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Media Information:
Sabrina Williams
SWilliams@flaheartland.com
800.240.8597

FRBA LLC has two owners as listed below and together they have taken over the management of the organization.   These leaders represent the economic, education, government and business interests in the 15 counties that will be served by FRBA.

Fast Facts

  • FRBA is a limited liability company formed between two non-profit economic development corporations Florida's Heartland REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) in south central Florida, and Opportunity Florida in northwest Florida.
  • The Alliance was awarded nearly $24 million to provide cost-effective Middle Mile broadband infrastructure and high capacity to 15 counties, located throughout northwest and heartland Florida. These communities are currently without broadband service or are underserved. This technology deployment is designed to advance economic opportunity and improve healthcare, education, public safety and entertainment.
  • The grant is part of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) to expand broadband access and adoption across the United States, and is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stimulus Package.

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