Washington County...Connected

All Things Broadband in Washington County

(and Beyond)!

The Quoddy Tides published an article which covered some broadband initiatives in Washington County and the "Swiss Cheese Effect" caused by RDOF areas. What is RDOF? How does it impact some communities?

Read more about the challenges faced by some communities in Washington County and across the state.

The Maine Broadband Coalition is your one-stop-shop for all things broadband education, advocacy, and community engagement resources.

 Representing hundreds of organizations, dozens of communities and thousands of internet users - MBC is the hub of information, policy support, and capacity building around broadband/high speed internet in Maine.

Whether you're new to the conversation, trying to pull together an infrastructure grant, or have your attention set on digital equity, MBC can help.

Sign up for their weekly newsletter, check out their public events calendar, and learn about what's going on in every community throughout the state.

Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting, and POTs And PANs blogger wrote the post , Poor Rural Connectivity Costs Lives following the Washington Post article, A dangerous side of America’s digital divide: Who receives emergency alerts

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. Interested in digital equity planning?

Let SCEC know what your community needs!