North Carolina’s member-owned broadband cooperatives connect more than 150,000 homes, farms and businesses in rural and suburban North Carolina. These are our stories.
5/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has announced more than $104 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) projects aimed at connecting approximately 30,705 households and businesses in 47 counties to high-speed internet. Read More...4/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has announced that CarolinaLink member SkyLine SkyBest (SkyBest Communications, Inc. Read More...4/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC - CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, recently presented $50,000 to UNC Children’s Hospital as part of a ten-year $500,000 commitment to support rural health programs across the state. Read More...2/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC - CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, announced that in 2024, its members collectively contributed over $650,000 towards non-profit and educational programs aimed at strengthening local communities, supporting students and improving the lives of the customers they serve. Read More...7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has announced that CarolinaLink member Star Communications was a recipient in the state’s latest round of Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards. Read More...6/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity (NCDIT) has announced that CarolinaLink members, FOCUS Broadband and SkyLine/SkyBest, were recipients in the state’s latest round of Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards. Read More...5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC - Eight students from CarolinaLink member companies were recently awardedscholarships through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), an organization which supports rural telecommunication companies and their members. Read More...5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Brunswick County, NC – FOCUS Broadband CEO, Keith Holden, participated on an Investing in Rural American Infrastructure Panel at the White House this past Tuesday. Read More...4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink members, consisting of North Carolina’s seven broadband cooperatives - FOCUS Broadband, Randolph Communications, RiverStreet Networks, Star Communications, SkyLine/SkyBest, Surry Communications and Zirrus - recently presented $50,000 to UNC Children’s Hospital to support rural telehealth programs across the state. Read More...1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – FOCUS Broadband customers Edward and Emma Smith of Tar Heel were invited to Raleigh this past Thursday to speak with White House and other governmental officials about the positive impacts of having high-speed internet brought to their community. Read More...12/28/2023 12:00:00 AM
Columbus County, NC – FOCUS Broadband has announced the completion of its ReConnect Grant in Columbus County. Read More...12/21/2023 12:00:00 AM
Asheboro, NC – Randolph Communications held their seventh annual Food Harvest Drive during the months of October and November, collecting non-perishable food items at their two offices located in Asheboro and Liberty. Read More...11/2/2023 12:00:00 AM
Arlington, VA —The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, recently announced the recipients of 23 grants, together totaling over $105,000 in grant funds, to support projects in communities served by NTCA members. Read More...9/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that CarolinaLink members, Wilkes Communications and Surry Communications, were recipients in the state’s first round of Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards. Read More...8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – The U. Read More...7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink members, FOCUS Broadband and Star Communications, received Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants last week as part of Governor Cooper’s announcement of an additional $80 million in funding being awarded to companies to build broadband to unserved and underserved homes across the state. Read More...6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
West Jefferson, NC – SkyLine Membership Corporation has announced its 2023 Frank James-SkyLine Scholarship Program winners, providing a total of $20,000 in scholarship awards to 8 area high school graduates. Read More...4/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
Liberty, NC – This year’s recipient for large business of the year goes to a business that NOT ONLY LISTENS TO ITS CUSTOMERS BUT HEARS WHAT THEY ARE SAYING!! This recipient serves 8 counties and has been in business for over 68 years. Read More...3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC –FOCUS Broadband is pleased to announce that once again the company has been recognized as providing the “Best in Customer Service” in the Brunswick Beacon’s 2023 Best of Brunswick Awards where readers cast their votes for their favorites in a variety of categories. Read More...3/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
Pender County, NC – FOCUS Broadband and Four County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are cooperatively working to bring high-speed internet service to unserved communities in Pender County. Read More...3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
Asheboro, N. Read More...12/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Clinton, NC - The Board of Directors for Star Telephone Membership Corporation (STMC) announced today that Donna Bullard has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the cooperative, following the retirement of Jeffrey Nethercutt, who held the position since August of 2016. Read More...11/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
Dobson, NC - The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, today announced the recipients of 31 grants totaling over $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members. Read More...11/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – This fall, Governor Cooper announced more than $260 million in NC GREAT Grant funding to provide internet access to rural communities across the state. Read More...11/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – In October, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that AccessOn Networks is the recipient of a $17. Read More...9/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Robeson County and Scotland County, NC – FOCUS Broadband announced today that the U. Read More...9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband announced today that the company will receive more than $26. Read More...8/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Governor Cooper announced this week that North Carolina Broadband Cooperative Coalition members, Zirrus and RiverStreet Networks, were selected to receive grant awards from the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program. Read More...7/20/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Governor Cooper announced this week that North Carolina Broadband Cooperative Coalition members, FOCUS Broadband and Zirrus, were selected as two of the first five recipients to receive grant awards from the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program. Read More...6/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Members of the North Carolina Broadband Cooperative Coalition (CarolinaLink) continue their work to bring high-speed internet to rural areas of the state by applying for more than $120 million dollars in grant funding through the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program. Read More...6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Dobson, NC – Surry Communications, a locally owned leader in telecommunications services, was recently awarded the contract by Surry County to construct a fiber-based network to provide broadband service to unserved areas in the county. Read More...5/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC - Five students from CarolinaLink member companies were recently awardedscholarships through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), an organization which supports rural telecommunication companies and their members. Read More...5/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Members of the North Carolina Broadband Cooperative Coalition (CarolinaLink) continue their work to bring high-speed internet to rural areas of the state by applying for more than $89 million dollars in federal funding through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ReConnect Broadband Program. Read More...4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, recently presented a $50,000 check to UNC Children’s Hospital as part of their ten-year partnership to support rural virtual health programs across the state. Read More...4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM
