Broadband

A Senate staff analysis of the bill said broadband access is available to 98% of the state’s urban areas and just 78.6% of rural areas.

Some nonprofit organizations say the FCC is not rolling out benefits for low-income families fast enough.

The federal infrastructure package includes at least $100 million for Florida to connect more people to high-speed internet. Though the state has an office to distribute the funds, getting that money to rural communities could prove challenging.

Eligible households will get up to $50 per month for internet service, and the program also offers a $100 discount on a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.

Another option for internet and TV service could be coming to Lakeland.Commissioners are considering a plan to build a city-owned broadband network. The…

Floridians continue hanging up on traditional phone service.With cell phones in hand --- or in their back pockets --- and access to broadband technology,…

Comcast customers should soon see fewer internet streaming bottlenecks.

A dearth of high-speed internet access in much of rural Florida is hamstringing efforts to build a high quality workforce, experts are warning.