Josh Stein awards high-speed internet projects in 26 counties

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Governor Josh Stein Wednesday announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. 

• Bladen: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 250 homes and businesses (35.31% of the county’s remaining 458 eligible locations after previous awards).
• Columbus County: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 400 homes and businesses (64.62% of the county’s remaining 619 eligible locations after previous awards).

“Bringing high-speed internet to rural North Carolina is a game changer,” said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione. “Thanks to the vision of Governor Stein and our General Assembly, we’re making historic investments to close the digital divide, and more programs are on the way to connect additional communities across the state.