Construction of the 75-mile fiber-rich network
expansion project to begin in late 2022, bringing connectivity to
more than 3,400 homes and businesses
SPRING
HILL, Kan., Aug. 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced it is
expanding its fiber-rich network to homes and businesses citywide
in Spring Hill to further enhance
broadband connectivity and better serve its citizens with fast,
reliable Internet service. Working with the City of Spring Hill, Comcast will bring secure
gigabit broadband service to more than 3,400 homes and businesses
citywide and will invest $9 million
in a 2-year project to expand its fiber-rich network infrastructure
over 75 miles in the area.
Comcast is committed to bringing connectivity to more areas in
Kansas and worked closely with the
City of Spring Hill to make fast
Internet a reality for all. The expansion will bring residential
broadband speeds faster than 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and
business speeds up to 100 Gbps. Over the past three years, Comcast
has enhanced its network and product offerings to reach more
residents and businesses in the surrounding area with
gigabit-capable speeds. In that time, Comcast has invested more
than $12.6 million in technology and
infrastructure in Kansas,
including upgrades to our network; this Spring Hill expansion brings the company's
statewide investment to more than $21
million.
"This is an exciting time for the City
of Spring Hill. Broadband has been an issue for many years,
and this is a city-wide solution that will benefit everyone in
the community," said Spring Hill
Mayor, Joe Berkey. "A
real broadband solution was one of the highest priorities on my
list when I took office, and I tackled it head-on. Comcast
investing in our community will have an immediate impact in
fulfilling a need for our residents and will also provide long-term
development benefits. We will do our best to keep open lines of
communication throughout the construction process. This is a good
day for Spring Hill and a great
step forward toward our future."
"Ensuring all Spring Hill
residents have access to reliable, high-speed internet is a top
priority for Comcast," said Kalyn
Hove, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast. "As the
world we live in becomes increasingly digital, we remain focused on
not only bringing our broadband network to more Spring Hill homes and businesses, but also on
future-proofing our network to meet the ever-increasing appetite
for education, business, entertainment and more."
Residential customers will be able to take advantage of
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. Since its inception in
2011, the program has connected more than 5,200 students, parents,
veterans and seniors in Kansas.
Comcast also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program
(ACP), which provides qualifying households a $30 monthly credit toward internet and mobile
services.
For local businesses, Comcast Business will offer 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.
About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We
are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming
with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and
video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands;
create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and
news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio
Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks,
multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC
Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences
at Universal Parks and Resorts in the
United States and Asia.
Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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