POWERING FLORIDA'S CONNECTED FUTURE

Florida’s broadband industry connects people, businesses and communities to the technology and opportunities moving our state forward.

From artificial intelligence and economic development to education, entertainment and public safety, reliable high-speed connectivity has become essential infrastructure for Florida’s continued growth.

FIT represents the broadband and communications companies investing in the networks that keep Florida connected today while building the infrastructure necessary for what’s next.

IMPACT

Artificial Intelligence AI Runs on Connectivity

AI is transforming the way Floridians live, work and do business. FIT supports policies that promote AI innovation, encourage investment in the infrastructure AI depends on and ensure responsible use of data and consumer protections.

AI & Connectivity →

Connecting Florida Building Connections Across the Sunshine State

Florida continues to invest in reaching communities where reliable high-speed internet has historically been difficult to access.

Connecting Florida →

DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY A Connection Can Open a World of Opportunity

Reliable internet access helps Floridians learn, work, access healthcare, build businesses, communicate and participate in today's economy.

Digital Opportunity →

Data Centers & Infrastructure Smart Policy for Florida's Digital Future

Florida's growing economy and adoption of emerging technologies are creating new demands for digital, energy and water infrastructure.

Florida's Data Center Policy →

We Connect Florida.

Every day, Florida’s broadband industry connects millions of people to work, education, entertainment, healthcare, public safety, businesses and one another.

But connectivity doesn’t happen by accident.

It requires continued private investment in sophisticated networks, thousands of skilled employees, innovation, sound public policy and partnerships with the communities our members serve.

FIT works with policymakers and stakeholders across Florida to promote policies that encourage continued investment, innovation and competition while ensuring our state has the communications infrastructure necessary to support its continued growth.

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Broadband & Television Power Florida’s Economy

  • S43.7B
    Total Economic Output
  • 116,501
    Florida Jobs Supported
  • $23.9B
    Contribution to Florida GDP
  • $10.6B
    Labor Income Supported

Florida is among the states with the largest cable industry economic footprints in America. Investment in broadband infrastructure and television programming supports jobs, businesses and economic activity throughout the Sunshine State.

Source: NCTA / Chmura Economics & Analytics, Investing in America 2024

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