Mission Broadband

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗼: It’s been a busy month at Mission Broadband! You might have seen our recent posts about the ribbon-cutting event in the Town of Sebago, celebrations in Brooks and Waldo, or the TANE conference—but there’s even more to share. Here are some other exciting updates from our team: • 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 – Mission Broadband consultants Mark Van Loan and David Good returned to Chebeague Island to continue our work with the Maine Connectivity Authority and Axiom , upgrading residents from DSL to 1 Gbps fiber internet. During their visit, they performed some final inspections of customer installs as part of Chebeague Island’s ongoing FTTP implementation project. The network was constructed by Axiom Technologies and its partners, and services are being provided by Axiom. Mission Broadband was contracted by Chebeague Island and the Chebeague Island Broadband Committee to provide additional oversight of the project and work being performed on the island. With the network live and most installations complete, residents are very pleased with the project and the fiber-based internet services they now receive.  • 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Members of both the ProInfoNet and Mission Broadband leadership teams—including Jim Rogers, Trevor Gordon, and Jason D. Gay—attended the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting in Augusta. They connected with state legislators and celebrated Laurie Lachance’s much-deserved reception of the Dirigo Leadership Award.  • 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Our entire team gathered in Portland a few weeks ago to review major projects and operational upgrades. We’re heading into 2025 with a refreshed strategy and big plans!  Swipe through the photos below to see some of the highlights and stay tuned for more updates coming soon! #MissionBroadband #TeamUpdates #BroadbandExpansion #DigitalInclusion

Happy Thanksgiving Day from all of us at Mission Broadband! We’re so grateful for the community partners who work with us each day to bring broadband access where it’s needed most. To give our team time to rest and celebrate, our office will be closed today for Thanksgiving, but we’ll be back tomorrow, November 29, ready to help with your broadband needs. Wishing everyone a day filled with good food, great company, and plenty of pie! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #MissionBroadband #CommunityConnections #BroadbandAccess 

🌐 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼! 🌐 A few weeks ago, our consultant, David Good, joined Sebago Fiber and Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) for a special ribbon-cutting event in the Town of Sebago. The gathering was a testament to collaborative efforts in bridging the digital divide, with Sebago selectboard members, local officials, and Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) representatives in attendance. This event marks a milestone in a project that Mission Broadband has proudly supported since 2022, when we were engaged by GPCOG to write, facilitate, and advise on a Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of the Cumberland Oxford Lakes Area Broadband (COLABs) committee. This collaboration is a prime example of what’s possible when communities and organizations come together to expand access in underserved areas. After an in-depth selection process, Sebago Fiber was chosen as the ISP partner for the project. Sebago Fiber also received a Partners Enabling Middle Mile (PEMM) grant early this year from MCA to augment their own financial investments in rural broadband, and we’re excited to share that they installed their first Sebago customers this month! Sebago Fiber is on track to bring fiber internet access to over 1,640 homes and businesses in Sebago and surrounding areas by summer 2025. This is just the beginning of expanded connectivity for the area, and we look forward to seeing its positive impact. #BroadbandExpansion #CommunityConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #MissionBroadband

Congratulations to the Chittenden County Communications Union District on securing a $2.1M grant from the Vermont Community Broadband Board to expand fiber-optic internet to unserved and underserved areas in the county! Mission Broadband is proud to have contributed by mapping coverage across eight municipalities, pinpointing where connectivity was needed most. We’re excited to see how this expanded network will benefit the residents of Chittenden County! https://lnkd.in/g4u-uute 

Big things are happening in Brooks, Maine! Thanks to the efforts of the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA), Direct Communications, and the residents of Brooks, the community now has access to high-speed broadband. Mission Broadband is honored to have supported this project, and we look forward to seeing how expanded broadband access will benefit education, business, and everyday life in Brooks. Brooks is ready for a bright, connected future—and we’re excited to see what comes next! #BroadbandExpansion #BrooksMaine #MissionBroadband #MaineConnectivityAuthority #DirectCommunications 

Congratulations to Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) and Direct Communications for their work in bringing high-speed broadband to the residents of Waldo, Maine! Our consultant, David Good, had the pleasure of attending the celebration in Waldo last week, where he joined community members and partners as they marked this exciting milestone. This event gave residents the opportunity to sign up for service with Direct Communications and highlighted the transformative impact this new infrastructure will have on the region. Mission Broadband is proud to have supported the town of Waldo by performing initial broadband needs surveys, compiling and reporting on survey results, aiding in their search, assessment and selection of an Internet Service Provider, and assisting with construction oversight on behalf of the town. As Maine strives to close the state’s digital divide, projects like this are essential to achieving that goal. Here’s to a future of better connectivity for Waldo! #BroadbandExpansion #MaineConnectivity #MissionBroadband #MaineConnectivityAuthority #DirectCommunications 

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! This week, Jason D. Gay and David Good had the pleasure of attending the Technology Association of New England conference at the stunning Wentworth by The Sea Hotel in New Castle, NH. The event was packed with relevant, insightful discussions on critical topics shaping the future of technology and broadband. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • Business Intelligence and its evolving role in technology • The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence • Exciting developments about the MOOSE Net middle mile fiber project in Maine • 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 updates from NTIA, state broadband agencies, and from Washington, D.C. • Best practices in Cybersecurity • Latest insights from the New England state chambers of commerce The broadband landscape is changing rapidly, and navigating these shifts can be complex. If you have any questions or need guidance through the broadband expansion process, feel free to reach out to Mission Broadband. We’re here to help! https://lnkd.in/gUQeRE9a #BroadbandExpansion #BusinessIntelligence #AI #FiberProject #Cybersecurity #BEADProgram #MissionBroadband

Connecting Vermont: Mission Broadband consultant Jared Clark has been working alongside Maple Broadband in scenic Vermont, helping bring fiber to the home (FTTH) to local residents. We’ve provided construction oversight, engineering assistance, and services like review of construction material invoices, redline drawings, physical plant inspection, fiber splicing test results, and actual field construction work. We’re proud to be collaborating with Maple Broadband on this important project. As the work reaches its next phase, this marks another key step toward bridging the digital divide in Vermont’s communities. We look forward to seeing Maple Broadband bring faster, more reliable internet to these areas. Want to learn more about the work we do? Visit our services page here: https://lnkd.in/gFqjdGyS #BroadbandExpansion #FiberOptics #Vermont #DigitalDivide #MissionBroadband

🌐 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🌐 This week, we’re proud to join communities across the country in celebrating 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, an annual event organized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) to raise awareness and promote action toward digital equity solutions. This year’s theme, “𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆,” reminds us of the power of collaboration in building long-term solutions for digital equity. At Mission Broadband, we’re committed to bridging the digital divide by expanding broadband access to underserved communities and fostering partnerships that make a lasting impact. Let’s continue mobilizing our efforts to create a more connected and inclusive future for all. #DIW2024 #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEquityNow #TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech #InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity #DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone 

Great to see Mission Broadband represented at the SHLB Coalition 2024 AnchorNets Conference! We’re proud to be part of important conversations around expanding broadband access and connecting communities. Thanks to Pioneer Broadband for highlighting our presence. #MissionBroadband #SHLB #AnchorNets2024 #AnchorNets #BroadbandExpansion