Comcast can help Charleston expand access to high-speed Internet service, drive economic growth and close the digital divide.
Comcast surpasses 7,000 miles of network in Charleston
Comcast has more than 9,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure in South Carolina, including more than 20,000 WiFi hotspots (and 22 million nationwide) in Greater Charleston. Our network architecture allows us to deliver the same suite of innovative services, the same high-level customer experience and gigabit+ Internet speeds across Charleston, regardless of the zip code – making it a “Gigabit+ City.”
Future proofing: We invest in our Xfinity Network to stay ahead of demand, support new technologies and accommodate changing lifestyles
Comcast has been serving Charleston for more than 40 years. We have the track record, the longevity and the financial ability to invest in and partner with Charleston 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 $137 million invested in Charleston 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 80,000South Carolina residents access the Internet at home since it was launched in 2011.
In addition, Comcast has established WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at two community centers in Charleston. 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. The two Lift Zones in Charleston are located at:
- St Julian Devine Community Center
- Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center
We’re part of your community
Over the last three years alone, Comcast has provided $1.3 million in cash and in-kind funding to support South Carolina non-profits, community events, sponsorships and other activities, including these organizations in Charleston:
Comcast has been serving residents and businesses and supporting communities across Charleston for years. Following are announcements about Comcast’s initiatives in Charleston from the last 5 years:
- October 2023: Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Awards $17,500 Grant to Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative in Charleston
- February 2022: Comcast Makes Significant Investments in Charleston to Support Workforce Readiness and Digital Inclusion
- February 2022: Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg Partners with Comcast to Support Digital Equity and Workforce Readiness
- October 2021: Comcast Awards Technology Makeover to North Charleston Minority-Owned Small Business
- November 2019: Comcast Business Announces Major Technology Investment to Support Charleston Business Community
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 more than 152 based in Charleston, 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 Charleston Xfinity stores located at:
- 1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite B, Charleston
- 5037 International Blvd., North Charleston
- 1102 Bowman Road, Suite 100, Mt Pleasant
Comcast is proud to serve Charleston. 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.
