Multiple counties across Eastern NC part of Gov. Stein's internet access project
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in internet access projects to different counties across the state.
He said the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) will connect more than 10,000 homes and businesses to high-speed internet.
'No matter where you live in the state, you should have access to high-speed internet,' Gov. Stein said. 'Broadband is critical to providing more economic opportunity to every corner of the state and I am proud to create a stronger and more connected North Carolina for every person and small business owner.'
These counties across Eastern N.C. will be impacted as part of the project:
Beaufort: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 414 homes or businesses (92.83% of the county's 446 eligible locations).
Dare: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 20 homes or businesses (19.61% of the county's 102 eligible locations).
Hyde: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,282 homes or businesses (95.25% of the county's 1,346 eligible locations).
Jones: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 79 homes or businesses (49.38% of the county's 160 eligible locations).
Nash: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 5,693 unserved and underserved homes or businesses (86.04% of the county's 6,646 eligible locations).
Pamlico: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 100 homes or businesses (61.35% of the county's 163 eligible locations).
Pasquotank: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 87 homes or businesses (84.47% of the county's 103 eligible locations).
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