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New Comcast broadband project extends to East New Market
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (229+ words) Salisbury, Md. " Comcast announced the completion of a broadband expansion project that will bring more options for customers in East New Market, Md. on Wednesday. The project will connect more than 250 homes and businesses to multi-gigabit Internet from Xfinity. Comcast officials say…...
Talbot Co. Becomes First MD County Fully Connected to High-Speed Internet
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (244+ words) TALBOT COUNTY, Md. " The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced that Talbot County has become the first county in the state to reach all locations with access to high-speed internet. "Through sustained, coordinated investment and strong intergovernmental partnerships, the…...
Police Warn of Text Message Scam Targeting Ocean Pines Residents
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) WMDT Police Warn of Text Message Scam Targeting Ocean Pines Residents OCEAN PINES, Md. " Police in Ocean Pines are warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent text messages containing QR codes. The Ocean Pines Police Department said scammers are sending messages…...
Verizon brings high-speed internet to Smith Island
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (284+ words) SMITH ISLAND, Md. " Smith Island is getting a significant boost in services with help from Verizon. Residents can now feel more connected to mainland Maryland through a new broadband internet connection. Ian Mc Keldin, Verizon's associate director of network operations, said…...
Worcester County almost at 100% high-speed internet coverage
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. "Worcester County is almost at 100%, specifically for high-speed fiber internet. The county has been applying for grants, working with state partners, and internet providers. They've been in contact with multiple companies, including Choptank Fiber and Simple Fiber. Officials…...
Ocean Pines to hold meeting for proposed cell phone towers
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (137+ words) OCEAN PINES, Md. " A virtual town hall is scheduled to discuss proposed wireless cell phone towers in the community. Representatives from Milestone Communications and Verizon Wireless will be present at the meeting. The proposal includes a 130-foot monopole, along with ground…...
Ocean Pines to Host Virtual Town Hall on Proposed Wireless Tower
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (177+ words) OCEAN PINES, Md. " A virtual town hall will be held Monday, July 28, to discuss a proposed wireless telecommunications tower that would expand cellular service in the Ocean Pines community. The event, scheduled from 6 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. , will feature representatives from Milestone Communications and…...
Maryland state housing officials announce funding for internet access on the Eastern Shore
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (79+ words) MARYLAND " Maryland state housing officials have announced $1. 27 million in funding for internet access on the Eastern Shore. The funds were awarded through the Department of Housing and Community Development's Home Stretch for Public Housing Program. The money will help connect…...