Florida's Roadmap for Closing the Digital Divide

The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) released the State of Florida’s Digital Adoption and Use Plan for public comment. FloridaCommerce developed this plan to serve as the state’s benchmark and roadmap for closing the digital divide and increasing digital access across the state. The plan is informed by a vision and an overarching aim for what a connected economy looks like for all Floridians. Complementary goals, strategies, and objectives serve as a guiding framework for how the state will go about realizing its vision and addressing the needs and gaps of broadband availability, affordability, and adoption. The deadline for public feedback on the plan is Sunday, January 7, 2024. The plan includes five core themes:

1. Take inspiration from Florida’s Strategic Plan for Broadband
2. Empower local governments and locally-owned solutions
3. Identify and collaborate with trusted community advisors
4. Understand the unique barriers for Florida’s covered populations
5. Align with the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action Plan