Over the past five years, Maine has dramatically increased the number of people with access to high-speed internet, investing $500 million in private and public funds to do so. But, still, many people say they can\u2019t afford high speed internet service. We\u2019ll get an update on efforts to connect the people of Maine to broadband and how the state is tackling issues of broadband equity.<\/p>\n
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Andrew Butcher, president, Maine Connectivity Authority<\/a>
Danielle Louder, digital equity committee chair & board member, Maine Connectivity Authority<\/a><\/p>\n
Carrie Kipfer, county administrator, Lincoln County<\/a>
Simon Thorne, manaager, Consolidated Communications<\/a>
Linda Nelson, economic & community development director, Town of Stonington<\/a><\/p>\n
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