Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Press Releases
State Broadband Office Releases Community Playbook
The Community Broadband Playbook provides communities with tools, templates, examples and ideas to build broadband strategies addressing their needs.
North Carolina Signs On to Broadband Network for First Responders FirstNet Broadband Network Will Link Nation’s First Responders, Aid Communications in Disasters
AT&T will partner with FirstNet to build and operate the multimillion-dollar, high-speed wireless network as part of a federal program. The network will be designed to allow first responders to maintain communication during disasters and other large-scale events that could disable or disrupt other communication channels.
Charlotte's Digital Divide Tied to Troubling Gap in Economic Mobility
A new report issued by the Charlotte Digital Inclusion Alliance, a group of government, education and community organizations, examines the lack of internet access and the impact in Charlotte.
North Carolina Looks to Innovative Solutions, Partnerships to Bridge Homework Gap
More than 70 policy-makers, educators, community leaders and stakeholders convened Wednesday to address digital inequity in North Carolina, focusing on the homework gap: the difficulty or inability of students who lack high-speed internet connectivity at home to complete homework assignments, compared to their classmates with access.
Is Your Internet Access Up to Speed? Now, You Can Tell Us
North Carolina residents can use a new interactive mapping tool to determine what internet access and speeds they have at their home or business.
Western N.C. Downtowns Awarded $272,000 in Grants for Wi-Fi Appalachian Regional Commission Enhances Internet Access for Businesses, Students and Visitors
The Appalachian Regional Commission is awarding $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi in their downtowns.
Gov. McCrory Releases State Broadband Plan
Gov. Pat McCrory releases the State Broadband Plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for students and businesses across North Carolina.
McDowell County Moves to Expand, Improve Broadband Infrastructure
McDowell County announces a new partnership with Skyrunner Internet to expand broadband availability to cover approximately 90% of the county.
68,000-Plus New Connections as Providers Use Connect America Funds in N.C.
Four broadband providers will receive $19 million for six years to improve connectivity and speed for 68,000 N.C. households and businesses.
Town of Mars Hill Awarded BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant
Mars Hill has been awarded a BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant of $13,435 for fiber-optic infrastructure at Advanced Superabrasives, creating 15 jobs.