Press Releases

Governor Josh Stein Awards High-Speed Internet Projects in 26 Counties, 10,076 Households & Businesses

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.

NCDIT Reopens Prequalification Window for Internet Providers to Participate in $1.5 Billion BEAD Program

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.

Governor Josh Stein Announces More Major Investments in High-Speed Internet Access

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.

Governor Josh Stein Announces 30 More Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet

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.

Governor Josh Stein Awards 17 Counties, 11,816 Households & Businesses with High-Speed Internet

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.

NCDIT Launches $17M Digital Opportunity Grant Program (NOW CLOSED)

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.

Governor Josh Stein Announces More NC Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet

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.

359 Homes and Businesses in Haywood County to Receive High-Speed Internet

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.

Three Western NC Counties Set to Receive High-Speed Internet

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.

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

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.