288.9961 – Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.
288.9961 Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.— (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that the sustainable adoption of broadband Internet service is critical to the economic and business development of this state and is essential for all residents of this state, libraries, schools, colleges and universities, health care providers, and community organizations. (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this […]
288.9962 – Broadband Opportunity Program.
288.9962 Broadband Opportunity Program.— (1) The Broadband Opportunity Program is established within the office to award grants to applicants who seek to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of this state. The office must administer and act as fiscal agent for the program and is responsible for receiving and reviewing applications and awarding grants. (2) Subject to […]
288.9963 – Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.
288.9963 Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.— (1) The Legislature finds that there is a need for increased availability of broadband Internet access throughout this state, particularly in areas where citizens do not have access to acceptable Internet download and upload speeds, or any access at all. The lack of Internet connectivity and widespread […]