Broadband Adoption in Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina faces connectivity challenges. New research published by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, Understanding Where and How to Support Broadband Adoption in Western North Carolina, examines how patterns of technology adoption and use vary at the county level. Understanding Where and How offers profiles of 18 counties in North Carolina, looking at not only the adoption of digital tools but also variations in socioeconomic and demographic factors. This broad exploration—looking at digital connectivity metrics, economic metrics, and community skills capacity—aims at helping stakeholders formulate strategies to close gaps.