Florida Internet & Television

Florida's future is powered by connectivity. 🌴📶

From small businesses and healthcare to education and economic development, broadband continues to create opportunities and strengthen communities across the Sunshine State.

New research shows that investments in broadband aren't just connecting homes - they're driving growth, innovation, and prosperity throughout Florida.

Learn more: https://www.ncta.com/news/new-report-shows-broadband-prices-fell-speeds-climbed

Floridians are using the internet more than ever - yet the cost of connectivity has remained remarkably stable.

📈 The average household now uses 600+ GB of data per month
📉 The price per megabit has fallen 98% since 2000
🏠 The typical family still spends about 1% of household income on internet service

As connectivity powers work, education, healthcare, entertainment, and economic opportunity, continued investment in broadband infrastructure remains critical to keeping communities connected.

Read more: https://www.ncta.com/news/cory-gardner-washington-times-internet-delivers-more-value-without-rising-costs

From streaming and gaming to remote work, healthcare, and education — Wi-Fi powers so much of our daily lives. 🌐

As technology continues to evolve, strong broadband infrastructure and reliable connectivity are more important than ever.

Did you know:
📶 90% of mobile data runs on Wi-Fi
🏠 The average household is expected to have 44 connected devices by 2030
⚡ Next-generation Wi-Fi speeds approaching 10 Gbps have already been demonstrated

Learn more from NCTA: https://www.ncta.com/news/industry-stats-wi-fi-powers-americas-connectivity

📶 Wi-Fi keeps Florida connected.

Whether it’s working remotely, running a small business, attending online classes, or accessing telehealth services, reliable Wi-Fi plays a critical role in everyday life across our state.

Industry leaders and lawmakers recently came together to highlight the importance of policies that strengthen connectivity and expand opportunity through the Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus.

Strong networks help drive innovation, support jobs, and keep communities connected throughout Florida and nationwide.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ncta.com/news/celebrating-bipartisan-bicameral-wi-fi-caucus

AI is changing everything, but it all starts with connectivity.

From classrooms to small businesses, the future of AI depends on strong broadband networks. Thanks to decades of investment, more Americans than ever have access to faster, more reliable internet—and Florida is part of that progress.

As innovation continues to grow, so does the importance of keeping our communities connected.

Learn more here: 🔗 https://www.ncta.com/news/cory-gardner-national-review-winning-ai-starts-connectivity

📶 More speed. Lower prices. Better access.

Broadband continues to get stronger across Florida!
A new analysis shows:
⬇️ Prices are down
⚡ Speeds are up
🌎 Access is expanding

Here’s what that looks like:
• Broadband prices ↓ ~8%
• 500 Mbps plans ↓ 13%
• Gig speeds ↓ 9%
• 92% of households now have a low-cost option

Across Florida, providers are continuing to invest, expand infrastructure, and deliver faster, more reliable service to communities statewide.

Bottom line: Floridians are getting more value than ever before.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.ncta.com/news/new-report-shows-broadband-prices-fell-speeds-climbed

Floridians are using home internet more than ever—for work, school, streaming, telehealth, small businesses, & staying connected during storm season 🌴

And even as demand grows, consumers are getting more value than ever:
📊 The average household now uses 600+ GB of data each month (up from just 50 GB a decade ago)
💻 Families still pay around $75/month for internet service (about 1% of household income)
⚡ The price per megabit has dropped 98% since 2000

That means faster speeds, stronger networks, and more capacity for Florida homes & businesses, without major cost increases.

Private investment and competition continue helping keep Florida connected, innovative, and ready for the future.

Read more: https://www.ncta.com/news/cory-gardner-washington-times-internet-delivers-more-value-without-rising-costs

The rise of streaming and Wi-Fi demonstrates the power of permissionless innovation – a regulatory approach that allows new technologies and business models to grow unless there’s a clear case for harm.

Wi-Fi in the U.S. follows this model, and the results are clear: rapid innovation, lower costs, and better experiences for consumers.

Learn more: https://cei.org/blog/streaming-and-wi-fi-a-perfect-storm-of-permissionless-innovation/

Home internet service has dramatically improved over the years – delivering faster speeds without higher prices. Since 2010, average download speeds are up 9x, and the speeds most consumers choose today offer better performance at lower prices than ever before.

Combined with new mobile offerings, cable broadband providers are delivering faster speeds, more options, and better deals for consumers.

Learn more: https://www.ncta.com/news/more-value-faster-speeds-home-internet-new-mobile-plans-delivering-consumers

Spring break plans? Don’t forget your digital safety. 🤫

Using strong, unique passwords is one of the easiest ways to protect your personal information while traveling and using public Wi-Fi.

A simple update today can prevent a major headache tomorrow.