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Comcast Expands Ultra-Fast Internet to 32,000 Homes and Businesses in Rural Florida
Xfinity and Comcast Business services now available in historically underserved areas, including more than 11,000 locations in Lehigh Acres, with expansion
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[{"type":"text","content":"Xfinity and Comcast Business services now available in historically underserved areas, including more than 11,000 locations in Lehigh Acres, with expansion efforts continuing across 29 counties through 2026 \nLEHIGH ACRES, Fla., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today a major milestone in the company's effort to expand internet access across rural parts of Florida. The company has expanded its next-generation network to more than 32,000 homes and businesses in 16 counties, enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and positioning residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The network expansion brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to those residents and businesses for the first time.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe projects were made possible thanks to a public-private partnership with the state of Florida's Broadband Opportunity Program and Capital Projects Fund. One of the largest areas to benefit from the program is Lehigh Acres. In the unincorporated part of eastern Lee County, more than 11,000 homes now can access high-speed connectivity.\n\"Expanding access to high-speed Internet in rural Florida isn't just about technology, it's about creating opportunity,\" said Jeff Buzzelli, Senior Vice President for Comcast's Florida Region. \"From students to small businesses to entire communities, this investment helps shrink the digital divide and unlocks the tools people need to thrive. We're proud to partner with the state of Florida to make this a reality.\"\nThis expansion announcement includes completed projects in the following counties: Bradford, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Highlands, Jackson, Lee, Leon, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Okeechobee, St. Johns and St. Lucie.\n\"High-speed internet is essential not just for a better quality of life, but to strengthening American competitiveness,\" said District 28 State Senator, Kathleen Passidomo. \"By bringing broadband to more communities across Florida, Comcast is opening doors and paving the way for education, economic growth and prosperity.\"\nThis new, next-generation network will provide access to faster Internet speeds, offering gigabit+ Internet speeds to residential and business customers.\n\"Expanding broadband access is critical to t...