Wednesday, September 23, 2026

NCDIT Extends Deadline for $1M Broadband Satellite Resiliency Grant

Gives WNC state and local governments, fire departments, and community organizations additional time to apply for funding to provide high-speed internet redundancy during emergencies
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) today announced it is extending the application deadline for its $1 million Broadband Satellite Resiliency Grant program to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30. The extension provides additional time for western North Carolina state and local governments, fire departments and community organizations to apply for funding designed to strengthen local resiliency and provide high-speed internet redundancy for public and community institutions during emergencies.

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Brandon Boone
Thursday, September 10, 2026

NCDIT Launches $1M Broadband Satellite Resiliency Grant

Funding prioritizes high-speed internet access for WNC state and local governments, fire departments and community organizations during emergencies
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Funding prioritizes high-speed internet access for WNC state and local governments, fire departments and community organizations during emergencies

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Brandon Boone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

NCDHHS, NCDIT Announce Three Programs to Improve Health Care as Part of North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology today announced three new programs to improve the digital infrastructure of rural health care through new digital solutions and tools.

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Brandon Boone
Thursday, June 11, 2026

NCDIT Encourages Participation in Second State Digital Opportunity Survey; Promotes Resources for Digital Support

NCDIT urges the public to participate in the State’s second Digital Opportunity Survey to share updates on their needs for affordable high-speed internet, computers, and digital skills to safely use online resources.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
NCDIT urges the public to participate in the State’s second Digital Opportunity Survey to share updates on their needs for affordable high-speed internet, computers, and digital skills to safely use online resources.

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Brandon Boone
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Governor Josh Stein Announces Launch of Statewide High-Speed Internet Projects to Connect 93,000 Locations by 2030

Governor Josh Stein today announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from NIST for the state’s BEAD plan and budget. The NTIA completed its approval of the state’s plan in December. With $319 million in BEAD funding now unlocked, North Carolina is actively moving processes forward to connect 93,000 locations, transforming lives and communities statewide.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Governor Josh Stein today announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from NIST for the state’s BEAD plan and budget. The NTIA completed its approval of the state’s plan in December. With $319 million in BEAD funding now unlocked, North Carolina is actively moving processes forward to connect 93,000 locations, transforming lives and communities statewide.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Monday, March 23, 2026

Governor Josh Stein Announces High-Speed Internet Access Coming in 2026 to 5,161 Rural North Carolinians

Governor Josh Stein today announced nearly $26 million in awards through the state's Stop-Gap Solutions program that will connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure by the end of 2026.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Governor Josh Stein today announced nearly $26 million in awards through the state's Stop-Gap Solutions program that will connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure by the end of 2026.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Friday, February 13, 2026

NC BEAD Non-Deployment Funding

North Carolina’s $319 million for broadband deployment has been approved by NTIA, and we are carefully planning for the remaining funds. Our primary request is simple and clear: preserve state flexibility within the statutorily defined eligible uses for these funds.
Friday, February 13, 2026
North Carolina’s $319 million for broadband deployment has been approved by NTIA, and we are carefully planning for the remaining funds. Our primary request is simple and clear: preserve state flexibility within the statutorily defined eligible uses for these funds.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

NCDIT Launches $86M Stop-Gap Solutions Program to Provide High-Speed Internet Access to Rural North Carolinians

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced the launch of the $86 million Stop-Gap Solutions program to accelerate the expansion of high-speed internet infrastructure to eligible unserved and underserved rural households, businesses, community anchor institutions and state facilities in each county.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Monday, December 22, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Unlocks More Than $300 Million for Broadband Expansion Projects

State Receives Federal Approval of BEAD Final Proposal
Governor Josh Stein today announced that the NTIA has approved North Carolina’s BEAD program proposal and infrastructure project awards for more than $300M to bring high-speed internet service to more than 93,000 homes, businesses, and other community anchor institutions across the state.
Monday, December 22, 2025
Governor Josh Stein today announced that the NTIA has approved North Carolina’s BEAD program proposal and infrastructure project awards for more than $300M to bring high-speed internet service to more than 93,000 homes, businesses, and other community anchor institutions across the state.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Monday, November 3, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Announces $50 Million Broadband Recovery Program to Rebuild High-Speed Internet Infrastructure in Western North Carolina

Broadband providers with infrastructure projects in the 39 counties designated under a disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, may apply for the $50 million in funding for reconstruction or repair broadband infrastructure needed to connect residents, businesses and community institutions to reliable high-speed internet.
Monday, November 03, 2025
Broadband providers with infrastructure projects in the 39 counties designated under a disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, may apply for the $50 million in funding for reconstruction or repair broadband infrastructure needed to connect residents, businesses and community institutions to reliable high-speed internet.

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Cristalle Dickerson