BAND-NC
Building a New Digital Economy in NC
IEI is addressing the digital divide across North Carolina through our Building a New Digital Economy (BAND-NC) program. Accessing and using broadband effectively and safely is essential for work, education, health, worship and more.
Everyone in our state deserves access to affordable broadband, digital devices that meet their needs and digital skill-building. These digital opportunities support a more vibrant economy and future for North Carolina.
Digital Inclusion Resource Hub
Collected resources and information for your digital inclusion planning and implementation projects.
North Carolina Digital Inclusion Planning
Learn more about NC’s local-level digital inclusion planning progress.
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BAND-NC Events
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About BAND-NC
Our goal is to equip counties and regions with the tools to build more digitally equitable communities. We are working to ensure every county in North Carolina has a local-level digital inclusion plan.
Beginning with IEI’s ReConnect Forum Series, BAND-NC has grown into a year-round program providing technical assistance, training, convening opportunities and funding to communities across the state to develop and implement digital inclusion plans. Learn more about what BAND-NC has accomplished in the past year in the IEI annual report.
Want to learn more about digital equity? The National Digital Inclusion Alliance provides up-to-date definitions.
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