Comcast Invests $15 Million to Expand its High-Speed Network in Modesto
October 14 2020 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Up to 2,000 Businesses in Downtown and Central
Modesto Will Have Access to a Comprehensive New Portfolio of
Ultra-High-Speed Internet Options
Comcast today announced it is investing $15 million to enhance
and expand its internet infrastructure in Modesto. The network
expansion project will deliver up to 10-Gigabits-per-second (Gbps)
Ethernet speeds, increased capacity and reliability to an estimated
2,000 businesses throughout downtown and central Modesto.
Upon completion, Modesto businesses will have access to a
comprehensive portfolio of multi-Gigabit Ethernet options that will
help meet the day-to-day demands of organizations requiring large
amounts of bandwidth, looking to link multiple sites or branch
locations or planning to connect their offices to a third-party
data center.
“The Modesto area is one of the fastest-growing markets in
California and we are excited to bring our state-of-the-art
products and services to more businesses in the area,” said
Kristeen Cominiello, Vice President of Comcast Business in
California. “Comcast’s investment will put Modesto on the leading
edge of internet connectivity with an advanced fiber-rich network
capable of delivering ultra-fast speeds, solid reliability and
next-generation capacity.”
“In today’s highly virtual economy, broadband is now an even
more critical tool for success,” said Ted Brandvold, Mayor of
Modesto. “We are proud to support efforts to enhance Modesto’s
network infrastructure, and we appreciate local partners such as
Comcast who are working with us to ensure Modesto businesses have
access to breakthrough technologies fueling growth, attracting
businesses, creating jobs and propelling our economy forward.”
“Comcast’s technology investment in Stanislaus County will
strengthen the business community and create new opportunities by
supporting workforce development and quality of life," said Trish
Christensen, President and CEO of the Modesto Chamber of
Commerce.
For over three decades, Comcast has been the leading provider of
voice, video, high-speed data and home security of the Modesto
community, furthering Modesto’s economic growth and quality of life
through region-wide services.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable,
NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States’
largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to
residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides
these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and
security and automation services to residential customers under the
Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news,
entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo
broadcast networks, television production operations, television
station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and
Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment
companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content
through its pay television services. It also provides
communications services, including residential high-speed internet,
phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast
network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original
content, and has exclusive content rights. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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Media Contacts: Comcast Business Adriana Arvizo
925-200-1919 adriana_arvizo@comcast.com
City of Modesto Thomas W. Reeves (209) 484-5040
treeves@modestogov.com
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