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$48 Million Broadband Initiative to Connect 14,514 NC Homes

5/17/2025

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Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a transformative $48 million investment in North Carolina's Completing Access to Broadband program, set to connect 14,514 households and businesses across 22 counties to high-speed internet. With over $33 million from the federal American Rescue Plan and an additional $14 million from broadband providers, this initiative promises to bridge the digital divide and empower communities statewide.

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Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a transformative $48 million investment in North Carolina's Completing Access to Broadband program, set to connect 14,514 households and businesses across 22 counties to high-speed internet. With over $33 million from the federal American Rescue Plan and an additional $14 million from broadband providers, this initiative promises to bridge the digital divide and empower communities statewide.