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Along with other state and federal funds, the investment totals nearly a billion dollars for rural connectivity, statewide. Local leaders attended a broadband summit in Franklin this week to talk about what this funding means for Western North Carolina.
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A study from the North Carolina Cable Telecommunications Association finds that utility poles -- in particular, who owns them -- are holding up access to…
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In the eight westernmost counties in the state, much of the population doesn't have access to broadband . Recent data also shows that access to speeds…
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Rural broadband access in Western North Carolina has seen funding and supportive legislation in recent months. BPR spoke to those who have been working on…
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Just as it was thinking of getting out of the public utility business, Western Carolina University will instead be expanding its offerings to include…
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It’s no secret that access to internet in western North Carolina is a big problem. A recent study found that 73% of people in the area find that their…
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A common frustration for residents throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina is the lack of high speed internet access. They now have a place…
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Local governments in the far reaches of Western North Carolina are working to lure more internet service providers to the region. BPR’s Davin Eldridge…
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Business owners in the mountains of far-Western North Carolina say poor internet access hurts their ability to sell their products online. Local…
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The need for stronger internet service in the Western North Carolina mountains has one national advocacy group pushing local governments in the region to…