Monday, September 29, 2025

N.C. Department of Information Technology, Kramden Institute, and NC TECH Hold Oct. 3 Device Drive to Close the Digital Divide Donated Computers Will be Refurbished and Distributed to Help 300,000+ North Carolinians

The event will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4000 West Chase Boulevard in Raleigh and will provide an easy, secure way to give digital devices a second life.
Monday, September 29, 2025
The event will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4000 West Chase Boulevard in Raleigh and will provide an easy, secure way to give digital devices a second life.
Friday, August 29, 2025

State's Draft BEAD Program Final Proposal Available for Public Commentary Program to Fund Over $400 Million in High-Speed Internet Projects Across North Carolina

Friday, August 29, 2025

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced its draft Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has been posted for public commentary, as well as its over $400 million in recommended BEAD awards to internet service providers. If approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), these federally funded awards will expand high-speed internet access to 93,512 households, businesses and community anchor institutions across the state by 2030.

Monday, July 14, 2025

NCDIT Publishes Guidance and Application Materials for $1.5B BEAD Program to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in NC Prequalified Broadband Providers May Submit Applications Through July 30

The Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today published the BEAD subgrantee selection process guidance and application materials. The BEAD program provides $1.5 billion for high-speed internet infrastructure projects in North Carolina.
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today published the BEAD subgrantee selection process guidance and application materials. The BEAD program provides $1.5 billion for high-speed internet infrastructure projects in North Carolina.
Friday, June 27, 2025

State Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity Names Three New Leaders

NCDIT's Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced Maggie Woods as the new director of the Office of Digital Opportunity, Christina Strickland as chief deputy general counsel, and Dana Lee as deputy general counsel.
Friday, June 27, 2025
NCDIT's Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced Maggie Woods as the new director of the Office of Digital Opportunity, Christina Strickland as chief deputy general counsel, and Dana Lee as deputy general counsel.
Friday, June 20, 2025

NCDIT to Launch Revised $1.5B Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in NC Broadband Provider Prequalification Window Extended to Accommodate Federal Policy Changes

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced its plans to launch a revised BEAD program this summer in compliance with the restructuring notice released by the NTIA on June 6.
Friday, June 20, 2025
The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced its plans to launch a revised BEAD program this summer in compliance with the restructuring notice released by the NTIA on June 6.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Awards High-Speed Internet Projects in 26 Counties, 10,076 Households & Businesses $58 Million To Be Invested in Fiber Broadband Project Funding

Governor Josh Stein today announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Governor Josh Stein today announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet.
Friday, May 30, 2025

NCDIT Reopens Prequalification Window for Internet Providers to Participate in $1.5 Billion BEAD Program Federal program will expand high-speed internet access in North Carolina

NCDIT's Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today reopened the prequalification window for internet service providers to participate in the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that will provide $1.5 billion to North Carolina for high-speed internet expansion projects.
Friday, May 30, 2025
NCDIT's Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today reopened the prequalification window for internet service providers to participate in the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that will provide $1.5 billion to North Carolina for high-speed internet expansion projects.
Friday, May 16, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Announces More Major Investments in High-Speed Internet Access 48 Million to Go Toward Expanding Broadband Connectivity in 22 North Carolina Counties

Friday, May 16, 2025

Governor Josh Stein today announced Governor Josh Stein today announced an investment of $48 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 14,514 households and businesses in 22 counties to high-speed internet.

“Connecting all North Carolinians, especially in our rural areas, opens doors of opportunity,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to continue to bring high-speed internet access to all corners of our state.” 

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Announces 30 More Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet $63 Million in Broadband Projects Set to Connect 18,889 Homes and Businesses

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Today Governor Josh Stein announced more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet.

“North Carolinians’ need access to high-speed internet to connect them with friends and family, business opportunities, telehealth, and more,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Broadband is key 21st Century infrastructure, and these partnerships between counties across the state and internet providers will help connect more North Carolinians.”

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Awards 17 Counties, 11,816 Households & Businesses with High-Speed Internet $41 Million To Be Invested in Fiber Broadband Project Funding

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced more than $41 million in Completing Access to Broadband program projects to connect 11,816 households and businesses in 17 counties to high-speed internet.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced more than $41 million in Completing Access to Broadband program projects to connect 11,816 households and businesses in 17 counties to high-speed internet.