Comcast Completes $46M in Technology Infrastructure Projects Across Florida’s First Coast
11 Marzo 2024 - 8:02AM
Business Wire
Company’s investments will drive economic
growth in the Jacksonville market including Baker, Clay, Duval,
Nassau and St. Johns Counties
Comcast today announced the completion of a three-year, $46
million group of projects designed to enhance and expand its
fiber-rich network and advanced telecommunications services to
areas across Florida’s First Coast including the Jacksonville
market. These significant investments have brought commercial and
residential customers some of the most advanced connectivity
options in Northeast Florida – connecting hundreds of thousands of
businesses and homes to reliable high-speed Internet – in Baker,
Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties.
“Access to high-speed Internet is a necessity in today’s digital
world. Whether we are talking about business, school, finance,
healthcare or entertainment, high speed Internet has become
essential,” said Clay County Commission Chair, Jim Renninger.
“Comcast’s continuing investments in advanced connectivity will
help position the First Coast area as a great place to promote
economic development and to enhance the quality of life of the
residents of Clay County."
Through its network investments, Comcast has brought its
advanced services proactively to areas across Florida’s First Coast
including:
- Along the First Coast Expressway, supporting residential
projects near SR-16, Sandridge Road and south of Green Cove Springs
along SR-17 in Clay County
- The Wildlight Commerce Park in Nassau County
- Florida Gateway Logistics Park in Jacksonville
- CR-210 in St. Johns County including the Fountains, Beachwalk
and Legends Points Logistic
- Imeson Landing and Imeson Park South in Duval County
- Palencia in St. Johns County
These network investments, which reach everything from
businesses and residential developments to houses of worship, give
Florida’s First Coast access to the full suite of Comcast Business
and Xfinity services, including Internet speeds up to 100 Gbps for
commercial customers and speeds faster than a gigabit for
residential customers, including the option to connect to a
fiber-based Internet service that can deliver symmetrical upload
and download speeds up to 10 Gbps.
The $46M investment reflects Comcast’s ongoing commitment and
deep presence in Northeast Florida.
“Jacksonville is a dynamic, growing market,” said Comcast’s
Florida Region Senior Vice President, Jeff Buzzelli. “With more
than 500 employees, more than 13,000 miles of network
infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of customers, Comcast is
part of the fabric of Jacksonville and the surrounding area. We’ll
continue to invest in Jacksonville, not just because it’s a smart
business decision, but because a rising tide lifts all boats.”
Shrinking the Digital Divide in Northeast Florida
Since 2010, Comcast has made more than $5 million in cash and
in-kind contributions to Jacksonville area non-profits such as
Seniors on a Mission to support activities designed to help shrink
the digital divide. The non-profit organization hosts free
“Technology PopUps” for senior adults. The digital skills sessions
teach community members how to better use their tech devices in
45-minute, one-on-one training.
“Comcast’s ongoing support means everything to us. Together,
we’re helping our seniors improve their quality of life,” said
Seniors on a Mission founder Joanne Hickox. “Whether it is video
calling grandkids, learning to text, or helping them to understand
their hospital portals, these digital skills can keep them
connected to what matters most. We’re so happy Comcast is giving
back to the community right here in Jacksonville by investing in
our organization. We look forward to our continued
partnership.”
“We’re committed to being a good neighbor in the communities
we’re honored to serve,” said Buzzelli. “That means investing in
local organizations who are doing the much-needed, hands-on work to
shrink the digital divide. We know succeeding in today’s world
isn’t just about being connected to affordable, high-speed
Internet. People need the digital skills and tech devices to unlock
a future of unlimited possibilities. We’ll continue investing in
trusted partners across Florida’s First Coast to expand digital
opportunity. As Jacksonville continues attracting businesses and
residents, we want to meet the needs of that explosive growth.
Jacksonville has always and will continue to be important to
Comcast.”
Connectivity Keeps Communities Healthy and Online
Baptist Health of Northeast Florida serves patients across five
counties with more than 200 points of care and 250,000+ virtual
visits a year. Baptist Health’s dedicated caregivers count on
reliable network connectivity to communicate in real time with
patients, access their medical records and coordinate care with
their care team.
“Access to high-speed internet is a necessity in today’s digital
world, especially in healthcare, where reliability is essential,”
said Jim Bilsky, Vice President of Enterprise IT Operations at
Baptist Health. “Continued investments in advanced connectivity and
services help enable Baptist Heath to provide care to the
communities we serve.”
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 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 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.
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.
For more updates on Comcast’s presence and investments in
Florida, visit florida.comcast.com.
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