internet + up to $100 to help purchase a laptop or tablet.👉loom.ly/9gR-Tyg #mepolitics
Don't miss this chance to build skills, network, and make a real impact! Join us in closing the technology divide in Maine by attending the Broadband for Beginners workshop on December 7th at Husson University. Click spr.ly/6013uNiZz to register for free. #AARP #AARPME
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law turns two today. Read about how NTIA is bringing high-speed Internet to each American: ntia.gov/blog/2023/inve…
Packed house at @ThomasCollege for the Maine Broadband Conference. 38,000 locations in Maine lack any high speed broadband access or at speed up to 25M/3M. A daunting task that we must solve, with benefits outreaching the costs.
There are so many exciting things happening in the digital equity space and who better to break it down than @gigibsohn benton.org/blog/detours-d…
“I cannot overstate the urgency of the situation that we’re in…Customers could be getting notice that [ACP] is ending around Thanksgiving.” For Tribal communities in Eastern Washington, families relying on affordable broadband need Congress to act. spokesman.com/stories/2023/n…
Tribal leaders and federal staff gathered this week for an FCC tribal workshop at Indian Island. Today Jessica from @usdaRD and Rebecca from @NTIAgov talked about broadband funding opportunities. There was much energy & optimism for the work ahead! #ruralbroadband #digitaldivide
We're looking forward to it, hope to see you there! #AccessForAll
We're one month out from the 2023 Maine Broadband Summit -- did you get your tickets yet? On November 15th, we'll be at Thomas College in Waterville with special guests Gigi Sohn and Evan Feinman. Register today: eventbrite.com/e/2023-maine-b…
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