Comcast Awarded More Than $61 Million to Expand Network to Homes and Businesses in Pennsylvania
May 02 2024 - 11:10AM
Business Wire
Company is Connecting Parts of 13 Counties to
Xfinity and Comcast Business High Speed, Reliable Internet
Comcast announced it has been selected by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program
funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), to expand its network
across 158 municipalities. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development
Authority awarded Comcast more than $61 million to bring gigabit
plus speeds to homes and businesses that were previously unserved
or underserved with high-speed Internet. As service becomes
available, residents and businesses will have access to Comcast’s
full suite of services, including Xfinity Internet, Xfinity TV
& Streaming, and Xfinity Mobile as well as Comcast Business
Internet and mobile. Comcast expects these projects will be
complete in late 2026.
“We are thrilled to have been selected by the Commonwealth to
reach more Pennsylvanians in unserved areas with our superior
network while also enabling them to benefit from the power of the
Internet and engage in the digital economy,” said Ricky Frazier
Jr., Senior Vice President, Comcast’s Keystone Region which is
based in Pennsylvania. “The enthusiasm for our company within these
communities has been humbling. There is a strong desire for Xfinity
and Comcast Business services and we look forward to meeting that
need.”
The award, combined with its capital investment, allows Comcast
to bring the nation’s largest and most reliable network to more
residents and businesses in the following 13 counties:
- Adams County
- Beaver County
- Berks County
- Blair County
- Cambria County
- Chester County
- Cumberland County
- Indiana County
- Lackawanna County
- Luzerne County
- Washington County
- Wyoming County
- York County
In addition to the more than $61 million awarded by the state,
Washington County, in Western Pennsylvania, committed matching
funding to Comcast to extend Internet service for its county
residents and businesses.
“We are excited to work together to further Comcast’s presence
in Washington County,” said John Timney, Executive Director,
Washington County Authority. “Access to high speed Internet will
improve quality of living for our residents, increase property
values, and Comcast brings the added benefit of offering Internet
Essentials and digital literacy resources for our low income
households.”
Once construction for the projects is underway, residents and
businesses can visit Xfinity.com/MyTown and enter their addresses
for additional details on timing and future service
availability.
With deep roots in Pennsylvania, including corporate
headquarters in Philadelphia, Comcast’s commitment to the
Commonwealth is strong. Over the last several years, Comcast has
expanded its network to more than 315,000 additional homes and
businesses in Pennsylvania, much of this with its private capital,
while also investing nearly $2.4 billion in technology and
infrastructure across the state, and offering continued value to
customers such as recent increased speeds for millions of customers
at no additional cost. Additionally, the company offers more than
156,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots across Pennsylvania making the
network accessible to customers outside of their homes.
Comcast is also deeply committed to advancing digital equity.
The company’s community partnerships in Pennsylvania have totaled
more than $144 million in cash and in-kind contributions to 646
local non-profits over the last three years. This investment also
includes 187 Lift Zones that provide free WiFi service to promote
digital learning. Lift Zones are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1
billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and
community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance
economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of
innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.
Powered by Xfinity
Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering homes
today and into the future.
- Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1
billion devices across the company’s network annually. With the
next-generation Xfinity gateways, we deliver the most advanced WiFi
technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming,
gaming, videoconferencing, and more, simultaneously.
- Fastest Internet: More than a third of Xfinity Internet
customers subscribe to gigabit speed products. Recently Comcast
connected the first customers in the world to a DOCSIS 4.0
connection, delivering symmetrical gig speeds over existing
connections in customers’ homes with plans to continue to rollout
these speeds across the country over the coming years.
- Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway
provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers
can get wall-to-wall WiFi coverage with a powerful WiFi Boost Pod
that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas of the home.
- Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the
nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million
homes and businesses and counting. The company launched Storm-Ready
WiFi, a new device that comes powered with cellular and battery
backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes
out.
- Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity network and the latest
Xfinity Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low
latency for those moments when response times matter most like
video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households
averaging more than one gaming console per home.
To learn more about Comcast’s commitment and contribution to
bringing Internet access to all Americans, especially residents and
businesses in underserved and unserved locations, visit
ComcastCorporation.com/broadband-partnerships.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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