#broadband-expansion

#broadband-expansion

Verizon's announcement this week about the company's commercial agreement with Eaton Fiber is the latest example of how important the "killer bundle" of mobile and internet service has become. Or, as Verizon put it in the press release, the goal is to "accelerate Verizon's broadband and mobility convergence strategy." Customers who buy both mobile and internet from the same provider generate higher average revenue and are less likely to churn in comparison with customers who only buy a single service.

Taking advantage of a public-private partnership with the state of Florida's Broadband Opportunity Program - and with funds from the U.S. Treasury's Capital Projects Fund - Comcast has expanded its network to more than 32,000 homes and businesses in 16 counties in Florida, bringing internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to those residents and businesses.

"These dark fiber assets complement our current fiber network build plan, filling in gaps that help us extend our network and connect even more Ohioans."

"This program is bringing about life-changing improvements for Alabamians, particularly those who live in remote areas," ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said in a press release about the Alabama middle-mile grants.

"This project exemplifies how public-private partnerships can deliver fast, effective broadband expansion," said Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband. "We're proud to lead the nation in completing this work and look forward to continuing to serve rural communities with the reliable connectivity they deserve."

The Freestate Middle Mile Network, which is publicly funded and publicly owned, showcases our state's financial stewardship and strategic approach to improving the digital landscape.