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🌐Connectivity 2030🌐 Focusing on projects, places, and people, MCA is advancing digital opportunity for everyone in Maine.

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Focusing on projects, places and people, the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is advancing digital equity for all Mainers.

Established in 2021, the purpose of the MCA is to be proactive and strategic in deploying an unprecedented infusion of state and federal broadband funding.

High-speed internet access is essential to participation in modern society and has the potential to dramatically improve Mainers’ quality of life.

Private investment alone is insufficient to ensure that the above goals are met and to enable all Mainers to access these benefits. For these reasons, the MCA was conceived, legislated, and created to not just light up all dark pockets but to remove barriers and accelerate growth.

The MCA is designed to be more proactive in decision-making, explore public-private partnerships, deploy a range of financial tools, and enable a strategic network of digital infrastructure for Maine’s future.

Want to learn more about MCA? Reach out!

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2 months ago

Share your vision for connectivity in Maine. MCA’s charge is to ensure that everyone in Maine can fully benefit from connectivity: economically, socially, and civically. Take the survey at our link in bio. by @maineconnectivity

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5 months ago

“We’re making it easier for people to live, work, and do business everywhere in Maine. Everywhere. People like Rob and Alice, a couple who wanted to move to a small town in Maine but they needed high-speed internet for work.

Seven years ago, there was no way they could have moved to a place like Bremen, Maine and have fast enough internet. But thanks to our investments in broadband, that’s exactly what they did. Now, Alice and Rob are deeply involved in their community, and just this past fall they welcomed a baby boy to their family.”

–Governor Mills, State of the State Address

MCA is creating opportunities across Maine by enabling high-speed internet access and digital readiness. Our work is made possible through public investment, state leaders including Governor Mills, regional partners, and local champions. Thank you again to Rob and Alice for sharing your story and reminding us all just how significant this work is. by @maineconnectivity

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9 months ago

Our next Digital Opportunity Star is Tyler Smith-Provencher! Thank you for all that you do for people in Maine, Tyler.

"Tyler has transformed digital literacy from a stand-alone service embedded in our adult education services into a trusted community resource reaching people all across greater Franklin County. Over the past three years, he has built strong partnerships with schools and community organizations to bring digital skills training, one-to-one technology support, device access, and healthy discussions around hot-button topics directly to the people who need and want it most. His work continues to evolve and expand: from developing formal partnerships that establish Greater Franklin/Spruce Mountain as a go-to digital literacy provider, to connecting and supporting people in active recovery with reliable devices to navigate online job boards, bringing critical conversations about safe social media usage and identifying scams to SeniorsPlus, and digital well-being into local school districts -- his outreach has been nothing short of impressive. What makes Tyler exceptional is his ability to recognize a barrier and then build practical, sustainable solutions around it, often times tapping into county-wide partners who are excited to problem-solve with him for the benefit of greater Franklin County residents who are better served with access and know-how around technology. Tyler is not simply teaching people how to connect to the internet; he is building confidence in adult learners and establishing meaningful relationships that incorporate responsible digital citizenship in rural Maine."

#DOW26 by @maineconnectivity

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8 days ago

This year's first Digital Opportunity Star is Nathan Gariepy! Nate received several nominations, making him truly a stand-out star!! Thank you, Nate, for all that you do for people in Maine.

"I am proud to nominate Nate Gariepy, our help desk guru at give IT. get IT., as a Digital Opportunity Star. Nate handles our clients’ technology questions and problems with patience, kindness, and respect. He has a wonderful ability to reassure people who may feel frustrated or overwhelmed by technology. If he does not immediately know the answer, he quickly researches the issue and finds a solution. Nate’s knowledge, dedication, and genuine care help our clients feel confident using the technology they need to improve their lives."

"Nate provides user coaching and technical support for over 1,000 'get IT' families each year. He genuinely cares and is highly motivated to help people make the most of their technology when furthering their educational, personal, health and career goals."

