Comcast plans to extend service to about 3,300 rural Leon County homes this summer, with construction set to finish in the fall.
Florida's Broadband Opportunity Program is backing the buildout in unserved areas that currently lack infrastructure such as fiber for reliable internet access.
Nine communities are included: Blocker, Concord, Felkel, Gardner, Lutterloh, Meridian, Miccosukee, Wadesboro and Woodville.
Miccosukee residents say weak connectivity has forced some students to rely on phones or travel elsewhere for schoolwork, while local leaders say the expansion should support education, business growth and broader digital access.
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