Smoky Mountain Techworks
Supporting Broadband Deployment in the Smoky Mountains
Swain FCC Map campaign
Verify or correct your location on the FCC Map, before May 1, 2024. Start here!
Broadband Updates
Learn the latest news about broadband in Swain County and new Federal and State funding programs.
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about Smoky Mountain Techworks
Smoky Mountain TechWorks, Inc. is a NC registered, 501 C3 non-profit foundation based in Swain County, NC supporting initiatives focused on high speed broadband technology deployment, technology education services, and technology employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for the rural communities in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain region.
Our first priority is to attract grant funds and educate county residents on how to support high speed broadband deployment, starting with Swain County. This non-profit grew out of the work of the Swain County Broadband Committee. That committee is authorized by the Swain County Commissioners.
LATEST BROADBAND UPDATES
- Marianna Black Library leads Swain Digital Inclusion Plan rollout and wins grant to help residents. Read the details here and tell your neighbors!
- Swain Broadband Committee reports to Commissioners with 2023 Broadband Update. Read the report here.
- Zito Media wins 2022 GREAT Grant, submits updated 2023 December progress report. See details here.
- Skywave (now Balsam West) completes 2 GREAT Grant deployments. See the details here.
FCC BROADBAND MAP PROJECT:
Calling all citizens of Western North Carolina counties who want better broadband!! Check and update your location and internet availability on the new FCC Fabric Map. This is Round 2 for updates, we need YOU to participate.
Want Great Broadband?
Get involved with your county broadband committee. Every NC county has one.