Comcast’s Partnership with Town of Sharon Expands Fast, Reliable Internet to Previously Unserved Areas
06 Maggio 2024 - 8:17PM
Business Wire
Comcast Now Available to More Than 250
Additional Homes and Businesses in Sharon
Comcast today announced the completion of a project to expand
its smart, fast, reliable, fiber-based network to deliver its full
suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to more than 250
additional residents and businesses in the town of Sharon. Comcast
and the town partnered on this project to connect previously
unserved residents and businesses to high-speed broadband.
“I applaud Comcast for their commitment to Sharon and for
providing more residents and businesses with access to high-speed
Internet and advanced broadband services,” said Senate Republican
Leader Stephen Harding. “This investment in our town’s
infrastructure not only helps keep our community connected, it
simultaneously helps to attract new businesses that will stimulate
economic growth.”
“Expanding Internet access in Sharon has been a game changer for
over 250 addresses in our community that did not previously have
broadband,” said State Representative Maria Horn. “Comcast has been
a great partner for the town of Sharon. They literally went the
extra mile to ensure that every resident and business has the
reliable connectivity they need. I look forward to helping other
rural towns in my district deliver on the state's goal of Internet
for all.”
“I am immensely grateful for the tireless efforts of the Sharon
Connect Task Force and Comcast who collaboratively worked as a
cohesive team to deliver on the mission to provide adequate access
to reliable high-speed Internet to residents in Sharon,” said Town
of Sharon First Selectman Casey Flanagan. “This endeavor
exemplifies the potential of public-private partnerships and should
serve as a blueprint for other municipalities seeking to address
their own Internet access needs.”
The milestone is part of Comcast’s ongoing expansion in
Connecticut, where the company has invested more than $335 million
in technology and infrastructure over the last three years –
including upgrades to its local network.
“Comcast is proud to complete this expansion project in
partnership with the town of Sharon and to invest further in the
state of Connecticut,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President
of Comcast’s New England Region. “Now that residents and businesses
in the most rural areas of Sharon have a fast, secure and reliable
Internet from Comcast, they can videoconference with ease, stream
entertainment seamlessly and download important files in
seconds.”
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.
Sharon residents, Patty and Bill Braislin, were thrilled to get
connected to Comcast’s network.
“The Sharon Connect Task Force chose the right carrier
when they contracted with Comcast,” said the Braislins. “The
installation at our house went smoothly and we have had fast,
reliable Internet service. Now that we have access to high-speed
Internet, we will also be upgrading our technology at home so we
can take even more advantage of the much improved service.”
Residents and businesses in Sharon can visit our Xfinity Store
in Canton, located at 81 Albany Turnpike, to get more information
about their products and services.
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 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.
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.
Over the last three years, Comcast has provided $11 million in
cash and in-kind charitable contributions to support 177 nonprofits
across Connecticut. The company has also installed 32 Lift Zones in
Connecticut, providing free WiFi service to help these community
centers promote digital learning. Lift Zones are part of Project
UP, Comcast’s comprehensive $1 billion commitment to help build a
future of unlimited possibilities and 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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