North Carolina Unlocks $319 Million in First Wave of Statewide High-Speed Internet Expansion
By Marge | Published 2026-04-23T18:24:35.837Z
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Raliegh -- April 23, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has officially launched a massive broadband initiative aimed at connecting 93,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions across North Carolina by 2030.
Raliegh -- April 23, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has officially launched a massive broadband initiative aimed at connecting 93,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions across North Carolina by 2030. The announcement follows final federal approval of the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, unlocking an initial $319 million in funding.This first wave of projects is part of a larger $1.53 billion federal allocation—one of the largest in the nation—dedicated to closi