Comcast Connects More than 2,000 Homes and Businesses in Woodbury to Reliable, High-Speed Internet
Network Expansion Brings Increased Xfinity and Comcast Business services to Residents and Businesses
Comcast has connected more than 2,000 new homes and businesses in Woodbury, Tenn. to reliable, high-speed Internet by expanding its network to the region, enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and positioning residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The network expansion brings Internet, mobile, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses for the first time.
“Reliable, high-speed Internet access is integral to just about everything we do, from school and work to entertainment. Comcast’s investments in its network and services in Woodbury will have a significant, positive impact on the lives of our residents and businesses,” said Andy Duggin, Mayor of Woodbury. “In addition, Comcast can help close the digital divide in Woodbury through its Internet Essentials program, which provides low-cost Internet service to eligible low-income households.”
Comcast’s most recent expansion to Woodbury is part of the company’s latest investment in Tenn., which also includes expansions to Niota, Adams, Parrottsville, Jamestown and Grimsley.
“Tennessee continues to be a big focus for Comcast as we invest in and expand our network across the state,” said Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President. “We understand that fast, reliable and secure Internet access is a necessity for communities, and we’re proud to make all of our services available in Woodbury.”
A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure
Comcast’s state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today’s constantly connected world. Woodbury joins the more than 63 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders, and federal agencies like the Department of Defense and FEMA. It delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and security built from the ground up to keep customers safe from cyber threats.
Introducing Xfinity for Consumers
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands and consumers in Woodbury can take advantage of Xfinity’s and NOW’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi able to reach every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.
Comcast Business to Power Woodbury’s Workforce
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services.
What it means for the Woodbury Community
Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. Additionally, over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $9.5 million in cash and in-kind donations into Tenn. nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.