"Nate Gariepy is an exceptional member of the give IT. get IT. Help Desk, and he brings patience, skill, and genuine care to every person he serves. Working remotely from Arizona, he supports participants across Maine with first-time device setups, WiFi connections, password resets, and account access. He also helps clients attach a resume to an email, spot scam pop-ups and unsafe websites, and troubleshoot general hardware and software problems. As an Army veteran who rebuilt his career after unexpected setbacks, Nate understands how much a working device can mean to someone preparing for class, an interview, or a new job. He turns frustrating technology into something manageable, and our community is stronger because of him."

"Nathan has always gone above and beyond to assist every customer he interacts with. He takes the time to ensure that each client has a clear and thorough understanding of the problem and its solution. His dedication and attention to detail give customers confidence that the issue has been fully resolved and help prevent the same problem from arising again."

#DOW26 by @maineconnectivity

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10 days ago

It's Digital Opportunity Week! This week is a national recognition of the vital importance of enabling digital opportunity. In today's connected world, reliable internet, devices, and digital skills are essential rights, not luxuries.

Throughout this week, we will bringing awareness to digital opportunity and how we are making progress in Maine, highlighting individuals who go above and beyond to support digital opportunity, and sharing key information on how organizations can get involved.

#DIW2026 by @maineconnectivity

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11 days ago

Today is the 4th annual Digital Opportunity Workshop! We are here at the new SeniorsPlus Encompass Nutrition and Education Center in Lewiston, supported through MCA’s Connectivity Hubs program.

Sessions include preparation for the reopening of the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, a tour of the SeniorsPlus facility, strategies for amplifying digital opportunity messages, and a preview into our Maine Connectivity Summit later this year.

We are also recognizing over $300K in Maine Digital Resilience Program grants.

Thank you to our event sponsor @aarpme and our host @seniorsplusmaine!

#DigitalMaine #BroadbandForAll #MaineInnovation #Connectivity #DigitalOpportunity by @maineconnectivity

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15 days ago

Digital Opportunity Workshop 2026
Maine's 4th annual Digital Opportunity Workshop will be held on Friday, October 2 to kick off the national Digital Opportunity Week (Oct. 5-9).

The agenda will include updates about digital opportunity programming in Maine, including the Digital Resilience program, how to prepare for the return of the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant program, and strengthen statewide collaboration in communicating the importance of Digital Opportunity.

Link in comments to RSVP!

#DigitalMaine #BroadbandForAll #MaineInnovation #Connectivity #DigitalOpportunity by @maineconnectivity

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22 days ago

Progress happens through partnership! Today is a day of gratitude for the many community organizations working to improve technology access, digital skills, and opportunity in communities throughout Maine. Together we're building a stronger and more connected future.

#communitypartnerships #connectedmaine
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#digitalmaine
#opportunitythroughconnection by @maineconnectivity

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24 days ago

Digital Opportunity Workshop 2026
Maine's 4th annual Digital Opportunity Workshop will be held on Friday, October 2 to kick off the national Digital Opportunity Week (Oct. 5-9).

The agenda will include updates about digital opportunity programming in Maine, including the Digital Resilience program, how to prepare for the return of the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant program, and strengthen statewide collaboration in communicating the importance of Digital Opportunity.

Link in comments to RSVP!

#DigitalMaine #BroadbandForAll #MaineInnovation #Connectivity #DigitalOpportunity by @maineconnectivity

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25 days ago

What does connection mean in your life?

For some Mainers, it's attending classes online. For others, it's accessing healthcare, running a business, applying for jobs, or staying in touch with loved ones.

Reliable internet is about more than technology. It's about #opportunity

Tell us in the comments: What has internet access helped you do this year?

#ConnectedMaine #MaineConnectivity #BroadbandForAll by @maineconnectivity

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a month ago

You're invited — GWI & MCA are celebrating with Belmont & Morrill!

Join GWI and the Maine Connectivity Authority to celebrate the opening of our new fiber network right here in Belmont and Morrill.

Thursday, August 27
4:30–7:30pm
Belmont Community Center, 613 Back Belmont Rd, Belmont

Food, fun, and friends — come say hi to the crew and see what puffin-fast fiber is all about.

Check if fiber's at your address: order.gwi.net

#BelmontME #MorrillME #GWI #PuffinFastFiber #MaineConnectivityAuthority #MCA by @maineconnectivity

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2 months ago