Webinar: Broadband Progress in Maine

Broadband Progress: Where we are, and strategies for making the case.

Broadband Progress: Where we are, and strategies for making the case. In this webinar, MTUG features a legislative and programmatic update on broadband expansion in Maine from two of Maine’s frontline advocates, Peggy Schaffer of the ConnectME Authority and Nick Battista of the Island Institute, both of whom also serve on the advisory committee for the Maine Broadband Coalition.

Peggy and Nick briefly present the array of programs in place for improving broadband access statewide, how communities can engage them, and the legislative pipeline that may help (or hinder) progress. The speakers also discuss case studies of how some communities have engaged these efforts to introduce or improve high speed internet access, and the impact it has had.

Lastly, speakers cover the points that technology leaders can make in their effort to improve broadband access for their operations, their employees, and their customers.

Want to help out with mapping Broadband in your area?
Curious about the reported service in other communities?
Link to spreadsheets of unserved and MLAB test site for reporting broadband speed:
https://www.maine.gov/connectme/communities-resources/Broadbandmapping

Check out upcoming important Maine Broadband-related events coming soon – listed at MaineBroadbandCoalition.org

• Thurs. Oct. 24, 2019 – Biddeford – GrowSmart Maine Annual Summit, “Smart Growth Builds Wellness”
• Mon. & Tues. Oct. 28 & 29, 2019 – Thomas College, Waterville – Maine Broadband Annual Summit

MTUG thanks our volunteer Board Members James Harder and Joe Bouragult for assisting with this session.