Broadband

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2007 file photo, A.J. Bowen of Schupp's Line Construction, Inc. works on fiber-optic installation in Norton, Vt. The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 will deliver to congress a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

Several SWFL communities to share in $247M through the Broadband Infrastructure Program

WGCU Staff

The program will help in connecting more than 59,000 unserved and underserved businesses, homes, farms and anchor institutions like hospitals and libraries to high-speed internet

Public Affairs

Workshops planned to gather broadband Internet information

WGCU Staff

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will host in-person and virtual public workshops to hear directly from Florida residents about barriers to accessing broadband Internet service in their communities.

Government & Politics

SW Florida areas among 22 sharing $60M in broadband funds

WGCU Staff

Nearly $15 million of $60 million in awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s unserved communities will go to several areas in Southwest Florida.

Lee County seeks help from residents and businesses to identify locations with poor broadband internet access

Hayley Lemery

Lee County is working with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Office of Broadband to pinpoint areas where internet connection can be strengthened.Residents and businesses are encouraged to take a broadband survey and internet speed test so data can be collected to evaluate broadband capabilities and identify areas lacking service. The goal is to have high-speed internet accessible throughout all of Lee County.