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Comcast Connects More Than 4,000 Homes and Businesses in Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas to Reliable, High-Speed, Symmetrical Internet
Completed Expansion Brings Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses for the First Time --News Direct--Comcast is connecting more than
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[{"type":"text","content":"Completed Expansion Brings Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses for the First Time\n--News Direct--Comcast is connecting more than 4,000 new homes and businesses in Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet through the completed expansion of its next-generation network to the region—enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and positioning residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The completed network expansion brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business services to residents and businesses for the first time.“The completion of Comcast’s expansion project is a milestone for Miami County. With their reliable, high-speed connections, they provide our residents and businesses with a full-service, digital option within the City of Paola and Hillsdale area,” said Janet McRae, Economic Development Director for Miami County. “Construction of their service and transmission lines required coordination with numerous utilities providers within the city and unincorporated area. We appreciate Comcast’s dedication to safety during that process, and we look forward to the new opportunities our residents and businesses will enjoy with this launch.”Comcast, who over the past three years has invested more than $38 million in technology and infrastructure in the state, celebrated its expansion into Paola and Hillsdale during a ribbon cutting at Paola’s Town Square—the same location the company celebrated the groundbreaking at the start of the project. During the event, Comcast donated $2,500 to local nonprofit, My Father’s House, whose mission is to value the underserved rural population by assisting and empowering individuals and families to overcome life's challenges. \"The expansion of Comcast's broadband network in the City of Paola marks a significant investment in our city's future—one that will improve access, foster economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for our residents and businesses,” said Randi Shannon, City Manager of Paola. “High-speed Internet is essential infrastructure, and we’re proud to see this project completed. On behalf of the City of Paola, I want to thank Comcast for their commitment to our community and for helping us move Paola forward.\" \"Comc...