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Comcast Connects First Homes and Businesses in Leonardtown, MD Area to Its State-of-the-Art Network

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Comcast has initiated its network expansion in Leonardtown, Maryland, connecting the first of 5,800 homes and businesses to its Xfinity and Comcast Business services. This expansion is part of a larger project in St. Mary's County that will ultimately connect over 30,000 residents and businesses to high-speed Internet services.

The company aims to reach 50% completion by summer 2025 and full completion by 2028. The network offers gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability and built-in security features. As part of its community commitment, Comcast has donated $47,000 to local nonprofits and continues to offer its Internet Essentials program for eligible low-income households.

Comcast ha avviato l'espansione della sua rete a Leonardtown, Maryland, collegando il primo di 5.800 abitazioni e aziende ai suoi servizi Xfinity e Comcast Business. Questa espansione fa parte di un progetto più ampio nella contea di St. Mary's che collegherà in definitiva oltre 30.000 residenti e imprese ai servizi Internet ad alta velocità.

L'azienda punta a raggiungere il 50% di completamento entro l'estate del 2025 e il completamento totale entro il 2028. La rete offre velocità Internet gigabit con una affidabilità del 99,9% e funzionalità di sicurezza integrate. Nell'ambito del suo impegno verso la comunità, Comcast ha donato 47.000 dollari a organizzazioni non profit locali e continua a offrire il suo programma Internet Essentials per le famiglie a basso reddito idonee.

Comcast ha iniciado la expansión de su red en Leonardtown, Maryland, conectando el primero de 5,800 hogares y negocios a sus servicios Xfinity y Comcast Business. Esta expansión es parte de un proyecto más grande en el condado de St. Mary's que, en última instancia, conectará a más de 30,000 residentes y empresas a servicios de Internet de alta velocidad.

La empresa tiene como objetivo alcanzar el 50% de finalización para el verano de 2025 y la finalización total para 2028. La red ofrece velocidades de Internet de gigabit con una fiabilidad del 99.9% y características de seguridad integradas. Como parte de su compromiso con la comunidad, Comcast ha donado $47,000 a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales y continúa ofreciendo su programa Internet Essentials para hogares de bajos ingresos elegibles.

콤캐스트는 메릴랜드주 레너드타운에서 네트워크 확장을 시작하여 5,800개의 가정과 사업체를 Xfinity 및 Comcast Business 서비스에 연결했습니다. 이 확장은 궁극적으로 30,000명 이상의 주민과 사업체를 고속 인터넷 서비스에 연결할 더 큰 프로젝트의 일환입니다.

회사는 2025년 여름까지 50% 완료를 목표로 하고 있으며, 2028년까지 전체 완료를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 네트워크는 99.9%의 신뢰성과 함께 기가비트 인터넷 속도를 제공하며, 보안 기능이 내장되어 있습니다. 지역 사회에 대한 헌신의 일환으로, 콤캐스트는 지역 비영리 단체에 47,000달러를 기부했으며, 저소득 가정을 위한 인터넷 에센셜 프로그램을 계속 제공하고 있습니다.

Comcast a lancé l'expansion de son réseau à Leonardtown, Maryland, en connectant le premier de 5 800 foyers et entreprises à ses services Xfinity et Comcast Business. Cette expansion fait partie d'un projet plus vaste dans le comté de St. Mary's qui finira par connecter plus de 30 000 résidents et entreprises à des services Internet à haute vitesse.

L'entreprise vise à atteindre 50% d'achèvement d'ici l'été 2025 et l'achèvement total d'ici 2028. Le réseau offre des vitesses Internet gigabit avec une fiabilité de 99,9 % et des fonctionnalités de sécurité intégrées. Dans le cadre de son engagement envers la communauté, Comcast a fait don de 47 000 dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif locales et continue d'offrir son programme Internet Essentials pour les ménages à faible revenu éligibles.

Comcast hat mit der Erweiterung seines Netzwerks in Leonardtown, Maryland, begonnen und verbindet das erste von 5.800 Haushalten und Unternehmen mit seinen Xfinity- und Comcast Business-Diensten. Diese Erweiterung ist Teil eines größeren Projekts im St. Mary's County, das letztendlich über 30.000 Einwohner und Unternehmen mit Hochgeschwindigkeits-Internetdiensten verbinden wird.

