About the MCA
High-speed Broadband for Maine
Focusing on projects, places and people, the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) is advancing digital opportunity for all people in Maine. Established in 2021, MCA is a quasi-governmental agency charged with achieving universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet service statewide. MCA’s state connectivity goals, by statute, include:
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High-speed connectivity be universally available in the State, including to all residents, businesses and community anchor institutions;
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There be secure, affordable, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking advanced communications technology infrastructure that can meet current and future needs;
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All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic, health, educational and other opportunities available through connectivity services;
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and, Existing public and private infrastructure be used effectively and efficiently in the public interest to provide advanced communications technology infrastructure in all areas of the State.
MCA Staff
Manager, Digital Opportunity & Partnerships Portfolio
Meg Meadows
207-200-5345
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MCA Board of Directors
Carlos Javier Barrionuevo, of Georgetown, who works for Georgetown Broadband LLC and serves on the Georgetown Comprehensive Plan Committee
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Jim Carlson, who is the retired former Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at UniTel, Inc.
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Hannah Carter, who is the Associate Provost for Online and Continuing Education & Dean of Cooperative Extension at University of Maine
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Michael Duguay, Ex-Officio, who is the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development for the State of Maine
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Danielle Louder, of Cornville, who is the Co-Director of Medical Care Development Inc.’s Domestic Public Health Division and Director of the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center
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Nick Marquis, Ex-Officio, who is the Acting Chief Information Officer for the State of Maine
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Carlos Mello, Ex-Officio, who is the CEO for the Finance Authority of Maine
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Dr. Robert Placido, Ex-Officio, who is the Chief Information Officer at the University of Maine System​
Michael C. Reed, of Palermo, who is self-employed and has worked to spearhead and coordinate municipal broadband projects
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