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Thousands of homes and businesses across Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Columbia counties have joined Comcast’s high-speed internet network.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Comcast’s entry into three Northeastern Pennsylvania counties is being celebrated for adding another choice for over 18,500 homes and businesses.
The expansion, which was completed in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Columbia counties, is part of Comcast’s more significant investment into the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.
Recently, Comcast also completed expansions in Wilkes-Barre, Mayfield Boroughs, and Jermyn, reaching 28,000 homes and businesses, Comcast’s announcement stated.
The most recent expansion for Comcast included the communities of Carbondale Township, Fell Townships, Carbondale, Newport Township, Conyngham Township, Hunlock Township, and Plymouth Township.
Also included were Shickshinny Borough, Union Township, Salem Township, Berwick Borough, Briar Creek Borough, and Briar Creek Township, Comcast announced March 4.
In comments included with Comcast’s release, Berwick Borough Mayor Tim Burke said his community deserves a choice when it comes to internet service providers.
“Comcast’s entry into our market offers a variety of options for any type of customer,” Burke stated. “We are thrilled that the Borough of Berwick and its surrounding areas now have access Comcast’s state-of-the-art network.”
Additionally, Comcast is engaging in network expansion efforts across parts of Luzerne County, Carbon County, and Schuylkill County.
Comcast’s release said that work will expand Comcast’s network to another 6,600 residents.
Ricky Frazier Jr., an SVP of Comcast’s Keystone region, shed light on how Comcast plans to give back to the area as they expand services.
“In addition to connecting communities to the moments that matter most, Comcast is committed to advancing digital opportunity through Internet Essentials, our low-cost Internet service for low-income families, and Project UP, our $1 billion commitment to unlimited possibilities,” he said, according to Comcast’s announcement.
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