SOUTH
BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the
completion of a project to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and
deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services, to
more than 2,000 additional homes and businesses in Vermont. The expansion connects residents and
businesses in the towns of Elmore,
Eden, Sudbury, Wardsboro and Wolcott as well as more addresses in areas
already serviced by Comcast, including Hubbardton, Jamaica, Stratton and Morristown.
The milestone is part of Comcast's ongoing expansion in
Vermont, where the company has
invested more than $93 million in
technology and infrastructure over the last three years – including
upgrades to its local network.
"Access to advanced broadband is a powerful driver of innovation
and economic growth," said Carolyne
Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New
England Region. "We are proud to complete this expansion and
provide over 2,000 more Vermont
residents and businesses with fast, secure and reliable broadband
services through the Xfinity 10G Network that will meet the
community's needs now and into the future."
Residents now have access to Xfinity's full suite of Internet
products, including the company's Internet Essentials program that
provides low-cost, high-speed broadband for income constrained
households. Comcast also participates in the federal government's
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible
low-income households with a credit of up to $30 per month ($75
per month on Tribal lands) toward their Internet and/or mobile
service.
Residents and businesses can check Xfinity.com/MyTown to
see if their address is eligible for service. Prospective customers
can also call 1-800-XFINITY to inquire about service.
Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network
Comcast's Xfinity 10G 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. The Xfinity
10G Network with the next-generation Xfinity gateways 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 – the Xfinity 10G
Network – that passes 62 million homes and business 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 10G 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 is deeply committed to advancing digital equity in the
communities it serves. The company's recent community partnerships
in Vermont have totaled
$3 million in cash and in-kind
contributions to more than 48 local non-profits in the last three
years. This investment includes the installation of 4 Lift Zones in
Vermont, 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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