Washington County...Connected!

all things broadband in Washington County

(and beyond)

WOULD YOU LIKE ONE-ON-ONE HELP WITH ACP ENROLLMENT?

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.

Brooke Hachey is the Affordable Connectivity Coordinator at Sunrise County Economic Council. 

Brooke can assist Washington County residents at no cost with:

• one-on-one ACP enrollment assistance
• on-site ACP awareness events at your school, business or organization
• in-person or virtual ACP informational sessions

You can reach Brooke at 207-707-0962 or bhachey@sunrisecounty.org

THE FUTURE OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

On January 8, 2024, FCC Chair, Jessica Rosenworcel submitted a letter of appeal for the re-funding of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONIZING AGRICULTURE

From POTs and PANs: By now, everybody has probably heard about self-driving tractors and combines that have revolutionized large-scale farming for crops like wheat and corn. But agriculture ventures across the spectrum are adopting smart technologies to be more productive – all of which require decent broadband.

REPORT DAMAGE FROM THE JANUARY 11 STORM

Maine Department of Marine Resources released a bulletin with guidance from Maine Emergency Management Agency for reporting property damage related to the storm on January 11. This includes residential, fishing vessels, wharves, and other property.

The National Digital Equity Center offers more than 40 free classes that are designed for the novice device user to the intermediate user. Classes are free for all Maine residents and can be taken in an online interactive format or in-person at locations across the state.

Is your community interested in digital equity and inclusion? Does your community have a location where an Affordable Connectivity outreach/enrollment event can take place? Would you like to know more about what broadband infrastructure improvements look like for your community? SCEC can assist - at no cost!