NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026

The additional funding targets 5,161 homes, businesses and community anchor institutions in 66 counties across rural portions of the state.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 266

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.

The awards come from the Stop-Gap Solutions program, administered by the N.C. Dept. of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity.

The additional funding targets 5,161 homes, businesses and community anchor institutions in 66 counties across rural areas across the state.

“These broadband projects will ensure more families …

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