Comcast Signs Agreements with State of Indiana: Joint $55 Million Investment to Bring Fast Internet to 10,000+ Rural Homes, Businesses
Comcast (CMCSA) has partnered with Indiana state offices to invest $55 million in bringing high-speed Internet access to over 10,000 rural homes and businesses across seven counties. The expansion follows Comcast's previous $500 million network investment in Indiana over the last three years. The project will serve unserved and underserved communities in Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette and Rush counties. Pre-construction work has already begun in several counties, with plans to offer comprehensive services including Xfinity Internet, Mobile, X1, and Home security solutions. The company currently operates over 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure across Indiana.
Comcast (CMCSA) ha collaborato con gli uffici statali dell'Indiana per investire 55 milioni di dollari al fine di portare l'accesso a Internet ad alta velocità a oltre 10.000 case e imprese in sette contee. Questa espansione segue il precedente investimento nella rete da 500 milioni di dollari di Comcast in Indiana negli ultimi tre anni. Il progetto servirà comunità non serve e sottoservite nelle contee di Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette e Rush. I lavori di pre-costruzione sono già iniziati in diverse contee, con piani per offrire servizi completi, tra cui Internet Xfinity, mobile, X1 e soluzioni di sicurezza domestica. Attualmente, l'azienda gestisce oltre 49.000 miglia di infrastruttura di rete ricca di fibra in tutta l'Indiana.
Comcast (CMCSA) se ha asociado con las oficinas estatales de Indiana para invertir 55 millones de dólares en llevar acceso a Internet de alta velocidad a más de 10,000 hogares y negocios rurales en siete condados. La expansión sigue a la inversión previa de Comcast en la red de 500 millones de dólares en Indiana en los últimos tres años. El proyecto beneficiará a comunidades desatendidas y poco atendidas en los condados de Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette y Rush. El trabajo de preconstrucción ya ha comenzado en varios condados, con planes para ofrecer servicios integrales que incluyen Internet Xfinity, móvil, X1 y soluciones de seguridad para el hogar. Actualmente, la empresa opera más de 49,000 millas de infraestructura de red rica en fibra en todo Indiana.
컴캐스트 (CMCSA)는 인디애나 주 정부와 협력하여 5,500만 달러를 투자하여 10,000개 이상의 농촌 가정과 기업에 고속 인터넷 접근을 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 이번 확장은 지난 3년 동안 인디애나에서 5억 달러를 투자한 컴캐스트의 이전 투자에 따른 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 부운, 모건, 셸비, 마이애미, 델라웨어, 페이엣, 러시 카운티의 서비스가 부족한 지역 사회에 혜택을 줄 것입니다. 여러 카운티에서 사전 건설 작업이 이미 시작되었으며, Xfinity 인터넷, 모바일, X1 및 홈 보안 솔루션을 포함한 포괄적인 서비스를 제공할 계획입니다. 이 회사는 현재 인디애나 전역에 49,000마일 이상의 고속섬유망 인프라를 운영하고 있습니다.
Comcast (CMCSA) s'est associé aux bureaux de l'État de l'Indiana pour investir 55 millions de dollars dans l'accès à Internet haut débit pour plus de 10 000 maisons et entreprises rurales dans sept comtés. Cette expansion fait suite à l'investissement précédent de 500 millions de dollars de Comcast dans le réseau en Indiana au cours des trois dernières années. Le projet bénéficiera aux communautés mal desservies et non desservies dans les comtés de Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette et Rush. Les travaux de préconstruction ont déjà commencé dans plusieurs comtés, avec des plans pour offrir des services complets, y compris Internet Xfinity, mobile, X1 et des solutions de sécurité domestique. La société exploite actuellement plus de 49 000 miles d'infrastructure de réseau riche en fibre à travers l'Indiana.
Comcast (CMCSA) hat sich mit den Staatsbehörden von Indiana zusammengetan, um 55 Millionen Dollar zu investieren, um über 10.000 ländliche Haushalte und Unternehmen in sieben Landkreisen mit Hochgeschwindigkeitsinternet zu versorgen. Die Erweiterung folgt auf die vorherige Investition von Comcast in die Infrastruktur in Indiana über 500 Millionen Dollar in den letzten drei Jahren. Das Projekt wird unversorgte und unterversorgte Gemeinden in Boone, Morgan, Shelby, Miami, Delaware, Fayette und Rush Counties bedienen. In mehreren Landkreisen haben bereits Vorarbeiten begonnen, mit Plänen, umfassende Dienstleistungen wie Xfinity Internet, Mobil, X1 und Lösungen für die Haussicherheit anzubieten. Das Unternehmen betreibt derzeit über 49.000 Meilen fibrereicher Netzwerk-Infrastruktur in ganz Indiana.
- Joint $55 million investment to expand high-speed Internet access to 10,000+ rural locations
- $500 million network investment in Indiana over past three years
- Expansion of revenue opportunities in seven new counties
- 49,000 miles of existing fiber-rich network infrastructure in Indiana
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The partnership with state agencies and participation in the BEAD Program demonstrates a calculated approach to leverage public funding for infrastructure development. This expansion will create new revenue streams through multiple service offerings including internet, mobile, TV and security services. The focus on rural areas positions Comcast to capture untapped markets while fulfilling regulatory requirements and social responsibilities.
The investment strengthens Comcast's competitive position in Indiana, where they already maintain 49,000 miles of fiber infrastructure. This expansion aligns with their broader
Expansion follows Comcast's
The joint
"Our goal is to ensure that every
The joint investment will enable Comcast to build Internet to rural, unserved and underserved portions of
"The collaborative efforts between the IBO, OCRA and Comcast will not only empower residents and supercharge businesses, but will literally connect them to a better quality of life," said Steve Cox,
Over the past three years alone, Comcast has invested more than
"Ensuring all Hoosiers have access to the fastest, most reliable Internet available continues to be a top priority for Comcast," said Joni Hart, vice president of Government Affairs for Comcast Indiana. "For the first time, residents and businesses in unserved and underserved communities will be able to wield the full power of the Internet. With this investment, the partnership between IBO, OCRA and Comcast continues to be life changing."
Comcast plans to continue bringing its next-generation network to more unserved and underserved communities in
Pre-construction work has kicked off in
Incoming Services
With each build, residential customers will be able to take advantage of Xfinity's full suite of services, enabling them to access e-learning, utilize telehealth capabilities, stream movies and shows, game with friends, and watch live sports—in real time.
Incoming services include:
- Xfinity Internet—powered by the fastest, largest, and most reliable network in the county, delivering
99.9% reliability scores, year after year. - Xfinity Mobile, which carries a variety of new mobile phone models, devices and accessories and offers flexible data plans—Unlimited or By the Gig—that fit customers' unique needs.
- Xfinity X1, which offers live TV, sports, music, and streaming apps. can be controlled using Xfinity's award-winning Voice Remote. Through Xfinity StreamSaver, customers can bundle Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ and save money.
- Xfinity Home, the company's home security and automation solution.
Hoosier households will also have access to the company's Internet Essentials program, a low-cost Internet service available to eligible families who qualify for a variety of public assistance programs. The program has helped more than 750,000
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts 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.
Statewide Investment
Comcast currently operates more than 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure across
Overall, Comcast has invested more than
To learn more about Xfinity services, visit www.xfinity.com or call 1-800-Xfinity. To learn more about Comcast Business services, visit www.business.comcast.com or call 866-429-3085.
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About Comcast Indiana
With more than 1,100 local employees, Comcast Indiana (https://indiana.comcast.com/) has served customers in
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