The new office will be led by Jeremy Collins, the state’s director of innovative connectivity.

A panel of state broadband officials and legislators said they want more clarity from the federal government when it comes to broadband expansion.

The North Carolina House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that promises $750 million in funding for broadband expansion.

State broadband officials said during a NASCIO panel that cooperation among federal, state and local partners is a crucial element of deployment.

The new fund for schools and libraries to improve their internet and devices was approved as part of the American Rescue Plan.

Researchers at the University of Southern California found at-home broadband access varies greatly by income and race, despite overall improvements statewide.

State and local leaders want their communities — not national ISPs — to be in charge of broadband expansion, according to a new survey.

Gov. Phil Murphy said every single K-12 public school student now has access to the internet and devices to connect to virtual classrooms.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city wants telecommunications companies to use city assets, like street poles, to expand broadband access.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced a new round of funding expected to connect nearly 12,000 households in western and northern counties.