by Hildie Lipson | Apr 23, 2024 | Broadband News
GrowSmart Maine is pleased to announce the first recipients of its Digital Equity Stipend Fund. Nine area organizations in Kennebec County will share more than $35,000 in funding to implement programs that help people access digital skills training, furnish remote...
by Hildie Lipson | Mar 13, 2024 | Broadband News
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federally funded program that has offered a monthly benefit to eligible households. The ACP will run out of funds without urgent congressional funding at the end of April 2024. If you currently have this benefit, your...
by Hildie Lipson | Sep 8, 2023 | Broadband News
“Which computer device is right for me.” “How do I use that app on my iPhone?” “How do I transfer from my old computer to my new computer?” If you have ever been stumped by a computer question, where do you go for help? People in Mt. Vernon now have a local option...
by Hildie Lipson | Jul 17, 2023 | Broadband News
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that helps households afford internet service. Eligible households can get $30 off monthly internet (or up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). The week of August 4-12 in Maine is...
by Hildie Lipson | May 19, 2023 | Broadband News, Uncategorized
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
by Hildie Lipson | Apr 25, 2023 | Broadband News
Your household may be able to lower your monthly internet bill by $30. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that allows households to qualify for the ACP benefit if they meet at least one of the following criteria: a member of the household...
