/tags/internet-access Internet Access en-US Copyright Thu, 30 May 2024 14:01:08 GMT /news/2024-05-30/affordable-internet-nc-democrats-rural-access Sharp partisan divide exists over continuation of the popular program that provides deep discounts for internet connectivity. Thu, 30 May 2024 14:01:08 GMT /news/2024-05-30/affordable-internet-nc-democrats-rural-access Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health News /news/2024-04-25/affordable-internet-rural-north-carolina-federal-acp-congress-unc The program was created as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and was a follow-up to the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which helped households afford internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:03:08 GMT /news/2024-04-25/affordable-internet-rural-north-carolina-federal-acp-congress-unc Alexandria deRosset | UNC Media Hub /news/2024-04-16/internet-frontier-western-north-carolina-josh-stein-20-million-settlement The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has announced a $20 million settlement with a major internet provider that will require it to make investments in infrastructure in the coming years. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:22:00 GMT /news/2024-04-16/internet-frontier-western-north-carolina-josh-stein-20-million-settlement Associated Press /politics/2024-01-18/biden-raleigh-internet-access-broadband-north-carolina-cooper In a visit to Raleigh Thursday, President Biden promoted his administration's plan to improve high-speed Internet access in North Carolina. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:22:52 GMT /politics/2024-01-18/biden-raleigh-internet-access-broadband-north-carolina-cooper Will Michaels /politics/2024-01-18/biden-promote-internet-access-north-carolina-hopes-2024-election Biden is scheduled to speak in the state capital of Raleigh on Thursday afternoon. The Democrat plans to stress he's connecting poorer communities and businesses to the digital economy. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:23:10 GMT /politics/2024-01-18/biden-promote-internet-access-north-carolina-hopes-2024-election Associated Press /science-technology/2022-10-27/rural-areas-759m-grants-high-speed-internet-landrieu-nc Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu unveiled the grant during a visit to North Carolina. There are 49 recipients in 24 states. Thursday's announcement and visit to North Carolina come as President Joe Biden and other top Democratic officials try to sell their achievements to voters before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:12:36 GMT /science-technology/2022-10-27/rural-areas-759m-grants-high-speed-internet-landrieu-nc Associated Press /news/2021-05-05/north-carolina-households-can-get-help-with-internet-bills-from-a-federal-program North Carolinians can get help to pay for high-speed internet from a $3.2 billion federal program opening this month. The program is designed for families and households working, learning, and shopping from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 05 May 2021 21:48:20 GMT /news/2021-05-05/north-carolina-households-can-get-help-with-internet-bills-from-a-federal-program /education/2020-04-13/lack-of-broadband-internet-is-an-obstacle-for-rural-students College sophomore Ty Meyer has been spending lots of time in parking lots lately, mostly at McDonald's or his local library. It's often his best option… Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:30:46 GMT /education/2020-04-13/lack-of-broadband-internet-is-an-obstacle-for-rural-students Liz Schlemmer /business-economy/2020-03-17/disconnected-remote-work-and-virtual-learning-without-broadband-access The coronavirus pandemic has changed everyday life for most North Carolinians as state and federal officials encourage people to stay in their homes and… Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:07:42 GMT /business-economy/2020-03-17/disconnected-remote-work-and-virtual-learning-without-broadband-access Amanda Magnus, Anita Rao /show/the-state-of-things/2020-03-17/disconnected-remote-work-and-virtual-learning-without-broadband-access The coronavirus pandemic has changed everyday life for most North Carolinians as state and federal officials encourage people to stay in their homes and… Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:07:42 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2020-03-17/disconnected-remote-work-and-virtual-learning-without-broadband-access Amanda Magnus, Anita Rao