Tech leader's multi-million-dollar investment
will bring an all-new fiber network to Broward County community
CORAL
SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 7, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- A new and powerful fiber network is being built
across Coral Springs, Florida,
getting ready to connect communities to fast, reliable Internet
from Comcast. Once completed, thousands of homes and businesses
will be able to access Xfinity and Comcast Business services.
Construction began in the residential areas west of University
Drive. Crews broke ground last year at the intersection of NW 28th
St. and SW 94th Ave. Building is currently taking place near NW
49th Pl. and NW 89th Ter. and will continue up and down Westview
Dr. and 86th Way. The next areas to be constructed are between
Coral Ridge Dr. and Coral Springs Dr., south of W Sample Rd. and
north of Royal Palm Blvd.
"We're glad to see Comcast investing in and expanding to
Coral Springs with a brand-new
fiber network," said Cindy Brief, President of the Coral Springs Chamber. "Whether you're using the
Internet to work, learn or be entertained, an online connection is
a must-have. Comcast's decision to come to Coral Springs means residents and businesses
will have a new connectivity option, and it is just another reason
our city is the perfect place to call home or open a
business."
This new, next-generation network will give Coral Springs access to faster Internet speeds
that outperform competitors — up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) for
residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for businesses. With this
fiber-to-the-home technology, customers can access symmetrical
speeds which means faster uploads than ever before.
"Coral Springs is the ideal
location to bring this remarkable technology," said Rafael Visbal, Vice President of Market
Development for Comcast's Florida Region. "We heard from the
community. Today, we're answering their call by building a network
ready for tomorrow. Once our network is online, families,
entrepreneurs and home-based businesses will have the reliability
and speed they need."
Introducing Xfinity for Consumers
Comcast's
residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands,
and consumers in Coral Springs
will be able to take advantage of Xfinity's full suite of products,
including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With
fast Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of
the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available
with its plan, customers have a great experience using their
connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment
content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or
simply surf the web.
Comcast Business to Power Coral Spring's Workforce
For
local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity,
communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed
solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business
goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently
recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible,
scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of
Ethernet services.
Accessing Affordable Internet
Comcast is committed to
making Internet accessible and affordable across communities in
Florida. Since 2011, the
technology leader has offered Internet Essentials. The program
provides low-cost Internet service, digital skills training and
subsidized computers to eligible income-constrained households.
Internet Essentials has helped hundreds of thousands of Floridians
since its launch in 2011, including students, senior citizens,
veterans and people with disabilities enrolled in public assistance
programs and more.
While Comcast's commitment to Broward
County can be traced back for decades, the technology
leader's presence and support is now on full display in
Coral Springs. The company
recently sponsored the city's Oktoberfest event, where Xfinity
representatives chatted with residents about future service
areas.
Comcast Business also took over Let's Chill Homemade Ice Cream.
The team offered free ice cream flights to patrons and shared
information about their products and services.
"This is a new day, Coral
Springs. While we have served businesses in the city for
some time, we're thrilled to announce we're building a fiber
network across the city. This investment should send a strong
message that Comcast is here to support this community's
connectivity needs for decades to come," said Jeff Buzzelli,
Senior Vice President of Comcast's Florida Region. "We're ready to
win your business and show you why Comcast is a leader in this
space. Whether it's Comcast Business or Xfinity services, we're
here to connect you to the moments that matter most."
Residents can visit Xfinity.com/mytown and enter their addresses
for additional details on construction timing and upcoming service
availability. The majority of this project is expected to be
completed by late 2025. Comcast's most recent expansion to
Coral Springs is part of the
company's latest investment in Florida, which also includes expansions to
DeSoto County, Citrus County and more areas of Miami-Dade County.
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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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