"The North Carolina Department of Information Technology's Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity administers the Stop-Gap Solutions program, which uses federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to accelerate the expansion of high-speed internet infrastructure to eligible unserved and underserved households, businesses, community anchor institutions, and state facilities across North Carolina."
"The program funds targeted broadband line extensions to reach individuals and small pockets of homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that more residents have access to essential internet services."
"Receiving awards this week were various companies, including Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative, which received $1,653,500 for 145 locations in Duplin and Pender counties, and Citizens Telephone Company, which received $4,017,302 for 344 locations in Transylvania County."
North Carolina's Stop-Gap Solutions program allocated nearly $26 million to enhance high-speed broadband access for 5,161 rural homes, businesses, and institutions across 66 counties. Administered by the NCDIT, the program utilizes federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to expand internet infrastructure to underserved areas. The funding supports targeted broadband line extensions, ensuring connectivity in hard-to-reach locations. Various companies received awards, including Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative and Citizens Telephone Company, among others, to facilitate this expansion.
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