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Comcast Connects Nashville  

January 30, 2024

Comcast Can Help Nashville Expand Access to High-speed Internet Service, Close the Digital Divide and Drive Economic Growth

Comcast surpasses 22,000 miles of network in Nashville 

Comcast has more than 22,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure in Greater Nashville, including more than 130,000 WiFi hotspots (and 23 million nationwide). Our network architecture allows us to deliver the same suite of innovative services, the same high-level customer experience and gigabit+ Internet speeds across Nashville, regardless of the zip code – making it a “Gigabit+ City.” 

Future proofing: We invest in our network to stay ahead of demand, support new technologies and accommodate changing lifestyles 

Comcast has been serving Nashville for more than 20 years. We have the track record, the longevity and the financial ability to invest in and partner with Nashville for the long term. 

We invest in our network continually to make sure we meet the current and future needs of all the households and businesses we serve. In fact, over the last decade, Comcast has invested $30 billion in technology and network infrastructure nationally, with more than $689 million invested in Tennessee alone in the last three years. Through these investments, we are able to deliver an even greater customer experience, increase reliability and speeds and double network capacity every 2.5 years. They also help us stay ahead of growing demand, an explosion of connected devices and technologies, and more people than ever working and going to school remotely and on the go. 

Comcast has committed $1 billion over 10 years to help make digital equity a reality 

Started in 2021, Project UP is a comprehensive 10-year, $1 billion Comcast initiative designed to help make digital equity a reality and build a future of unlimited possibilities. Internet Essentials, one of Project UP’s centerpieces, provides low-cost Internet service, digital skills training and subsidized computers to eligible households. Internet Essentials and Internet Essentials Plus are available to students of all ages – from grammar school to college – senior citizens, veterans and people with disabilities enrolled in public assistance programs, ranging from Medicaid to SNAP, as well as public housing residents. The program has helped more than 680,000 Tennessee residents access the Internet at home since it was launched in 2011. 

In addition, Comcast has established WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at 7 community centers in and around Nashville. Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and families can get online for distance learning, to do homework, to learn new digital skills and to search for employment. Click here to find a Lift Zone near you. 

We’re part of your community 

Over the last three years alone, Comcast has provided $9.5 million in cash and in-kind funding to support Tennessee non-profits, community events, sponsorships and other activities, including these organizations in Nashville: 

Comcast has been serving residents and businesses and supporting communities across Nashville for years. Following are announcements about Comcast’s initiatives in Nashville from the last 5 years: 

  • December 2023: Comcast Donates $100,000 to Three Middle Tennessee Nonprofits to Support Tornado Relief Efforts 
  • May 2023: Comcast Announces $55,000 in Grants to Three Nashville Non-Profits 
  • January 2021: Comcast Joins Community Organizations to Launch Connected “Lift Zones” in Greater Nashville Neighborhoods 
  • March 2020: Comcast Opens Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspots in Nashville to Support Those Impacted by Devastating Tornadoes 
  • December 2019: Comcast Surprises Nashville Students With Tablets 
  • June 2019: Comcast Career Program Provides Nashville High School Seniors with Job Opportunities 
  • January 2019: Comcast Foundation Announces $20,000 Grant to Legacy Mission Village in Nashville 

Leadership 

Mike McArdle serves as Senior Vice President of the South Region. He started his career at Comcast in 1996 as a customer account executive. Now, he leads 3,500 employees across seven states, including nearly 150 based in Nashville, and is focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience.  

Christine Whitaker serves as President of Comcast’s Central Division which comprises four regions and more than 16,000 employees across 12 states.

Visit our Greater Nashville Xfinity stores located at: 

  • 2400 Franklin Pike, Nashville 
  • 7614 Hwy. 70 S Suite E-601, Nashville 
  • 5522 Old Hickory Blvd. #13, Hermitage 
  • 7090 Bakers Bridge Ave. #100, Franklin 

Comcast is proud to serve Nashville. We’re more than just your internet service provider. We’re your friends, neighbors and coworkers, and we share a future. For more information, send an e-mail to economic_development@comcast.com. 

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