Over 400 residents and businesses now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network and the full suite of Xfinity services
Nearly 1,000 more homes and businesses to be connected in phase two of this project
MOBILE, AL (June 21, 2023) – In partnership with the State of Alabama and Mobile County, Comcast today announced it has completed the first phase of its broadband network expansion in southern Mobile County. Now, over 400 residents and businesses in Southern Mobile County near Heron Bay and Bellingrath Road and Alabama Port have access to Comcast’s Xfinity 10G Network and the full suite of Xfinity services, as well as Comcast Business services.
The expansion was made possible by a $133,000 contribution by the State of Alabama and from private funding from Comcast.
“This is an exciting moment for Mobile County, and I want to thank Comcast and the State of Alabama for their partnership throughout this process,” said Randall Dueitt, Mobile County Commissioner.
“Today we celebrate the underserved homes and businesses in Mobile County that now have access to high-speed Internet and the many services and opportunities that come with being connected,” said State Representative Chip Brown. “Public/private partnerships like this one can create meaningful and long-lasting impacts to our community.”
Phase 2 Expansion
Comcast was recently awarded a $686,000 grant through the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund to further expand its network in Mobile County as part of the second phase of the buildout. Through this investment and with additional funding from Comcast, Comcast will deliver high-speed Internet and its full suite of Xfinity services to nearly 1,000 additional residents and businesses in Mobile County over the next year. The county-wide buildout will include two clusters of unserved and unincorporated areas in South Mobile County near the communities of Fernland, Alabama Port, and Mon Louis. Construction processes for this phase have already begun.
“We are excited to connect the underserved residents and businesses of Mobile County to the Xfinity 10G Network and Comcast’s next-generation services,” said Jason Gumbs, Comcast Region SVP. “We look forward to expanding to even more areas of Mobile County.”
Services Available
In addition to Comcast’s traditional services, residential customers in the expanded area of Mobile County will have access to the following Xfinity services:
- Xfinity Mobile – Purchase new mobile phones, devices and accessories and choose a flexible data plan – Unlimited or By the Gigabyte – that fits your unique needs.
- Xfinity Internet – Learn how the nation’s largest and most reliable network offering speeds up to 2 gigabits per second, the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth, and powerful WiFi Boost Pods that extend coverage to every corner of your home combine to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, and more, simultaneously.
- Xfinity X1 – Explore our video platform – the ultimate entertainment experience – and try the Xfinity Voice Remote.
- Xfinity Home – Learn how Xfinity Home combines the best of home security and automation into one simple experience and purchase smart home accessories.
Businesses in the expanded area of Mobile County will also have access to a full suite of Comcast Business Internet, voice, and video services.
This expansion will also provide families access to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest and most successful broadband adoption initiative for low-income families. Internet Essentials provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month, digital literacy training and discounted computers.
To learn more, residents and businesses can visit https://www.xfinity.com/mytown/.
