BETTER INTERNET SERVICE FOR FRYEBURG!

Who are we?

The Fryeburg Broadband Committee was formed by the Fryeburg Select Board, in conjunction with the Maine West Broadband Boot Camp, a community training and technical assistance program to expand access to and adoption of high-speed internet connectivity in Oxford County and adjacent communities. This Committee will be gathering information from Fryeburg residents and businesses through surveying, mapping and testing internet speeds to help us understand the service we have now and where and how it needs to be improved. We are advocates for fast, flexible, affordable and reliable internet service for all residents and businesses in our town.

Members of the Fryeburg Broadband Committee are: Town Manager Katie Haley; Library Director Jennifer Spofford; Business Owner Stephanie Davis; and Residents Kim Smith, Christy Quigley, Kathy Moreland.

Why is broadband important?

We know there are Fryeburg residents who want better broadband service and some who don’t have service at all. High speed internet access is critical to improving Fryeburg resident’s quality of life and ability to remain competitive in a changing economy. It has been proven that high-speed internet access improves economic and business opportunities, educational outcomes, socioeconomic equality, telemedicine, public safety and more. Small towns like our town also experience increased community involvement, engagement and participation when internet connectivity is available.

How can you help?

We are interested in what you think and what you need. To that end we will be circulating a survey about your broadband service or lack thereof, how you use it and how satisfied you are with it. We invite everyone in Fryeburg to complete the survey which will provide us with important information to improve internet service in Fryeburg.

We will also be sending you information to test your internet download and upload speeds. We need this information, too, help create a benchmark for the speeds Fryeburg residents and businesses have now.

And, if you share our passion for and commitment to improving broadband in our town, please join our committee and learn about broadband by participating in the Boot Camp and/or volunteer to help us circulate the survey and assist us with other activities and tasks as we move forward with improving broadband here.

To join us in improving broadband in Fryeburg you can contact us at the Town Office: 207-935-2805 or email townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org.