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A group representing 24 communities in three Vermont counties announced it entered into a memorandum of understanding with internet service provider Great Works Internet of Biddeford, Maine, in partnership with ValleyNet of Royalton, to secure broadband access for every home and business in its district.
DVFiber, the Deerfield Valley Communications Union District, said its governing board unanimously approved the MOU at a special meeting Thursday.
âWe are pleased to begin work alongside GWI to complete this vitally important work,â DVFiber Board Chairwoman Ann Manwaring said in a news release. âWith this budding partnership, the vision of securing broadband access for everyone in our district is just that much closer to becoming a reality. We are fortunate to have funding from the [federal] American Recovery Act to accelerate our work.â
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Matt speaks with Kerem Durdag. He is The President and Chief Operating Officer of GWI (Great Works Internet) On High Speed Internet and the impact to Maine.
High speed internet is an urgent necessity for the 21st century. Necessary for creation of jobs, retention of jobs and growth of jobs. For education. For telehealth. The State of Maine, such as ConnectMaine is doing some great stuff; support it. GWI is a founding member of Maine Broadband Coalition and on its governance committee trying to do our part.
There is an economic divide. A digital divide. We need to be inclusive and equitable. Intentionally and with agency. It is all our responsibility to do so.