Comcast Connects 12,000 Additional Homes and Businesses Across Lynchburg, VA Area
April 04 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Fiber-rich Network Expansion in Campbell
County, the City of Lynchburg and Forest
Comcast today announced an expansion of its fast, reliable and
fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses
across the Lynchburg, VA area.
This expansion includes the following areas:
- Campbell County, VA – Xfinity and Comcast
Business services are now available to 6,700 additional homes and
businesses in Campbell County, VA.
- The City of Lynchburg, VA – Comcast is bringing its
advanced products and services to 2,100 additional homes and
businesses in the City of Lynchburg. Construction has begun and
services are already available to some homes and businesses. The
project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
- Forest, VA – Comcast is bringing its advanced
products and services to 3,200 additional homes and businesses in
Forest, VA. Construction is underway and services are already
available to some homes and businesses. The project is expected to
be completed in 2025.
“As someone who works remotely, I was thrilled to hear Comcast
expanded to our neighborhood because reliable Internet is crucial
to my daily life,” said Paul, a resident of Forest who recently
switched providers and signed up for Xfinity Internet. “The switch
was quick and easy, the customer service was great and Xfinity
Internet has made working from home more seamless than ever.”
Residents can visit Xfinity.com and businesses can visit
ComcastBusiness.com to see if their address is eligible for
service. Prospective customers can visit the Lynchburg Xfinity
store – located at 4010 Wards Road Suite C, Lynchburg, VA 24502 –
to check availability and meet with a team of experts who can
provide product demonstrations and answer any questions or call
1-800-XFINITY.
“We are proud to deepen our investment in the Lynchburg area and
provide more residents and businesses with advanced connectivity
solutions to power their lives now and into the future,” said Ray
Roundtree, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Beltway Region. “As
the Lynchburg area continues to grow and our lives become
increasingly connected – our fast, reliable network will ensure
residents and businesses are equipped to thrive.”
This project is part of Comcast’s ongoing expansion in Virginia,
where the company has invested more than $781 million in technology
and infrastructure over the last three years – including upgrades
to its local network.
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.
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of
connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless
and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes
prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed
broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast
Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and
mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the
Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently
recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and
innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet
services.
Comcast’s recent community partnerships in Virginia have totaled
$43.6 million in cash and in-kind contributions to more than 120
local non-profits. This investment includes the installation of 14
Lift Zones in Virginia, which provide free, high-speed WiFi service
to local community centers to promote digital learning. These
programs are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to
advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited
possibilities and is the continuation of the company’s long history
of giving back to communities where it provides service and where
its employees live and work.
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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