Governor Janet Mills announced today that the ConnectMaine Board of Directors has voted to approve the second round of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the High Speed Internet Infrastructure Bond she spearheaded and that Maine voters overwhelmingly approved in July 2020. This second round of funding will connect approximately 6,000 Maine homes and businesses to high-speed internet.
Gov. Mills Announces Approval Of High Speed Internet Projects
When it comes to internet ..faster is better. Unfortunately not all communities in the state have access to high speed internet.
Governor Mills indicated that a vote by the ConnectMaine Board has approved the funding of several projects that will increase high speed internet in many Maine communities according to a story by the Penbay Pilot.
Governor Mills said: High speed internet is as fundamental as electricity, heat, and water. It is a necessity, and we need to have it across our state. That is why my Administration has made expanding access to broadband a priority, securing the first state-level investment in more than a decade that we’re now turning into projects.”
AUGUSTA Governor Janet Mills has announced the ConnectMaine Board of Directors voted to approve the first round of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the High Speed Internet Infrastructure Bond she spearheaded and that Maine voters.
Governor Mills Announces ConnectMaine Approval of Broadband Infrastructure Grants
May 27, 2021
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the ConnectMaine Board of Directors has voted to approve the first round of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the High Speed Internet Infrastructure Bond she spearheaded and that Maine voters overwhelmingly approved in July 2020. The $15 million bond represents the first significant funding that ConnectMaine has received in its twelve-year history and the first round of funding will support 20 projects across 11 counties.
“High speed internet is as fundamental as electricity, heat, and water. It is a necessity, and we need to have it across our state. That is why my Administration has made expanding access to broadband a priority, securing the first state-level investment in more than a decade that we’re now turning into projects,”