Broadband Improvements Coming to Archer

ARCHER‒ Archer residents can soon expect improved internet access in their area. On Tuesday, July 18, Cox Communications announced the expansion of its footprint in Alachua County as part of the company’s commitment to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to reach underserved and rural communities across the country.

This expansion will allow Cox to provide reliable symmetrical gigabit internet speeds across a fiber-powered network to nearly 500 residents and businesses in Archer.

During the celebration announcement held at the Archer Community Center, Cox also presented a $10,000 gift to The Education Foundation of Alachua County to benefit Archer Elementary School’s reading and STEM programs.

“Connectivity is at the heart of everything we do, and bringing strong broadband connections to more homes and businesses in Archer will have a positive ripple effect throughout the community,” said Mark Greatrex, president of Cox Communications.

In addition to private investments, Cox is also seeking public-private partnerships to help accelerate broadband deployment to unserved and underserved communities. Earlier this month, through Florida’s Broadband Infrastructure Program, Cox was awarded funds to further extend service in areas of northwest and central Florida to households without access to reliable broadband.

The company says that in the last 10 years, it has invested more than $11 billion in network upgrades and will continue making multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investments over the next several years.

Residents interested in learning more about the service should visit Cox.com/getfiber.

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