Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Announces Additional Funding to Connect More North Carolinians to High-Speed Internet

Five new projects will expand high-speed internet access for residents in three rural counties, thanks to more than $4 million in supplemental GREAT grant funding through the COVID-19 Recovery Act.

Gov. Cooper Announces More Than $12M to Expand Internet Access

People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed internet service thanks to more than $12 million in grants awarded by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration.

Work Underway to Expand High-Speed Internet in Jones County

The Broadband Infrastructure Office gave Eastern Carolina Broadband and Jones County a $270,901 GREAT grant to bring high-speed internet service.

State Broadband Office Expanded Broadband Access, Worked to Close the Digital Divide in 2019

The N.C. Broadband Infrastructure Office made great strides in 2019 toward its goal that every resident have affordable, high-speed internet access.

Applications Period Opens for $15M in GREAT Grants

Internet service providers and electric cooperatives can apply for $15 million in state funding for high-speed internet access in N.C. rural areas.

GREAT Grant Application Period Closes

The application period for the 2018 GREAT Grant program will close Feb. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Online Portal Now Open for First-of-Kind Broadband Grant Program

Internet service providers interested in the new GREAT Grant Program can now apply for funding through an online portal, the state’s Broadband Infrastructure Office announced today.

State Broadband Office Launches Broadband Grant Program

The GREAT Grant Program is a $10 million grant program that allows internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives to compete for funding to lower financial barriers that prevent broadband expansion in rural communities.