Today, Governor Josh Stein announced $48 million in high-speed internet projects to connect 14,514 homes and businesses in 22 counties! Through our partnership with counties and internet providers, we are creating a more connected state. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

If you need help finding resources like computer labs, public Wi-Fi or tech support, call 211 today! We partnered with the NC 211 and United Way of North Carolina service to provide one-on-one assistance with specialists who can help you locate services in your community and/or online.

ICYMI, last week Governor Josh Stein announced $48 million in high-speed internet projects to connect 14,514 homes & businesses in 22 counties! This will help create a more connected state where everyone has access to broadband, computers & online safety skills. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

Today we reopened the prequalifying window for internet service providers to participate in the federal BEAD program that will provide $1.5 billion for high-speed internet expansion projects to create a more connected North Carolina. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel… #broadband #BEAD #NC

ICYMI- We reopened the prequalification window for internet providers to participate in the federal BEAD program. BEAD will provide $1.5 billion to NC for high-speed internet expansion projects. The deadline to prequalify is June 30 at 11:59 p.m. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel… #NC

MORE INTERNET! NC Govs Accomplished just announced another $58 million in projects to connect 10,076 homes and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet! This adds to the nearly $630 million in previously awarded projects for ~245,000 homes and businesses. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

ICYMI - MORE INTERNET! NC Govs Accomplished announced another $58 million in projects to connect 10,076 homes and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet! This adds to the nearly $630 million in previously awarded projects for ~245,000 homes & businesses. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

Today, we announced plans to launch a revised BEAD program this summer in compliance with the NTIA’s restructuring notice. This allows additional competition from fixed wireless and satellite providers. Providers must prequalify by 11:59 p.m. on July 7. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

ICYMI - We announced plans to launch a revised BEAD program this summer in compliance with @ntiagov's restructuring notice. This allows additional competition from fixed wireless and satellite providers. Interested providers must prequalify by July 7. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

Internet providers, please prequalify for the BEAD program by 11:59 p.m. on July 7 with the new materials at the link below. All interested providers - including fixed wireless and satellite providers - MUST prequalify for BEAD, which launches this summer. ncbroadband.gov/BEAD-prequalif…

Today we announced three new leaders for the division- Maggie Woods as director of the Office of Digital Opportunity, Christina Strickland as chief deputy general counsel, and Dana Lee as deputy general counsel. They will help create a more connected NC. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

The July 7 deadline is quickly approaching for internet providers to prequalify for the BEAD program at the link below. All interested providers - including fixed wireless and satellite providers - MUST prequalify for BEAD, which launches this summer. ncbroadband.gov/BEAD-prequalif…

There is still time for internet providers to prequalify by 11:59 p.m. on July 7 for the BEAD program at the link below. All interested providers - including fixed wireless and satellite providers - MUST prequalify for BEAD, which launches this summer. ncbroadband.gov/BEAD-prequalif…

Today's the final day for internet providers to prequalify for the BEAD program with materials at the link below. All interested providers - including fixed wireless and satellite providers - MUST prequalify for BEAD, which launches this summer. ncbroadband.gov/BEAD-prequalif…

Prequalified internet service providers can now use the new BEAD subgrantee selection process guidance and application materials to apply through July 30 for BEAD funding. BEAD provides $1.5 billion for high-speed internet infrastructure projects in NC. ncbroadband.gov/bead-applicati…

ICYMI - We posted the BEAD subgrantee selection process guidance and application materials yesterday, so prequalified providers can apply for BEAD funding through July 30. BEAD provides $1.5 billion for high-speed internet infrastructure projects in NC. ncbroadband.gov/news/press-rel…

Looking for a new role that makes a difference for others? We're hiring a grants manager to support monitoring and compliance for grant programs that are helping close the state's digital divide. Learn more: governmentjobs.com/careers/northc…

Congrats, graduates! We're proud that our Digital Champion grant supported Kinston Teens' Digital Literacy Corps' work to equip local youth with job readiness and tech skills while expanding technology access and digital literacy in their community. witn.com/2025/08/06/kin…

Deputy Secretary for Broadband & Digital Opportunity Annette Taylor joined other panelists this morning to highlight efforts like our NC 211 partnership, Tech Resource Finder and other initiatives that are helping close NC's digital divide. ncbroadband.gov/resource-finder

This week, State CIO Teena Piccione and Jake Johnson joined YMCA of Western North Carolina, Charter Policy, E2D, Inc. (Eliminate the Digital Divide) and the Community Foundation of Henderson County to distribute laptops in Hendersonville so residents impacted by Hurricane Helene have the tech tools they need for our digital world. #ConnectedNC