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All Things Broadband in Washington County

(and Beyond)!

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. 

You can even find out if you qualify without going through the entire application process!

Does your household qualify?

Through an intensive process of interviews, community meetings, focus groups, and surveys, the Washington County Digital Equity Coalition has designed a preliminary digital equity plan for submission to the Maine Connectivity Authority.

The plan is a "living document" and will undergo changes over time. It is important to note that implementation will require collaboration with local, regional, and state partners.

Maine's own National Digital Equity Center offers more than 40 free digital skills classes for those new to using a device to the intermediate user.

If you want to learn how to use email or how to stay safe online, or perhaps you're delving into WordPress or Excel, or maybe you're considering "cutting the cord," NDEC's free classes have you covered!

Classes are free for everyone and are available in an online interactive format as well as in-person at various locations across Washington County and Maine.

MAINE CONNECTIVITY AUTHORITY RELEASES ACP4ME TOOLKIT

The ACP4ME campaign is Maine Connectivity Authority’s new statewide initiative to increase awareness and enrollment into the ACP. 

In Maine, 238,710 households are eligible for the ACP, yet only 32% of eligible households have enrolled.

The toolkit has customizable informational flyers and more to raise awareness of this critical program in your organization or community. 

If your community is considering its options, or ready to get started on broadband improvements, Sunrise County Economic Council is here to assist communities across Washington County. 

SCEC can assist - at no cost - with forming a committee, providing community surveys, locating grant funding, and more!