By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – A new study commissioned by the N.C. Cable Telecommunications Association warns that red tape regarding utility pole access could cost the state $3.5 billion in consumer value due to the resulting delays in broadband…
By Carl Mueller Bear Creek, NC – I’ve been in search for decent internet service for almost three years now for my property in Bear Creek close to Goldston. While Century Link claimed they could provide DSL, I didn’t sign…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County government announces that big changes are coming to its website with a new location and a fresh look that is easier to navigate. The Chatham County website (previously chathamnc.org ) is now located at chathamcountync.gov. The .gov website…
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – North Carolinians can now view results from an ongoing survey designed to show gaps in coverage in the state, which so far indicates a lack of access to broadband. The North Carolina Broadband Survey…
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can now view results from the ongoing North Carolina Broadband Survey that gauges broadband availability, adoption and quality across the state, thanks to newly-released dashboards. “We’re excited to launch these dashboards, and we hope…
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein wants lawmakers to use millions won from a settlement with Dish Network for violating telemarketing laws to expand internet access for students, but legislative leaders are so far non-committal…
By Johnny Kampis Raleigh, NC – When the General Assembly reconvenes next week, broadband promises to be a hot topic. One of lawmakers’ first order of business, according to Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, will be to pass legislation handling…
By Becki Gray Raleigh, NC – The General Assembly will convene its biennial session Jan. 13. They’ll talk about how to get the economy back on its feet, address a learning gap in education, improve access to quality health care at…
By Stephanie Talbott Pittsboro, NC – I want to thank those who responded to my cell phone service inquiry in the Chatham Chatlist. We have had a 20% “employee discount” with Verizon, contracted by my employer. We pay $130/month, 2…
Pittsboro, NC – On the evening of Wednesday, October 28 Chatham County manager Dan LaMontagne released the following statement: “On October 28, 2020, Chatham County government identified a cyber incident that resulted in its network, email and office phones being…