35-A M.R.S. §9202-A: State broadband policy

1. Goals. The goals of the State related to broadband service are that:

A. Broadband service be universally available in this State, including to all residential and business locations and community anchor institutions;

B. There be secure, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking infrastructure that can meet future broadband needs; and

C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic opportunities available through broadband service.

2. Policies. The policies of the State related to broadband service are to:

A. Maximize sustainable investment in broadband infrastructure in the State;

B. Maximize federal and private resources to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the State;

C. Prioritize the use of state resources to assist deployment of infrastructure to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved areas of the State;

D. Promote adoption of broadband service by residents, businesses and institutions; and

E. Leverage existing infrastructure to extend broadband service.

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