Federal judge rejects much of legal challenge to Maine internet privacy law

The law, one of the nation's strictest, requires internet service providers to get consumers' consent before using or sharing their internet-usage data.

ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law

Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.

Spectrum hiring 100 workers, giving across-the-board raises in Portland

As it attempts to expand its Portland call center, the cable TV and internet provider is hiring and giving current employees a $1.50-an-hour raise.

Home internet use surges in Maine as families shelter in place

The shift in usage from businesses and schools to homes also has moved up peak usage times from evening to afternoon.

Free Wi-Fi access at Oxford Hills libraries and schools

Spectrum house calls spark health concerns for worker

An employee says technicians are still being sent into customers' homes to service internet and cable TV, without sufficient protection.

Internet service providers sue Maine over privacy law

The law, which passed last year and is set to take effect in July, requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before their data can be shared.

New 10-cent surcharge on Maine phone lines will fund broadband expansion

The surcharge approved by the Legislature will be used to support broadband expansion projects in the state starting in 2020.

Internet companies leave customers in the dark on storm-related outages

Providers don't disclose the scope of outages or predict when service will be restored – because they don't want to, and because they can't.

Spectrum says outage in Portland now fixed

The problem disrupted service for about 3,000 customers