Topics Related to Digital Opportunity

Affordable Connectivity Program Registering Households in North Carolina

The Affordable Connectivity Program has seen a dramatic increase in enrollment due to monthly discounts on high-speed internet service and digital devices. Governor Roy Cooper has also encouraged internet service providers to offer lower payment plans for increase online accessibility.

Digital Navigator Grants Worth $4M to Help North Carolinians Gain Online Skills & Access

The State Library of North Carolina, N.C. Community College System, N.C. Cooperative Extension will receive a total of $4 million to help expand broadband and digital equity for the people of North Carolina.

New Dashboard Tracks Statewide IT Procurement

The dashboard will report metrics for IT products and services that are purchased, licensed or leased by state agencies and educational entities within North Carolina. This transparency will help NCDIT and state, local and educational partners make the procurement process more efficient and cost effective.

Broadband & Digital Opportunity Division Crosses State to Hear About Local Needs

The biggest community issues reported by nearly 400 participants were infrastructure for homes and businesses, cost of internet service available and digital literacy and upskilling.

Grant to Help More N.C. Households Enroll for Affordable High-Speed Internet Benefit

The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Equity will use a federal grant help enroll more low-income households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) afford their monthly high-speed internet service.

Closing the Digital Divide Listening Tour Crossing N.C.

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity is holding the statewide Closing the Digital Divide: From Mountains to Coast listening tour to collect feedback from residents, businesses and organizations.