Maine to receive $5.5 million in federal money to expand internet access statewide

Maine becomes the first state to receive the funding as part of a federal push for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.

WATERVILLE — Maine is to receive $5.5 million in federal money to expand affordable, reliable high-speed internet service in the state, primarily targeting rural and tribal communities, officials announced Thursday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Maine is the first state to receive the money as part of the Internet for All initiative promoted by the administration of President Joe Biden. The initiative is part of the massive federal infrastructure bill approved last year that earmarks $65 billion for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.

The funding for Maine was announced at a gathering at Thomas College in Waterville attended by Gov. Janet Mills and Andrew Butcher, president of the Maine Connectivity Authority. April McClain-Delaney, an administrator with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, announced the funding.

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