Waldo and Penobscot Counties (Reach Me Project)
Direct Communications partnered with MCA to expand high-speed broadband in Waldo and Penobscot counties. A Reach Me Line Extension grant by the MCA will be utilized to expand fiber to the towns of Burnham, Dixmont, Newburgh, Thorndike, Troy, and Unity. This project is anticipated to connect all interested 1,117 homes with Gig/ Gig speeds. If you own a home in any of these areas and would like service, you can sign up by entering your address at the bottom of the page. Currently in Phase 4, Neighborhood Installation.
Brooks & Waldo (Connect the Ready)
Direct Communications has partnered with the towns of Brooks and Waldo to facilitate the construction of a fiber internet network with the help of an award from the Connect the Ready grant from the MCA. This project is anticipated to connect all interested 837 homes with Gig/ Gig speeds. If you own a home in any of these areas and would like service, you can sign up by entering your address at the bottom of the page. Currently in Phase 5, Home-side Splicing.
As of 5/31/25 we have successfully installed 216 subscribers.
WBC Project: Liberty, Montville, Freedom, Palermo, and Searsmont
Direct Communications and the Waldo Broadband Corporation (“WBC”) comprised of five towns in Waldo County (Freedom, Montville, Liberty Palermo & Searsmont), formed a collaborative partnership to construct a fiber build in these towns. This project will reach an estimated 2,959 unserved and underserved locations. If you own a home in any of these areas and would like service, you can sign up by entering your address at the bottom of the page. Currently in Phase 3, Mainline Installation.
As of 9/22/25 Mainline splicing has started in the town of Freedom.
1 A Waldo Project: Winterport, Frankfort, Prospect and Stockton Springs
Direct Communications and the Waldo County 1A Broadband Coalition (1A Waldo), comprised of four towns in Waldo County (Winterport, Frankfort, Prospect and Stockton Springs), formed a collaborative partnership to construct a partial fiber build for 1 A Waldo. This project will reach an estimated 1,159 unserved and underserved locations. If you own a home in any of these areas and would like service, you can sign up by entering your address at the bottom of the page. Currently in Phase 2, Construction Planning.
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