Connecting Thousands of Homes and Businesses in Northeast Madison County to Reliable, High-Speed Internet
Network Expansion Brings Increased Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses
To Commemorate the Expansion, Comcast Hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony with Madison County Officials
Comcast is working to connect thousands of new homes and businesses in Madison County, Miss. to reliable, high-speed Internet. It’s happening because the company is 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, for the first time, Internet, mobile and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses.
- The project is estimated to be completed by the end of 2025, but the first several hundred residents will have services available by the end of 2024.
The expansion is made possible by a $4.8 million grant from Madison County, a $4.9 million grant from the State of Mississippi and a $7.6 million investment from Comcast.
“Our joint efforts are a prime example of how all levels of government, along with private companies and non-profits, can effectively work together to close the digital divide quickly in Madison County and other counties around Mississippi.”
Paul Griffin, Madison County Supervisor, District 5
“I want to welcome Comcast’s participation as the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and applaud Comcast’s continued focus on helping us build critical infrastructure needed to support residents and businesses in rural Mississippi,” said Paul Griffin, Madison County Supervisor, District 5. “Our joint efforts are a prime example of how all levels of government, along with private companies and non-profits, can effectively work together to close the digital divide quickly in Madison County and other counties around Mississippi.”
To commemorate the start of the project, Comcast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Sulphur Springs Park in Canton with Madison County officials and community partners.
- Comcast also presented a $10,000 grant to the North Madison County Economic Development Council.
- The grant will fund a new mobile computer lab for students, small business owners and seniors to learn digital skills.
- The grant and groundbreaking ceremony are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion initiative to advance digital opportunity and economic mobility.
“We are grateful for Comcast and their generous donation in support of our new mobile computer lab.”
Dr. Pallascene Cole, Chair of the North Madison County Economic Development Council
“We are grateful for Comcast and their generous donation in support of our new mobile computer lab,” said Dr. Pallascene Cole, Chair of the North Madison County Economic Development Council. “The Madison workforce relies heavily on digital adoption and skills training, and I can’t wait to provide this impactful resource to the community.”
Dr. Pallascene Cole, Chair of the North Madison County Economic Development Council, addresses the crowd in Madison.
A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure
- Northeast Madison County will join 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, as well as 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. Consumers in Northeast Madison County can take advantage of a 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, 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 Northeast Madison County’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.
“High speed internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Northeast Madison County’s new broadband network will undoubtably foster meaningful access to health care, education and economic prosperity.”
Sally Doty, Executive Director of the Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) office
“High speed internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Northeast Madison County’s new broadband network will undoubtably foster meaningful access to health care, education and economic prosperity,” said Sally Doty, Executive Director of the Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) office. “Thank you to Comcast for helping ensure every Mississippian can reach their full potential, regardless of their zip code.”
What it means for the Northeast Madison County 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 the option to purchase a heavily discounted computer. Additionally, over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $1 million in cash and in-kind donations into Mississippi nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones (which offers residents access to free WiFi inside local community centers), and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.
“Whether you live in a densely populated area or in a rural community, every person deserves access to the same infrastructure needed to learn, do business and connect with loved ones.”
Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President at Comcast Big South
“Whether you live in a densely populated area or in a rural community, every person deserves access to the same infrastructure needed to learn, do business and connect with loved ones,” said Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President at Comcast. “We thank the leaders of Madison County and the State of Mississippi for their partnership on this meaningful project and look forward to the impact it is sure to have on residents.”
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