LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business
today announced an extension of its advanced fiber network to the
Modesto Business Park, located northwest of the intersection of
McHenry Avenue and Pelandale Avenue. The extension is designed to
help improve productivity and enhance business performance for the
growing base of small businesses and organizations in the
Modesto community that require
more capacity to meet their connectivity needs. Comcast installed
more than four miles of fiber, both underground and aerial, to the
business community.
The high-performance fiber-based network will provide businesses
with Ethernet capacity up to 10 Gbps, which is critical for data
intensive interactions. The expansion comes as a result of a more
than $580,000 investment from Comcast
and allows the business park, home to more than 280 businesses, to
receive fiber-based Internet for the first time, as well as
reliable IP-based voice services.
"We are thrilled Comcast has made this investment in our
community," said Garrad Marsh, Mayor
of Modesto. "We know businesses
must have access to high-speed broadband in order to expand or
relocate. Comcast's commitment ensures Modesto has the infrastructure to support new
job creation and economic opportunities."
"Earlier this year we challenged ourselves to become more
efficient and profitable in our business, because phone and
Internet services were a big line item in our monthly budget," said
Jason Gordo, Managing Director for
United Capital in Modesto. "We
found Comcast Business to offer the most affordable and reliable
phone service in our area. In addition, we have found Comcast
Business Voice to be a comprehensive and easy-to-use system."
"Many commercial areas in California's Central Valley lack access to
high-speed Internet, which limits the ability for local companies
to achieve their full potential," said Ted
Girdner, Vice President of Comcast Business for
California. "This expansion will enable companies in
Modesto to grow and expand their
businesses, while simultaneously supporting their efforts to
provide superior customer experiences."
All of Comcast Business' services are delivered over an advanced
network that spans 145,000 miles and features a 100 Gbps backbone.
Bandwidth is available up to 10 Gbps and can be scaled in
increments and offered in three different classes of service,
backed by strict service level agreements and monitored 24x7x365
from Comcast's dedicated Network Operations Centers. Comcast
Business was the first service provider in the world to offer Metro
Ethernet Forum CE 2.0 certified Ethernet services and was also the
first service provider to achieve all three of the previous CE 1.0
certifications (MEF 9, 14 and 18).
Comcast Business recently received four Metro Ethernet Forum
(MEF) Ethernet Excellence Awards, including the prestigious Best
Service of the Year for North
America.
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business, a unit of
Comcast Cable, provides advanced communication solutions to help
organizations of all sizes meet their business objectives. Through
a next-generation network that is backed by 24/7 technical support,
Comcast delivers Business Internet, Ethernet, TV and a full
portfolio of Voice services for cost-effective, simplified
communications management.
For more information, call 866-429-3085.
Follow us on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other
social media networks
at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is one of the
nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to
businesses and residential customers. Comcast has invested in
technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the
fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video,
communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company.
Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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