Comcast Awarded More Than $61 Million to Expand Network to Homes and Businesses in Pennsylvania
Company is Connecting Parts of 13 Counties to Xfinity and
“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
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:
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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
“We are excited to work together to further Comcast’s presence in Washington County,” said
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
Comcast is also deeply committed to advancing digital equity. The company’s community partnerships in
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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.
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