Construction on the first projects is expected to start in mid-2026.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Construction is on the way to expand high-speed internet across North Carolina. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved the state’s proposal for bringing high-speed internet to homes and communities, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday.
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“Reliable high-speed internet opens doors of opportunity,” Stein said. “Broadband empowers students to learn, helps businesses grow, supports our health care system, and strengthens our economy. With this additional funding, we’re moving one step closer to connecting every household and community in the state.”
Stein said more than $300 million were approved. The move, which is happening under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, will help connect over 93,000 homes, businesses and institutions across the state. Stein’s office said following this approval, the state still has more than $1 billion remaining from its original $1.53 billion BEAD allocation.
NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione said the federal approval is “a critical step” to bringing more high-speed internet to rural areas.
Construction on the first projects is expected to start in mid-2026.
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