Comcast makes major investment in Eastern Ohio, expanding to more than 17,000 additional homes and businesses in Mahoning County

Comcast makes major investment in Eastern Ohio, expanding to more than 17,000 additional homes and businesses in Mahoning County

The expansion of the network continues to provide fast, reliable Internet and much more

POLAND TOWNSHIP, Ohio March 11, 2024—(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast announced today that it is expanding its fast, reliable, fiber-rich network to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in Mahoning County in eastern Ohio. Construction continues in Poland Township and Poland Village and will begin in Boardman Township and Struthers Township later this year. The full project will be completed in 2025, and residents will begin accessing Comcast’s full suite of services this spring.

“Expanding the Xfinity network in Mahoning County is part of our commitment to connecting residents to fast and reliable Internet,” said Ricky Frazier Jr., senior vice president for Comcast’s Keystone Region. “We are proud to offer residents additional Internet and entertainment options for their personal, professional and everyday lives.”

Residents and businesses can visit Xfinity.com/MyTown and enter their addresses for additional details on construction times and upcoming service availability. They can also visit their local Xfinity store at 216 Chippewa Town Center, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

In addition to Mahoning County, Comcast currently serves customers in more than 65 Ohio municipalities, including areas in Belmont, Columbia, Harrison and Jefferson counties. Comcast also has a Lift Zone at The Bay Six Project, located at 618 Commercial Street, Mingo Junction, OH 43938. The Lift Zones are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital capital through programs and community partnerships. that connect people to the Internet, promote economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

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Comcast’s network and Internet expertise powers homes today and into the future.

  • Ultimate capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices to the company’s network annually. With the next generation of Xfinity gateways, we deliver the most advanced WiFi technology, carrying three times the bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, video conferencing and more simultaneously.

  • Fastest internet: More than one-third of Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to products with gigabit speeds. Comcast recently connected the world’s first customers to a DOCSIS 4.0 connection, delivering symmetrical concert speeds over existing connections in customers’ homes with plans to continue rolling out those speeds nationwide in 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.

  • The most reliable connection: Comcast scales the nation’s largest and most reliable network that reaches 62 million homes and businesses and growing. The company launched Storm-Ready WiFi, a new device that is powered by a cellular network and battery backup to keep customers connected even when the power goes out.

  • Extremely low latency: The Xfinity Network and the latest Xfinity Gateway are a powerful combination that delivers ultra-low latency for those times when response time matters most like video gaming, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home.

To learn more about Comcast’s commitment and contributions to bringing Internet access to all Americans, especially residents and businesses in underserved and underserved locations, visit ComcastCorporation.com/broadband-partnerships.

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 around the world. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business and Sky; produce, distribute and broadcast 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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