Data Center
Georgia Power Says It Needs a Huge Increase in Power Capacity to Meet Data Center Demand
State's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase electricity capacity by 50% over six years to serve data centers.
Land of Sky Regional Council
N.C. Launches $50M Broadband Recovery Program for Counties Hit by Helene
Hurricane Helene destroyed 1,700 miles of fiber, cutting service to 200,000 North Carolinians.
North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein Vetos REINS Act in North Carolina
Republican-supported bill rejected by Democratic Governor.
Funding
North Carolina Announces $22 Million in Broadband Grant Awards
The money comes from the state’s Completing Access to Broadband program, funded by $400 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.
FCC
North Carolina Reaches $20 Million Settlement with Frontier
The state alleged the company lied to customers about their internet speeds.
