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.
Thursday, April 10, 2025

NCDIT Launches $17M Digital Opportunity Grant Program (NOW CLOSED) Funds Set to Expand Computer Ownership and Online Safety Resources to Aid Workforce Development

NCDIT today announced the launch of the state’s $17 million Digital Opportunity grant program, which will expand North Carolinians’ access to digital devices, help desk and technical support, as well as digital skills and online safety programs.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
NCDIT today announced the launch of the state’s $17 million Digital Opportunity grant program, which will expand North Carolinians’ access to digital devices, help desk and technical support, as well as digital skills and online safety programs.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Governor Josh Stein Announces More NC Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet Governor Stein Announces More Than $31 Million in Broadband Projects to Connect 10,810 Homes and Businesses

Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,810 households and businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,810 households and businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

359 Homes and Businesses in Haywood County to Receive High-Speed Internet NCDIT Announces $1.2 Million in Fiber Broadband Project Funding

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced a $1.2 million CAB program fiber project to connect 359 households and businesses in Haywood County to high-speed internet.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced a $1.2 million CAB program fiber project to connect 359 households and businesses in Haywood County to high-speed internet.
Friday, March 14, 2025

Three Western NC Counties Set to Receive High-Speed Internet NCDIT Announces More Than $10 Million in Broadband Projects to Connect 2,762 Locations

NCDIT’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced more than $10 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 2,762 households and businesses in Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties to high-speed internet.
Friday, March 14, 2025
NCDIT’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced more than $10 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 2,762 households and businesses in Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties to high-speed internet.
Friday, March 7, 2025

NCDIT Appoints Annette Taylor as New Deputy Secretary of Broadband and Digital Opportunity

Friday, March 07, 2025

The N.C. Department of Information Technology today announced Annette Taylor’s appointment as Deputy Secretary for NCDIT’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, which was created in July 2021 to prioritize the state’s efforts to close the digital divide.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

NC Receives Broadband Access Map Input for Nearly 40,000 Locations Responses will help create the most accurate maps of high-speed internet needs across the state

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced that local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers submitted 519 challenges to locations eligible for inclusion in the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The challenges represent 39,424 homes, businesses and community anchor institutions.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced that local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers submitted 519 challenges to locations eligible for inclusion in the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The challenges represent 39,424 homes, businesses and community anchor institutions.