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State awards nearly $30 million to rural areas to expand internet access


State awards nearly $30 million to rural areas to expand internet access
The projects outlined by providers and cooperatives across the state are expected to connect nearly 16,000 households and around 700 businesses to broadband internet. (Source: Pexels.com)
By WECT Staff | December 17, 2020 at 5:13 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 5:13 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Governor Cooper announced Thursday that a total of $29.8 million is being awarded for internet expansion projects in 18 counties including Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus.
The projects outlined by providers and cooperatives across the state are expected to connect nearly 16,000 households and around 700 businesses to high-speed, broadband internet.
“This pandemic is shining a light on the need for better high speed internet access in rural communities,” said Governor Cooper. “These projects will make sure the internet can connect people to the education, health care and jobs they nee ....

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Governor Cooper Announces $30 million to Expand Internet Access in Rural Areas


Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and 703 businesses in rural North Carolina to high-speed internet, Governor Cooper announced Thursday. The grants are part of the 2020 Special Supplementary Round of the  Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program  and will be distributed through the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO). 
This pandemic is shining a light on the need for better high speed internet access in rural communities,” Governor Cooper said. “These projects will the make sure the internet can connect people to the education, health care and jobs they need.” ....

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