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
Thursday, October 9, 2025

NCDIT Launches Digital Skills Standards to Empower North Carolinians with Essential Digital Competencies Standards to Be Used by Organizations Providing Digital Literacy Training as Part of Governor Josh Stein’s Plan to Close the Digital Divide

Thursday, October 09, 2025

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today announced the publication of the North Carolina Digital Skills Standards, a new framework designed to equip every North Carolinian with the digital tools and competencies necessary to thrive in today’s connected economy and society.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Digital Drive 2025 Collects 155 Computers, Cell Phones and Technology for North Carolinians

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, Kramden Institute and NC TECH Association brought together individuals, businesses, organizations and state government leaders to donate used computers for refurbishment to help close the digital divide.
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity, Kramden Institute and NC TECH Association brought together individuals, businesses, organizations and state government leaders to donate used computers for refurbishment to help close the digital divide.

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Cristalle Dickerson
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson