Press Releases

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.

NCDIT Launches Digital Skills Standards to Empower North Carolinians with Essential Digital Competencies

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.

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.

N.C. Department of Information Technology, Kramden Institute, and NC TECH Hold Oct. 3 Device Drive to Close the Digital Divide

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.

State's Draft BEAD Program Final Proposal Available for Public Commentary

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.

NCDIT Publishes Guidance and Application Materials for $1.5B BEAD Program to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in NC

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.

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.

NCDIT to Launch Revised $1.5B Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in NC

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.

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.