Comcast announced plans to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and bring high-speed Internet services to 25 rural areas in Florida, many of them for the first time, through the State's Broadband Opportunity Program. These expansions are also a part of Comcast's commitment to bridge the digital divide by bringing broadband Internet service to new and underserved areas. Comcast was awarded grants worth nearly $50 Million to bring Internet service to almost 40,000 additional customers through the Florida Broadband Opportunity Program.

This competitive reimbursement grant program was created to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of the state which will encourage job creation, capital investment, and the strengthening and diversification of local economies. Comcast's grants will fund its expansions in 25 areas spanning 22 counties throughout Florida. Bay County - Cities of Fountain, Southport, and Youngtown, Bradford County - Cities of Hampton, Lawty, and Starke, Charlotte County - City of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Clay County - City of Keystone Heights, Clay Hill, Middleburg, McRae, and Virginia Village, Columbia County, DeSoto County - Town of Nocatee and unincorporated Brownsville, Glades County - City of Moore Haven, Lakeport, and Ortona, Hamilton County - City of Jasper and Town of Jennings, Hendry County - City of LaBelle and Montura, Highlands County - Cities of Sebring and Avon Park, Indian River County - Unincorporated Indian River County, Jackson County - Towns of Alford, Cottondale, Grand Ridge, and Greenwood and Two Egg, Lake County - City of Mascotte; Town of Astatula; and unincorporated Astor and Astor Park Lee County - Lehigh Acres, Leon County - Chaires, Marion County - Unincorporated Marion Oaks, Ocklawaha, and Silver Springs; and unincorporated Rainbow Lake Estates, Martin County - Indiantown, Miami-Dade County - City of Homestead, Redlands and unincorporated Florida City, Okeechobee County - Unincorporated Okeechobee County, Putnam County - Cities of Botswick and Keystone Heights, Towns of Pomona Park, Interlocken, Melrose, and Welaka, Putnam Hall, George's Lake, and unincorporated Crescent City, St.

Johns County - City of Riverdale, Flagler Estates, and Spuds, St. Lucie County - City of Fort Pierce.