Internet Access

Education

Lower-cost federal internet program ends

Cary Barbor

On June 1, an important program came to a close, meaning internet costs may be going up. WGCU’s Cary Barbor has more.
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.