1. Goals. The goals of the State related to connectivity are that:
A. High-speed connectivity be universally available in the State, including to all residents, businesses and community anchor institutions; [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]
B. There be secure, affordable, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking advanced communications technology infrastructure that can meet current and future needs; [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]
C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic, health, educational and other opportunities available through connectivity services; and [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]
D. Existing public and private infrastructure be used effectively and efficiently in the public interest to provide advanced communications technology infrastructure in all areas of the State. [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]

[PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 9403

  • Advanced communications technology infrastructure: means any communications technology infrastructure or infrastructure improvement that expands the deployment of, or improves the quality of, broadband availability and wireless service coverage. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 9402