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Residential Internet Usage

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Residential Internet Usage

Residential internet usage in Maine surged last month as more families worked and studied from home, but providers say they have the capacity to meet demand and at least part of the increase was offset by a drop in workplace usage.

Maine’s increase in home bandwidth consumption in March mirrored a national trend. Peak home usage also shifted temporally, with the busiest times moving up from early evening to afternoon.

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