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2023
Finish Line
We are happy to announce that the Alexander Project is complete! To sign up for Fiber Internet please visit https://pioneerbroadband.net/ or call (866) 335-1254.
2023
USDA visits with DBU
Members of the DBU board met with representatives of the USDA. We shared an in depth discussion about the DBU model - how it started, and how it is currently operating. USDA representatives spoke about how they are trying to bring better internet to rural areas, and also making the USDA grant process more accessible. Members of the Eastport Fiber Broadband Committee were also present to talk about their hopeful fiber future.
2023
Calais is quietly Reinventing Itself
“New residents have moved in, some bringing new businesses and some working remotely — a feat made possible in part due to Calais’ well-timed broadband infrastructure project, completed in 2019. Along with the increased access to broadband, the expansion of telehealth due to COVID improved access to a range of healthcare services for the rural community...”
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2022
Baileyville Annual Report
The annual report celebrates the newly constructed Fiber Network. Bringing the fastest internet to every residence in Baileyville.
2022
Buttercup n’ Broadband Tour
The Maine Connectivity Authority visits with DBU.
2022
Cooper and Princeton
The Town of Cooper and the Town of Princeton both vote in favor of joining the DBU network.
2022
Network Celebration
Both Calais and Baileyville host Network Celebration Events.
2021
Indian Township Joins DBU
Stan Meader and Nakia Dana will represent Indian Township on the DBU board. This means fiber internet is coming!
2021
Non-Profit of the Year presented by St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce
2020
Alexander Joins DBU
JR Gibson and Ted Carter join DBU board.
2020
Gold Standard
“This fiber network not only vastly out-paces existing options, it does so at a far lower cost.” - Calais Advertiser
2019
Officially open for Business
Internet begins to be offered in Calais and Baileyville
2019
Construction Begins
Construction of the new fiber to the home network is scheduled to start in Baileyville Monday January 7th on Washington Street. The build-out will continue in Baileyville as weather permits. The Calais construction crew is waiting on final acceptance from Consolidated Communications on pole attachments. We expect that to wrap up soon. Updates will be posted as they become available. Exciting times are here for our two communities to be a part of the future.
2018
Communication Buildings Set For Calais & Baileyville
2018
Pioneer Broadband Agreement Reached
Pioneer Broadband to build the new fiber optic network
Pioneer, a Maine company based in Houlton, has extensive experience in the construction of fiber networks and is excited to begin working on the project.
The network will cover approximately 87 miles in Baileyville and Calais and cover 97% of each community.
Downeast Broadband’s goal is to offer fiber optic access to 100% of Calais and Baileyville and will work to extend the network to the remaining 3% in the near future.