Just as Maine is the first state in the continental United States to see the morning light, Maine was the First To See The Light when it came to creating a telecommunications infrastructure for 21 st century business.

• Maine was the first state to have a statewide ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) fiber optic based network, allowing efficient digital transmission of voice, data and full-motion video.
   
• Maine was the first state to link every school and library (nearly 1,200 sites in all) via Frame Relay Service. This allows internet access at every site and positions Maine to take advantage of new distance learning opportunities.
   
• Maine was one of the first states in the U.S. to have 100% of its telecommunications network digitally switched. Digital networks support advanced, higher bandwidth technologies at higher speeds.
   
• Maine is a " Nexus-Friendly " state-a safe haven, in which call centers and their clients can avoid collecting and remitting sales tax.
   
• Maine 's telecommunications system is one of the most reliable in the country . Based on FCC service quality data, Maine service reliability ratings are among the best in the country.
   
• Public Telecommunications policies in Maine are among the country's most supportive of economic development.
   
• Companies operating in northern Maine have access to redundant suppliers of voice and data transmission services are available with multiple entry points through Maine and New Brunswick.