/tags/internet Internet en-US Copyright Thu, 30 May 2024 14:01:08 GMT /news/2024-05-30/affordable-internet-nc-democrats-rural-access Sharp partisan divide exists over continuation of the popular program that provides deep discounts for internet connectivity. Thu, 30 May 2024 14:01:08 GMT /news/2024-05-30/affordable-internet-nc-democrats-rural-access Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health ąĎÉńapp /news/2024-04-25/affordable-internet-rural-north-carolina-federal-acp-congress-unc The program was created as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and was a follow-up to the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which helped households afford internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:03:08 GMT /news/2024-04-25/affordable-internet-rural-north-carolina-federal-acp-congress-unc Alexandria deRosset | UNC Media Hub /politics/2024-01-18/biden-raleigh-internet-access-broadband-north-carolina-cooper In a visit to Raleigh Thursday, President Biden promoted his administration's plan to improve high-speed Internet access in North Carolina. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:22:52 GMT /politics/2024-01-18/biden-raleigh-internet-access-broadband-north-carolina-cooper Will Michaels /politics/2023-05-09/websites-pay-mugshots-internet-nc-house-votes-23 State lawmakers want to crack down on websites that publish mugshots and make people pay to have their photos removed. Tue, 09 May 2023 17:35:02 GMT /politics/2023-05-09/websites-pay-mugshots-internet-nc-house-votes-23 Colin Campbell /business-economy/2019-04-24/why-america-might-miss-the-next-global-tech-revolution History tends to repeat itself, and when it comes to new technology, the adage could not be more true. As with the advent of railroads and electricity,… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:03:50 GMT /business-economy/2019-04-24/why-america-might-miss-the-next-global-tech-revolution Jennifer Brookland , Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2019-04-24/why-america-might-miss-the-next-global-tech-revolution History tends to repeat itself, and when it comes to new technology, the adage could not be more true. As with the advent of railroads and electricity,… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:03:50 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-04-24/why-america-might-miss-the-next-global-tech-revolution Jennifer Brookland , Frank Stasio /science-technology/2016-02-26/mcnc-preparing-to-connect-north-carolina Durham telecommunications non-profit MCNC says it plans to make North Carolina the most connected state in the country.The non-profit unveiled a new plan… Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:12:58 GMT /science-technology/2016-02-26/mcnc-preparing-to-connect-north-carolina Andrew Tie /education/2015-07-17/in-durham-hundreds-of-low-income-families-will-get-internet-access In an effort to bridge the digital divide, the Obama administration has selected Durham, as well as 26 other cities and a tribal nation, to help connect… Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:44:33 GMT /education/2015-07-17/in-durham-hundreds-of-low-income-families-will-get-internet-access Reema Khrais /business-economy/2015-06-24/google-fiber-construction-begins-across-the-triangle Folks in the Triangle cheered when Google announced it was bringing ultra-high-speed internet and TV service to the area. Google officials say now it’s… Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:39:38 GMT /business-economy/2015-06-24/google-fiber-construction-begins-across-the-triangle Leoneda Inge /business-economy/2015-05-08/public-housing-residents-in-chapel-hill-to-get-free-internet-service A big step is underway to help bridge the “digital divide” in Chapel Hill.Town officials announced today, along with AT&T, that residents living in eight… Fri, 08 May 2015 21:50:14 GMT /business-economy/2015-05-08/public-housing-residents-in-chapel-hill-to-get-free-internet-service Leoneda Inge