Community Broadband Bits

Fort Pierce, Two Years Later: Fiber, Smart City, and Steady Growth - Episode 677 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

In this episode, host Jason Mittler updates listeners on Fort Pierce’s fiber rollout two years after its launch, highlighting continued network expansion, the city’s smart‑city initiatives, and steady subscriber growth. He discusses targeted digital‑equity programs in the Lincoln Park neighborhood that aim to close the connectivity gap for low‑income residents. Mittler also explains how municipal ownership of the fiber network enables Fort Pierce to keep rates low while reinvesting revenues into utility upgrades and community services.