Das Unternehmen strebt an, bis zum Sommer 2025 50% Fertigstellung zu erreichen und die vollständige Fertigstellung bis 2028. Das Netzwerk bietet Gigabit-Internetgeschwindigkeiten mit 99,9% Zuverlässigkeit und integrierten Sicherheitsfunktionen. Im Rahmen seines Engagements für die Gemeinschaft hat Comcast 47.000 Dollar an lokale gemeinnützige Organisationen gespendet und bietet weiterhin sein Internet Essentials-Programm für berechtigte einkommensschwache Haushalte an.

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  • Network expansion reaching 30,000 new potential customers in St. Mary's County
  • Offering high-speed symmetrical Internet with 99.9% reliability
  • Diversification of revenue streams through multiple services (Internet, video, mobile, voice, security)
Negative
  • Long implementation timeline extending to 2028
  • Significant infrastructure investment required for network expansion

Comcast bolsters investment in St. Mary’s County, bringing Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to 5,800 additional homes and businesses in the Leonardtown area

LEONARDTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Comcast today announced it connected the first residents in Leonardtown, MD to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. These are the first of 5,800 homes and businesses that Comcast is connecting to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical, Internet in the Leonardtown area.

This expansion in Leonardtown deepens Comcast’s investment in St. Mary’s County, MD – where the company is undergoing a broader network expansion – ultimately connecting more than 30,000 residents and businesses across the county to Xfinity and Comcast Business services for the first time.

Xfinity and Comcast Business services are already available to thousands of addresses in St. Mary’s County. The company expects to reach a milestone of connecting 50 percent of residents and businesses included in the expansion project by summer 2025, and to complete the entire project by 2028. Residents can visit Xfinity.com/mytown and enter their addresses for additional details on construction timing and upcoming service availability.

“Expanding broadband access is a top priority for St. Mary’s County, and we are thrilled to see Comcast making this significant investment in our community,” said Randy Guy, President of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. “Connecting more than 30,000 residents and businesses to high-speed Internet will strengthen our local economy, enhance educational opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for our citizens. This expansion not only increases connectivity but also provides our residents and businesses with more choices for reliable digital access, ensuring they have the options they need to stay connected in today’s world.”

“As St. Mary’s County continues to grow and attract new businesses, we are proud to bolster our investment in the region and bring our state-of-the-art network to thousands more residents and small businesses,” said Ray Roundtree, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Our network delivers gig speeds, world-class reliability, and the best WiFi experience in-and-out of the home, and we’re excited to help more Xfinity and Comcast Business customers thrive in St. Mary’s County.”

What It Means for the Leonardtown Community
Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers.

Additionally, Comcast is deeply committed to advancing digital opportunity in the communities it serves and announced a donation totaling $47,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland and the Arc Southern Maryland – two local nonprofits with facilities in St. Mary’s County. These investments are focused on helping people build digital skills, accelerating career development opportunities and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.

A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure
Comcast’s state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today’s constantly connected world. Leonardtown joins the 64 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It delivers gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and built-in security to help keep customers safe from cyber threats.

Introducing Xfinity for Consumers
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand, and consumers in Leonardtown can take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with Xfinity plans, 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 Leonardtown
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.

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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FAQ

How many homes and businesses will Comcast's network expansion reach in Leonardtown, MD (CMCSA)?

Comcast's network expansion will reach 5,800 homes and businesses in the Leonardtown area.

When will Comcast (CMCSA) complete its St. Mary's County network expansion project?

Comcast plans to reach 50% completion by summer 2025 and full completion by 2028.

What services will be available through Comcast's (CMCSA) network expansion in Leonardtown?

Residents will have access to Xfinity's Internet, video, mobile, voice, and home security services, plus Comcast Business solutions for local businesses.

How much did Comcast (CMCSA) donate to local nonprofits in St. Mary's County?

Comcast donated $47,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland and the Arc Southern Maryland.
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