Press Releases Gov. Cooper Announces More Than $12M to Expand Internet Access Wednesday, August 19, 2020 People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed internet service thanks to more than $12 million in grants awarded by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration. Governor Cooper Announces N.C. Department of Information Technology Acting Secretary Monday, August 03, 2020 Thomas Parrish IV will fill the role held by Tracy Doaks, who announced in July to lead a nonprofit dedicated to broadband expansion in rural areas. Feasibility Study Recommends Ways to Increase Access to Broadband, Telehealth Services in Western N.C. Friday, July 24, 2020 The study identified the broadband, health care and telehealth assets and gaps in the 20 coal-impacted counties in the Appalachian region in order to design pilot programs that leverage technology to provide appropriate clinical interventions, improve the local population’s health, increase local workforce participation and ultimately improve local economies. NCDIT, Broadband Office Announce Broadband Survey; Encourage Statewide Participation Wednesday, July 15, 2020 The North Carolina Broadband Survey will help the N.C. Department of Information Technology gain a better understanding of internet speeds and the need for high-speed internet in the state. NCDIT Chief Stepping Down to Lead a Broadband Accessibility Nonprofit Wednesday, June 17, 2020 School Buses to Serve as Wi-Fi Hot Spots for Remote Learning Wednesday, May 06, 2020 <p>As many as 280 school buses will carry Wi-Fi hotspots donated by AT&T, Google and Duke Energy Foundation to support remote learning during COVID-19.</p> NC Honors Telecommunicators During National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Friday, April 17, 2020 <p>The North Carolina 911 Board invites residents to join them in recognizing the vital role of public safety telecommunications personnel across the state and country as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.</p> Interactive Map Helps Residents Find Low-Cost, Free Internet Service Options Wednesday, April 08, 2020 <p>The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Broadband Infrastructure Office has developed an <a href="https://www.ncbroadband.gov/covid19broadband/">interactive map</a> to help North Carolina residents find free and low-cost internet and mobile service offerings in their area. The online map is updated daily with new offerings, which include free public Wi-Fi access points for remote learning and working.</p> State Information Technology Strategy Board to Hold First Meeting Wednesday, March 04, 2020 <p>A new board charged with helping determine and shape the top IT priorities for North Carolina will meet for the first time Friday.</p> New Data Indices Provide More Accurate Look at Current State of Broadband Access Monday, February 10, 2020 <p>The N.C. Department of Information Technology on Monday released new data indices that provide a more accurate look at the current state of broadband access, adoption and the digital divide in communities across North Carolina.</p> Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases