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COMCAST COMPLETES INITIAL PHASE OF MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR BROADBAND EXPANSION TO NEARLY 200 HOMES & BUSINESSES IN EAGLE CREEK AND ESTACADA, OREGON
Expansion Brings Xfinity 10G Network to New Areas of Oregon Customers in the Community Now Have Internet Speeds Faster than 1 Gig --News Direct--Comcast today
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[{"type":"text","content":"Expansion Brings Xfinity 10G Network to New Areas of Oregon\n\nCustomers in the Community Now Have Internet Speeds Faster than 1 Gig\n--News Direct--Comcast today announced the company completed the initial phase of its expansion to bring its smart, fast and reliable fiber-rich network to nearly 200 homes and businesses in Eagle Creek and Estacada, Oregon including residential broadband speeds faster than 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and businesses speeds up to 100 Gbps. Additional locations will be connected to Comcast’s network and full suite of services as construction continues through February 2024.“High-speed Internet access increases job and population growth, sparks higher rates of new business formation and home values, and lowers unemployment rates,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Senior Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Pacific Northwest Region. “That is why Comcast is committed to expanding its existing network to residents, businesses and communities in Oregon that currently do not have access to reliable, high-speed internet.”Comcast began construction in March and expects to extend its network to approximately 1,700 homes and businesses this year with the potential to add more locations next year. Once construction is complete, all of these homes will have access to to all Xfinity Internet service offerings with speeds faster than 1 Gig and advanced WiFi technology from powerful gateways capable of delivering reliable and consistent connections for real-time activities like gaming, live streaming, and video conferencing with ultra-low lag. Residents will also have access to Flex, a solution to help users search less and watch more with a voice-controlled 4K streaming TV box, putting everyone’s favorite streaming apps all in one place, the award-winning Xfinity X1 video platform, Xfinity Home, Comcast’s professionally installed home security solution, and Xfinity Mobile, a top ranked service in customer satisfaction that can save customers hundreds of dollars a year on their mobile bills. For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, cybersecurity, managed solutions and Comcast Business Mobile products designed specifically for their employee’s needs. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable and i...