The Division of Broadband & Digital Equity, located within the N.C. Department of Information Technology, is comprised of the Broadband Infrastructure Office and the nation’s first Office of Digital Equity and Literacy.
State initiative:
State of North Carolina
N.C. Department of Information Technology, Division of Broadband and Digital Equity:
Digital Inclusion Plan Template and Guide
Local initiatives:
City of Charlotte
Locality Website:
Locality contact:
Rachel Stark
Smart Cities Program Manager
Innovation and Technology Department
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Department of Innovation and Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Charlotte's Digital Divide: The City of Charlotte maps geographic and demographic patterns that illustrate the digital divide. This resource outlines the city's approach to coordinate efforts under the Center for Digital Equity (CDE).
Access Charlotte Public Wi-Fi: This Smart Charlotte initiative provides free public Wi-Fi at designated locations.
Additional local initiatives:
- Raleigh: Digital Inclusion Programs