"During the pandemic, I was a fourth-grade remote teacher, and I discovered that a lot of my families did not have good internet or had slow internet.”
– Cindy Boguen, Chairperson, Swanville Select Board

High-speed internet can unlock life-changing opportunities. That’s why Charter is making substantial investments to extend our network, especially in rural communities.
The towns of Swanville, Etna, and Newburgh sit approximately twenty miles outside of Bangor, Maine, and for many years did not have access to reliable, high-speed internet. When the pandemic hit, residents of these small towns had to rely on friends and family to get connected, sharing spotty Wi-Fi and hotspots, but this was not sustainable during a time when much of life was almost entirely remote.
"During the pandemic, I was a fourth-grade remote teacher, and I discovered that a lot of my families did not have good internet or had slow internet.”
– Cindy Boguen, Chairperson, Swanville Select Board
“Before Spectrum, it was rough. We had to jump from internet provider to internet provider. It made virtual meetings and learning for my children impossible. This has been a really positive change for our residents.”
– Fred Black, Swanville Town Selectman
Learn more about Charter’s investment in rural Maine.