LTE: Extend Affordable Connectivity Program funding, bridge Maine’s ‘digital divide’ With critical broadband funding set to expire soon, the Maine Library Association urges Congress to support ongoing ACP funding. via Portland Press Herald pressherald.com/2023/11/17/com… Sen. Susan Collins

Don't miss this chance to build skills, network, and make a real impact! Join us in closing the technology divide in Maine by attending the Broadband for Beginners workshop on December 7th at Husson University. Click spr.ly/6013uNiZz to register for free. #AARP #AARPME

We'll be there - hope you join us!

A federal internet subsidy program works. Congress needs to fund it. Sen. Susan Collins via the Bangor Daily News Editorial Board bangordailynews.com/2023/11/28/opi…

💡Nearly 1/2 of Mainers say they have trouble affording internet. In a guest blog post, Maine Connectivity Authority shares how many families can get $30 a month to get connected to the internet + up to $100 to help purchase a laptop or tablet.👉loom.ly/9gR-Tyg #mepolitics

The ACP Helps Millions Afford Internet. It Could Be Gone by Next Year cnet.com/home/internet/… via CNET

Without additional funding, over 22 million people, our neighbors, are at risk of losing this vital connection to opportunity and prosperity. Benton Institute for Broadband & Society calls for swift passage of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 so we can continue to close the digital

Time is running out to keep the ACP alive. Over 22 million Americans rely on this program, including over 95,000 in Maine. @Senatorcollins, please support this urgent legislation to keep folks online. cnn.com/2024/01/09/tec…

Great news! Bipartisan/bicameral ACP Extension Act was introduced today! Over 400 groups, incl. AAPB & Benton Institute for Broadband & Society endorsed the bill, which would extend the popular program that provides a $30+ broadband subsidy for low-income/tribal/rural families. welch.senate.gov/what-theyre-sa…

"The fact that the Affordable Connectivity Program was enacted into law as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is not lost on us – it’s a program that has wide support." Thank you The United States Conference of Mayors for sharing your ACP support with Congress! usmayors.org/2024/01/16/174…

Continued funding for internet connectivity program should be a priority in Congress Senator Angus King Sen. Susan Collins Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Congressman Jared Golden via Bangor Daily News bangordailynews.com/2024/01/18/opi…

Opinion: Connectivity is critically important to telemedicine – and more. Sen. Susan Collins Senator Angus King Congressman Jared Golden Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 via Portland Press Herald pressherald.com/2024/01/26/opi…

Rural communities - almost every community in Maine - are going to fall behind if the ACP expires in April. The time for Congress to extend this program is now. Sen. Susan Collins Senator Angus King Congressman Jared Golden Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 bangordailynews.com/2024/01/21/opi…

So excited to be here with 1300 other digital equity champions from around the country and nearly 30 from Maine! NDIA

Maine’s is the first Digital Equity Plan approved by NTIA! #dirigo

NEWS: The federal government under NTIA has accepted its very first State Digital Equity Plan - Alan Davidson announces from the #NetInclusion24 stage. Congratulations Maine!!

FROM MBC: Affordable internet program is essential to keep Mainers connected Sen. Susan Collins Senator Angus King Congressman Jared Golden Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 bangordailynews.com/2024/02/15/opi…

1/2 GOOD READ: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ensures affordable internet access for Maine. “Better connectivity allows more older adults to navigate online government services, ...." spr.ly/6014XrlTu

2/2 GOOD READ: "...participate in virtual medical services, find and maintain employment, meet daily needs and connect socially.” Says AARP ME State Director Noël Bonam. Read more: spr.ly/6012XrldO #AARP #AARPME #Maine #ACP Maine Connectivity Authority AARP Advocates Maine Broadband Coalition

We're launching a comprehensive "how to guide" to help communities successfully build their own broadband networks. AAPB collaborated w/ Benton Institute for Broadband & Society to bring this resource rich handbook to life. Check it out 👇 aapb.us/post/press-rel…