Broadband - High Speed Internet for Deer Isle
Deer Isle Broadband Committee
for fast, flexible, affordable and reliable internet.
Jim Fisher
Eric Marshall
Jeff Hartnett
Jonathan Doolan
Phil Glaser
Scott Hall
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Click here to learn more about eligibility requirements for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Click here to view a list of providers in Maine that are participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Broadband News
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07/09/21 Press Release Peninsula Broadband Committees Issue RFP to Expand Access
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01/04/22 Protocol Article Released on Deer Isle Broadband Access
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01/07/22 Four Town Regional Report Released
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02/25/22 NTIA Grant Award Announced
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02/25/22 NTIA Grant Details Released
Local Initiatives
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Maine Community Foundation Proposal:
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Submitted proposal 10/15/18 to fund feasibility analysis and preliminary engineering and public outreach. Funded!
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Public Education Series Sponsored by Deer Isle Library
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Regional Broadband Feasibility Study (Access Code: Blue Hill Access)
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Deer Isle - Stonington Fiber Optic Design (Map Book Draft)
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Mission Broadband RFP Agreement
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If you would like to be an advocate for better internet in Deer Isle, Contact the Deer Isle Town Manager
Broadband Links
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Federal Communications Commission
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InformME: Information resources for the State of Maine
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Island Institute: works to sustain Maine's island and coastal communities
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Maine Broadband Coalition: Economic opportunity through next generation broadband infrastructure.
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Peninsula Utility for Broadband: advocates for fast, flexible, affordable and reliable internet for Blue Hill Peninsula communities.
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Spectrum Internet Assist Program for Low-Moderate Income Families
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USAC Affordable Connectivity Program for Low-Moderate Income Families
Broadband Studies
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Kittridge, Fletcher Roadmap to Building a Community Gigabit Network A step-by-step guide for Maine municipalities
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Quick Analysis of Deer Isle Broadband Coverage (11/19/21)