New map to show North Carolinians where broadband is

RALEIGH – Lawmakers, internet providers and others say that North Carolina took a step forward on Thursday in helping to bring broadband internet service to all homes in the state.

Connect NC, through the General Assembly and internet providers, launched an interactive Web site Thursday which allows people to see where broadband is provided in North Carolina, by whom and at what speed. State leaders say this will help give North Carolina a competitive advantage in its efforts to be granted broadband federal stimulus dollars...