Press Releases

NC Broadband Division Publishes Guidance for Broadband Pole Replacement Program

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity today posted final guidance for its Broadband Pole Replacement Program as part of ongoing efforts to connect more North Carolinians to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.

NCDIT’s FirstTech Team Launches $2M Funding Opportunity to Expand Public Safety Broadband Network on State Agency Campuses

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s First Responder Emerging Technologies (FirstTech) program is inviting state government entities to apply for assistance in funding the expansion of the Public Safety Broadband Network to serve a specific state campus.

Governor Cooper Continues to Advocate for Affordable Connectivity Program

Governor Roy Cooper is continuing his efforts to urge Congress to reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program, which reduces the cost of high-speed internet for eligible North Carolinians. Yesterday, the Governor sent a letter in partnership with Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) and co-signed by 24 other governors from across the nation, calling on Congress to continue funding this essential program.

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program Initial Proposal Now Available for Public Comment

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity is developing the initial proposal for how it will use the more than $1.5 billion North Carolina will receive through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to ensure that all North Carolinians have access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet.

Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Continue Program that Helps NC Families Afford High-Speed Internet

Congress must act to reauthorize the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) so that people can continue to afford to connect to high-speed internet, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina’s Congressional delegation.

Governor Cooper Announces First Round of Completing Access to Broadband Awards to Expand Internet Access in 14 Counties

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the state’s first Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards totaling $22 million that will connect 6,012 households and 164 businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet. The CAB program, administered by the N.C.

NCDIT Deputy Secretary for Broadband & Digital Opportunity Receives NCACC Distinguished Service Award

The N.C. Association for County Commissioners awarded Nate Denny, N.C. Department of Information Technology deputy secretary for Broadband and Digital Opportunity, its distinguished service award for his work to help counties prepare for and participate in the state’s high-speed internet infrastructure funding programs.

N.C. Broadband Division Receives Federal Approval of Five-Year Plan for Investing $1.5 Billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Funding

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity's five-year action plan for the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding has been approved by both the NTIA and NIST.

NC Broadband Division Seeks Public Commentary on Guidance for Broadband Pole Replacement Program

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity seeks public review and commentary on guidance posted today for its upcoming Broadband Pole Replacement Program as part of ongoing efforts to connect more North Carolinians with high-speed internet.

NC Broadband Division Extends Deadline for Internet Providers to Prequalify for Several State Broadband Expansion Programs

The Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has extended the deadline for its “Broadband Expansion and Access” request for proposals to prequalify internet service providers to participate in multiple broadband expansion programs, beginning immediately with the $400 million Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. Vendors may now submit proposals until 2 p.m. on Aug. 14.