Haywood County will receive $1.2 million to expand high-speed internet to 359 homes and businesses through the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program.
Funding:
$365,000 from broadband provider Skyrunner, Inc.
This project covers 27% of the county’s eligible locations and is part of North Carolina’s effort to close the digital divide. The goal is to ensure reliable internet service with speeds of at least 100 Mbps for both downloads and uploads.
State officials announced the award at the 2025 North Carolina GIS Conference, emphasizing the role of mapping in expanding broadband and responding to disasters like Hurricane Helene.