DRAFT Five Year Action Plan for the State of Maine

Solving the digital divide in Maine takes vision and resources. Maine’s vision is for a statewide connectivity infrastructure that will improve the lives of Mainers now and in the future, empowering broad participation in modern society. The Maine Connectivity Authority exists to plan, invest in, deploy, and enable universal access to affordable, high-speed broadband that will dramatically improve the quality of life of Mainers. MCA proposes the following primary strategies and related activities to achieve affordable universal access to broadband in Maine.

1. Prioritize funding to maximize impact, balancing urgency, universality, and equity
2. Proactively drive investments as a comprehensive portfolio
3. Optimize Broadband Deployment
4. Expand and Enhance the Foundation for Digital Equity
5. Focus on Affordability
6. Raise Awareness and Strengthen Feedback Loops