Appleton, Maine

The Broadband Committee was formed to look at how to improve internet access and speeds for residents of Appleton. It is no longer a committee of the Town.

Tidewater Networks completed a significant rollout of fiber to many parts of town that were not previously served at the end of 2020.

Tidewater also received a grant from ConnectME in June 2021 which enabled them to complete the rollout of fiber to all Appleton roads in their coverage area. 

Below is a map showing the roads that fiber is now or soon to be available in town.

New roads added this year are:

- Back Road - Completed

- Pettengill Lane - Completed

- Gushee Road - Completed

- Lodge Lane - Completed

- Hillside Road - Completed

- Guinee Ridge Road (Burkettville road to Union town line) - Completed

- Appleton Ridge Road (Burkettville road to Union town line) - Completed

 

Below are the roads that were not covered by the ConnectME grant, or a subsequent grant.

Or next best chance is the Federal BEAD Program in 2024 and 2025.

 

- Collinstown road south of Burkettville road.

- Campground Road

- Mitchell Hill Road

- Fishtown Road

- Esancy Road

- Hatchery Lane