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Comcast Looks to Expand High-Speed Broadband Availability Through Massachusetts Broadband Institute Grant Program
Grant Program Applications Reinforce Comcast’s Commitment to Massachusetts BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In continuing its long track record of investment and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nGrant Program Applications Reinforce Comcast’s Commitment to Massachusetts\n\n\n BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn continuing its long track record of investment and successful network expansions across Massachusetts, Comcast today announced it has submitted 91 applications in the second round of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Broadband Infrastructure Gap Networks Grant Program as administered by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). The Program will fund the deployment of high-speed broadband to unserved or underserved locations in Massachusetts. If awarded, Comcast’s applications aim to connect the remaining homes and businesses in 91 communities to the company’s Xfinity network, which delivers gig speeds, world-class reliability, and the best WiFi experience in-and-out of the home over a robust fiber network.\n\n\n“Comcast has a proven track record of connecting residents and businesses in the Commonwealth to reliable and fast Internet service and we look forward to partnering with MBI to further expand the Xfinity network to fully connect local communities,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s New England Region. “We have completed five broadband expansion projects in partnership with the MBI, connecting more than 3,000 homes and businesses since 2018. Endorsement by the MBI of the applications would build on the successful public-private partnership and connect more Massachusetts residents and businesses to the power of the Xfinity network.”\n\n\nThroughout Massachusetts, Comcast has invested almost $909 million over the last three years in private capital to build, maintain and operate the Xfinity next generation network. This significant investment has enabled Comcast to expand its network capabilities and stay ahead of consumer demand, as the need for fast, reliable, and secure Internet continues to grow in a significant way. The public-private partnership model, like MBI’s Grant Program, is necessary to reach the locations where the economics prevent private investment alone and the company has already received over 140 letters of support from local communities across the state for the applications.\n\n\n“Comcast is an important company and crucial partner to all 15 towns on Cape Cod that rely heavily on Comcast’s infrastructure. Comcast’s robust broadband network continues to be integral to...