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Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
NC: Kinetic Selected to Bring High-Speed Internet to 1,292 North Carolina Homes and Businesses
CONCORD, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic will connect 1,292 North Carolina homes and businesses to high-speed internet as part of the latest round of projects authorized under the state's Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. Kinetic, a leading internet provider in 18 states, was selected to connect 785 locations in Union County and 507 locations in Rowan County to its multi-gig fiber network. The cost of the projects will be split between the counties and Kinetic. Union County's state funding was $2.8 million, while Rowan County's project included $2.1 million. Kinetic's total private capital investment, for both builds combined, will be approximately $2.1 million. High-speed internet is a necessity in today's world, facilitating remote work, bolstering local businesses, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving access to telehealth services. Kinetic is engaged in a multi-year $2 billion investment initiative to expand fiber broadband in rural America. By the end of 2025, more than 40% of the homes and businesses in its 18-state footprint will have access to fiber connections delivering Gigabit internet speeds. These projects will be funded by the federal American Rescue Plan and were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT). The CAB program's procurement process creates a partnership between counties and NCDIT to identify areas that need access, solicit proposals from prequalified internet service providers, and quickly make awards. Awardees must agree to provide high-speed service that reliably meets or exceeds speeds of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload. This CAB program award will be added to NCDIT's dashboard that shows details and progress on programs funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act, as part of Governor Stein's initiative to close the state's digital divide. The award adds to the more than $547 million in Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants and previous CAB projects that will connect more than 200,000 North Carolina households and businesses to high-speed internet. Residents interested in Kinetic fiber internet and current customers who are interested in multi-gig capable speeds are encouraged to contact Kinetic at 1-800-347-1991 or locally at 1-270-765-1892 or visit us at our website About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers reliable fiber-based broadband to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses in 18 states. The company's quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services backed by robust security and friendly customer success experts. Kinetic is focused on expanding its fiber network and bridging the digital divide to deliver modern solutions to customers in underserved areas. Additional information about Kinetic is available via our customer portal at or The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises, government entities and educational institutions across the U.S. as well as customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream is privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Category: Kinetic
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Stein announces more than $63 million of broadband projects across 30 counties
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Josh Stein announced today more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet. 'North Carolinians' need access to high-speed internet to connect them with friends and family, business opportunities, telehealth, and more,' Gov. Stein said. 'Broadband is key 21st Century infrastructure and these partnerships between counties across the state and internet providers will help connect more North Carolinians.' These projects will be awarded by NCDIT and are funded by more than $44 million from the federal American Rescue Plan and nearly $19 million from selected broadband providers: Bertie: Roanoke Connect Holdings, LLC (Fybe) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,380 homes and businesses (91.39% of the county's 1,510 eligible locations). Currituck: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,354 homes and businesses (83.94% of the county's 1,613 eligible locations). Martin: Roanoke Connect Holdings, LLC (Fybe) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 215 homes and businesses (35.66% of the county's 603 eligible locations). Perquimans: Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative (FOCUS Broadband) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 121 homes and businesses (77.07% of the county's 157 eligible locations). Washington: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,043 homes and businesses (96.48% of the county's 1,081 eligible locations). Wayne: Spectrum Southeast, LLC This award will provide high-speed internet access to 420 homes and businesses (13.96% of the county's 3,008 eligible locations). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charlotte-area counties among those receiving funding in statewide high-speed internet project
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Gov. Josh Stein announced Tuesday more than $41 million to go towards Completing Access to Broadband program projects. 'Connecting North Carolinians online helps strengthen our state,' said Gov. Stein. 'Broadband plays a crucial role in our development, and I look forward to seeing how these funds expand economic opportunities for people in every corner of North Carolina.' These projects will be funded by more than $29 million from the federal American Rescue Plan awarded by NCDIT. Nearly 12.5 million is coming from these selected broadband providers: Anson County: Windstream North Carolina, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 945 homes and businesses (35% of the county's 2,714 eligible locations). Caldwell County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 203 homes and businesses (12.91% of the county's 1,572 eligible locations). Carteret County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 164 homes and businesses (46.2% of the county's 355 eligible locations). Caswell County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 565 homes and businesses (65.16% of the county's 867 eligible locations). Davidson County: Windstream. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 436 homes and businesses (38.6% of the county's 1,127 eligible locations). Edgecombe County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1681 homes and businesses (85.55% of the county's 1,965 eligible locations). Greene County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 637 homes and businesses (94.37% of the county's 675 eligible locations). Lincoln County: Spectrum Southeast, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 271 homes and businesses (10.35% of the county's 2,619 eligible locations). McDowell County: Skyrunner. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 704 homes and businesses (32.8% of the county's 2,142 eligible locations). Mitchell County: French Broad Electric Membership Corp. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 432 homes and businesses (51.86% of the county's 833 eligible locations). Onslow County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 626 homes and businesses (60.71% of the county's 1,031 eligible locations). Pitt County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 534 homes and businesses (92.55% of the county's 577 eligible locations). Sampson County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1605 homes and businesses (73.59% of the county's 2,181 eligible locations). Tyrrell County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 237 homes and businesses (73.37% of the county's 323 eligible locations). Vance County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1327 homes and businesses (50.65% of the county's 2,620 eligible locations). Wilkes County: Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation (RiverStreet Networks). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 658 homes and businesses (94.13% of the county's 699 eligible locations). Wilson County: Connect Holding II, LLC. This award will provide high-speed internet access to 791 homes and businesses (64.26% of the county's 1,231 eligible locations). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
