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
Friday, August 29, 2025

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

Program to Fund Over $400 Million in High-Speed Internet Projects Across North Carolina
Friday, August 29, 2025

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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Monday, July 14, 2025

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

Prequalified Broadband Providers May Submit Applications Through July 30
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.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Friday, June 27, 2025

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.
Friday, June 27, 2025
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Friday, June 20, 2025

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

Broadband Provider Prequalification Window Extended to Accommodate Federal Policy Changes
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.
Friday, June 20, 2025
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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

$58 Million To Be Invested in Fiber Broadband Project Funding
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.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Friday, May 30, 2025

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

Federal program will expand high-speed internet access in North Carolina
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.
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.

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Cristalle Dickerson
Friday, May 16, 2025

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

48 Million to Go Toward Expanding Broadband Connectivity in 22 North Carolina Counties
Friday, May 16, 2025

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.

“Connecting all North Carolinians, especially in our rural areas, opens doors of opportunity,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to continue to bring high-speed internet access to all corners of our state.” 

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Cristalle Dickerson