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The recovery effort on Sanibel Island is just one example of how important it is to partner with an ISP that is committed to a resilient network and can deploy teams at a moments' notice to get residents reconnected as quickly as possible. Watch the full video with Tony Speller, SVP of Tech Ops and Engineering, to see the other ways we protect our network in the most storm dense parts of our nation: https://comca.st/49hOPLl

WiFi is a global success story -- one architected, built, and delivered by great American companies. For over 25 years, this success story has been written by the innovation and evolution from countless private and public sector partnerships. The ripple effects of WiFi translate to consumer savings on cellular data use, digitized business functions, reduced hardwired infrastructure, and the ability to handle more and more traffic. Click below to learn more about WiFi's successes: https://comca.st/4i6cDG1

SVP of Technical Operations and Engineering for Comcast's Central Division, Tony Speller, explains how Comcast's network facilities - data centers - are fortified with redundancies, prepared for any damage caused by natural disasters. As noted in this episode of 'Policy Questions With...' internet providers must be equipped with the necessary technologies to minimize the impact of storm damage to data centers and network headends. Click the link below to listen to the full conversation: https://comca.st/3Oj709F

WiFi offers much so more than just simple internet connectivity - it's an information workhorse. The method of connection to the internet for 94% of devices in millions of households worldwide, WiFi also consistently carries 90% of smartphone data traffic on Xfinity Mobile and other carriers. From creating new Xfinity products, like "WiFi Motion", to pioneering innovative methods for keeping connected when storms knock out the power, Comcast's engineers are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with the power of WiFi - a truly American innovation and success story - making our lives easier, safer, and more efficient. Click below to see how Comcast uses WiFi to its full potential: https://comca.st/3OiSzlZ

In partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission, Comcast announced that it will expand its next-gen network in Tulare County, CA, bringing our fast and reliable broadband to 6,200 previously unserved locations, adding to more than $4B in tech and infrastructure investments across California in the last three years. “I’m thankful to both the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Comcast for their continued commitment and investments to bridging the digital divide in Tulare County,” said Larry Micari, Chair of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors. “High-speed, reliable Internet is no longer a luxury. This investment will provide more than 6,200 previously unserved homes and businesses in our communities with an accessible and affordable Internet connection to help families succeed, students thrive in school, businesses drive economic growth and foster greater innovation throughout the region.” https://comca.st/3YHxW99

"We prioritize WiFi as the better connectivity." Our SVP of Wireless Technologies and New Business, Noam Raffaelli, says that innovation in WiFi and its cutting-edge technology means better connectivity and benefits like lower and more efficient power utilization for everyone. Innovation on unlicensed spectrum made available by the FCC that mean having more time and using fewer resources connecting to work, learn and play. https://comca.st/3AfYjty

Connection, education, and celebration were the themes of the night as Comcast RISE recipients gathered for an unforgettable evening. The spotlight shined on the 2024 Comcast RISE recipients, the 100 Houston-area entrepreneurs that received support through the Comcast RISE program, a national initiative aimed at helping small businesses thrive and grow. CEO and Founder of Black Orchids PR, Chenadra Washington, said, “Being a RISE recipient means so much to me and my business. It’s a chance to cover critical operational costs and continue growing in a way that honors the work I do and the people I serve. I’m truly grateful for this support from Comcast RISE, as it allows me to keep making an impact in ways I’ve always envisioned.” Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, Comcast’s initiative to promote digital opportunity and economic mobility. Now in its fourth year, the program has distributed more than $140 million in grants to 14,000 small businesses nationwide. https://comca.st/3YCTceU

SVP of Technical Operations and Engineering for Comcast's Central Division, Tony Speller, explains how some storm-related internet outages are not caused by the weather itself, but by damage that occurs during the recovery process. As noted in this episode of 'Policy Questions With...' internet providers must have the capability to not only quickly identify the damaged areas among thousands of miles of fiber-optic lines, but also the experience and deployable resources to repair its network and longstanding relationships with power companies and others who are at work during storm recovery. Click the link below to listen to the full conversation: https://comca.st/3URfdWn

Comcast turbo-charged its next-generation network, with 2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) download speeds and up to 10x faster upload speeds now available to customers throughout Holyoke, Longmeadow, West Springfield and Westfield, MA over the existing connections in their homes and businesses. This speed increase, which is made possible by Comcast’s ongoing investment in its network, paves the way for Comcast to deliver symmetrical multigigabit speeds in the near future. https://comca.st/3UnpZ6n

Comcast is expanding its next-gen network to nearly 73,000 additional homes and businesses across Fairfield County, CT. Each of these homes and businesses will have access to world class internet service delivered on our state-of-the-art fiber network. This project is part of an ongoing investment in Connecticut dedicated to bringing its residents the best broadband experience and driving economic growth. https://comca.st/48ofSnT