Comcast Expanding State-of-the-Art Network to Nearly 10,000 Homes and Businesses in Radford, VA
December 18 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Construction is Underway to Bring Xfinity and
Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses of Radford
for the First Time
Comcast today announced the start of construction to connect
nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses in Radford, VA to reliable,
high-speed, symmetrical Internet. This network expansion will
enhance digital infrastructure, promote economic growth, and
position residents and local businesses for success in an
increasingly digital world. The project brings Internet, mobile,
entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast
Business to residents and businesses for the first time.
The first homes and businesses will be connected to Xfinity and
Comcast Business products and services in early 2025. Residents can
visit Xfinity.com/mytown to enter their address for additional
details on construction timing and upcoming service availability.
Additionally, they can visit their nearby Xfinity Store located at
2475 North Franklin Place, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
“We welcome Comcast to Radford and applaud them for bringing
residents and businesses a new choice for fast, reliable Internet
and advanced connectivity solutions,” said David Ridpath, Radford
City Manager. “We are excited to have an additional provider that
will help our community continue to thrive in today’s digital
economy."
Comcast’s expansion to Radford is part of the company’s latest
investment in Virginia, including:
- Lynchburg, VA: Comcast is expanding its network
to 12,000 additional homes and businesses across the Lynchburg
area. As part of this project, 2,100 homes and businesses in the
City of Lynchburg will be fully connected by end of year and
construction is underway on 3,200 homes and businesses in Forest
with services already available to some residents.
- Christiansburg, VA: Xfinity and Comcast Business
services are available to more than 13,700 homes and businesses in
Christiansburg.
- Strasburg, VA: Xfinity and Comcast Business
services are available to more than 3,300 homes and businesses in
Strasburg.
“We are proud to deepen our investment in Virginia and bring our
state-of-the-art network to thousands more residents and small
businesses in Radford,” said Ray Roundtree, Senior Vice President
of Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Our network delivers fast, powerful
and reliable Internet so people can stay connected to what matters
most to them – whether its online education, business meetings,
telehealth appointments or staying in touch with friends and
family.”
A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and
Secure
Comcast’s state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents
and businesses to thrive in today’s constantly connected world.
Radford joins the more than 63 million homes and businesses across
the country to have access to a network that is trusted by
essential community organizations like hospitals, schools,
transportation systems and first responders, and federal agencies
like the Department of Defense and FEMA. It delivers gigabit
Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and built-in security to
help keep customers safe from cyber threats.
Introducing Xfinity for Consumers
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity
brand, and consumers in Radford will be able to take advantage of
Xfinity’s full suite of products including Internet, video, mobile,
voice, and home security. With gigabit Internet speeds, powerful
WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive
connections with low lag available with Xfinity plans, customers
have a great experience using their connected devices to stream
their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with
coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.
Comcast Business to Power Radford
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of
connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless,
and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve
their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have
consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator
in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing
providers of Ethernet services.
What It Means for the Radford Community
Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the
network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local
community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet
Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible
households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers.
Additionally, over the past three years, Comcast has invested more
than $39 million in cash and in-kind donations in Virginia
nonprofits, including New River Community Action – a nonprofit
based in Radford that supports the well-being and self-reliance of
individuals, families and communities. These investments are
focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding
WiFi-connected Lift Zones and funding connectivity and Internet
adoption programs.
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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