Duplin County, NC – FOCUS Broadband announced today that they are partnering with Four County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) to bring fiber-optic delivered high-speed internet service to unserved portions of Duplin County. Read More...1/21/2022 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC –Governor Roy Cooper recently appointed Keith Holden, FOCUS Broadband CEO and General Manager, to the North Carolina Underground Damage Review Board as the Telecommunications Industry Representative. Read More...12/17/2021 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC - Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight and state and local officials traveled to rural areas in North Carolina to make announcements for the Community Connect Grants program totaling $5. Read More...12/17/2021 12:00:00 AM
Asheboro, NC – Randolph Communications held their fifth annual Food Harvest Drive during the months of October and November, collecting non-perishable food items at their two office locations located in Asheboro and Liberty. Read More...12/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC – ATMC announced today that it is rebranding itself and will begin doing business as FOCUS Broadband at the start of the new year. Read More...10/7/2021 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC - ATMC recently announced that the communications cooperative will soon begin a multi-year, $100 million-dollar construction project to replace all of its copper and coaxial cable network within its Brunswick County service area with a new 100% fiber optic network. Read More...7/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
Duplin County, NC – Duplin County recently received a $5,000 grant from ATMC through the Building a New Digital Economy in NC (BAND-NC) grant program. Read More...6/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
Bennett, NC– Randolph Communications presented the Town of Bennett with a Smart Rural Community (SRC) sign provided by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. Read More...6/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
Yadkinville, NC – Yadtel has announced that Ken Mills, chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer as of June 1, 2021, following the retirement of former CEO, Mitzie Branon. Read More...5/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
Randolph County, NC –Randolph Communications has been recognized by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, as a Gig-Certified Provider for delivering gigabit broadband speeds and enabling technological innovation in the areas they serve. Read More...4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM
Davie County, NC - Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corp. Read More...4/6/2021 12:00:00 AM
Columbus County, NC – ATMC has announced that high-speed internet is now available in the first four phases of its ‘Faster Columbus’ project. Read More...2/26/2021 12:00:00 AM
Lenoir, NC – Blue Ridge Energy has begun the engineering and construction of fiber-optic infrastructure to bring high-speed internet to parts of northern Caldwell County thanks to GREAT (Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology) grant funding from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. Read More...2/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, announced a $500,000 commitment and 10-year partnership with UNC Children’s Hospital to support rural virtual health programs across the state. Read More...1/5/2021 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, today released a list of highlights accomplished by their members throughout 2020. Read More...10/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
YADKINVILLE, NC – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $2. Read More...9/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
Pender County, NC – ATMC announced today that the U. Read More...9/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
Moore County, NC – Randolph Communications announced today that the U. Read More...9/8/2020 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper recently announced that ATMC was one of 5 recipients to receive additional GREAT Grant funding made available by the COVID-19 Recovery Act to build broadband internet services into unserved areas of rural North Carolina. Read More...8/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper announced today that ATMC was one of 8 recipients to receive funding through the second round of the NC GREAT Grant broadband program. Read More...8/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, is highlighting the accomplishments of their members during Rural Broadband Week, which Governor Cooper announced would be held August 17th through the 21st. Read More...8/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, the policy advocacy group representing North Carolina’s seven communications cooperatives, announced today a rebranding of the Coalition’s name and launch of a new website. Read More...7/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC – ATMC announced that the cooperative has introduced a new broadband assistance program, called ATMC Lifeline Match, that will provide an additional discount of $9. Read More...7/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
Dobson, NC –The Board of Directors for Access/On announced today that Steve Ledford has been named Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Jimmy Blevins who held the position since 2018. Read More...6/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC - ATMC recently awarded community grant funds totaling $35,000 to 15 local organizations. Read More...6/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
Columbus County, NC - ATMC announced today that it has completed its ‘Faster Columbus’ NC GREAT Grant project. Read More...6/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
WEST JEFFERSON, N. Read More...5/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
WILKES COUNTY, NC - We would like to first and foremost congratulate the entire Class of 2020 on their success throughout their educational journey. Read More...5/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC – ATMC announced this week that the cooperative would extend its commitment to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Keep Americans Connected Pledge through June 30th. Read More...5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
WEST JEFFERSON, NC -We are excited to announce a new round-up program that seeks to assist area non-profits that help those in need throughout our community, and we invite you, our customers and members, to participate!SkyChange allows customers of SkyLine/SkyBest to round up their monthly bill to the next whole-dollar amount. Read More...3/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
Dobson, NC – Surry Communications announced today that effective immediately they will be offering 60 days of free internet to enable local students the ability to participate in online education. Read More...1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
Shallotte, NC – ATMC announced today that they have completed their project to bring faster internet to over 4,000 of ATMC’s most rural members. Read More...1/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
Columbus County, NC – ATMC announced today that the U. Read More...12/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
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CLINTON, N. Read More...10/25/2019 12:00:00 AM
Wilkesboro, NC – The U. Read More...3/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
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Dobson, NC - April 9, 2018 Surry Communications has unveiled their new logo as part of a brand transformation. Read More...CarolinaLink member @FOCUSBroadband's CEO recently participated on an infrastructure panel at the Rural Communities in Action event hosted by the White House. On the panel, Holden shared how broadband grant funding has made a difference in connecting many North Carolinians. pic.twitter.com/jAn3OFwRDI
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