Press Releases

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Director of State’s Office of Digital Equity and Literacy Appointed

NCDIT Secretary James Weaver today announced Annette Taylor will join the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity on May 2 as the new director of the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
NCDIT Secretary James Weaver today announced Annette Taylor will join the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity on May 2 as the new director of the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
Thursday, April 7, 2022

First-Ever N.C. Education Datathon Analyzes the Digital Divide

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Government Data Analytics Center joined The Hunt Institute and the Office of Governor Roy Cooper in sponsoring the first-ever North Carolina Education Datathon, an event which paired teams of North Carolina students with volunteer mentors to leverage technology and data to address disparities created by the digital divide.
Thursday, April 07, 2022
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Government Data Analytics Center joined The Hunt Institute and the Office of Governor Roy Cooper in sponsoring the first-ever North Carolina Education Datathon, an event which paired teams of North Carolina students with volunteer mentors to leverage technology and data to address disparities created by the digital divide.
Friday, March 25, 2022

Application Window Extended for the GREAT Grant

Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service now have through May 4 to apply for up to $350 million in GREAT Grants funds to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service now have through May 4 to apply for up to $350 million in GREAT Grants funds to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina.
Monday, January 31, 2022

Application Window Open for $350M to Expand Internet Access in Rural N.C. Internet Service Providers encouraged to apply for GREAT Grants by April 4

Monday, January 31, 2022

Qualified internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives providing internet service can now apply for up to $350 million in grants to expand broadband infrastructure in North Carolina and get more people connected to high-speed internet. Funds from the federal American Rescue Plan are being used to provide the largest ever round of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grants available in North Carolina.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Director of State’s Broadband Infrastructure Office Appointed

NCDIT Secretary James Weaver today announced Angie Bailey’s appointment as director of the Broadband Infrastructure Office within the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity.
Monday, December 20, 2021
NCDIT Secretary James Weaver today announced Angie Bailey’s appointment as director of the Broadband Infrastructure Office within the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

N.C. to Receive Nearly $1 Billion for Broadband from Infrastructure Act

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will bring close to $1 billion in federal funding to help close the digital divide in North Carolina.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will bring close to $1 billion in federal funding to help close the digital divide in North Carolina.
Monday, November 1, 2021

N.C. to Join the National Governors Association Workforce Innovation Network

The NGA will award up to $100,000 to help ensure everyone has the digital skills needed to participate in work, education or training.
Monday, November 01, 2021
The NGA will award up to $100,000 to help ensure everyone has the digital skills needed to participate in work, education or training.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

More Than 180,000 N.C. Households Getting Help for Monthly Internet Bills Governor Urges Families to Sign Up for Discounts on Internet, Computers

The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program has enrolled 182,473 households in the state into the federal relief program, which helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program has enrolled 182,473 households in the state into the federal relief program, which helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
Monday, August 16, 2021

Governor Cooper Declares Rural Broadband Week to Highlight Digital Inclusion, Innovation

Rural Broadband Week, on Aug. 16–20, 2021, calls attention to the urgent need to improve broadband access and adoption across North Carolina.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Rural Broadband Week, on Aug. 16–20, 2021, calls attention to the urgent need to improve broadband access and adoption across North Carolina.
Thursday, July 1, 2021

Governor Cooper Establishes Nation's First Office of Digital Equity and Literacy

Gov. Roy Cooper announces the creation of Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a first for the state and nation, to close the digital divide.
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper announces the creation of Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a first for the state and nation, to close the digital divide.