GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities

The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.

Bethel discusses free Wifi, COVID, and Ethel Bisbee

Maine proposes huge boost in broadband standards for grants

As the state prepares to dole out millions for rural broadband expansion, it seeks to future-proof taxpayer-subsidized networks.

Outage brings down Spectrum internet across Maine, New Hampshire

Internet service appeared to be restored at about 8 p.m. Monday night after customers from New Hampshire through Maine lost connection for about 2 hours.

FCC chief who ended net neutrality says he’ll quit Jan. 20

Ajit Pai's departure is set to unleash a wave of uncertainty as the new administration takes shape.

Maine launches statewide internet speed test initiative

In addition to finding out their own upload and download speeds, participants will help the Maine Broadband Coalition identify slow spots where upgrades are needed.

Spectrum owes over $142,000 to southern Maine towns, audit alleges

The cable internet and TV provider underpaid fees to 9 Cumberland County towns in 2017 and 2018, according to an audit commissioned by the municipalities.

Mainers seeking internet upgrade tell stories of poor service to highlight feds’ mistakes

The Federal Communications Commission's map of Maine showing various levels of broadband access grossly overstates the quality of service. That's especially a problem in a pandemic.

Enforcement of Maine’s strict online privacy law begins without clear strategy

The state's attorney general said most internet service providers affirm they are complying, but a group of large providers is fighting the law in court.

A digitally divided Maine leaves tens of thousands offline

At least 83,000 Maine households lack the broadband internet experts say is necessary for economic success.