As part of the nation’s largest and fastest multi-gig deployment, Comcast announced today that it is expanding the Xfinity 10G Network to Inverness and areas of Citrus County to reach an additional 16,000 homes and businesses. Inverness and surrounding areas in Citrus County are the latest communities in Florida to roll out these Xfinity 10G Network enhancements, setting the stage for the introduction of new multi-gigabit symmetrical Internet options that can be delivered across Comcast’s existing networks with less cost.
This expansion represents another area in Florida where Comcast is bringing its Xfinity 10G Network — the broadband network built to power the rapid rise in Internet consumption today and in the future. The expansion covers portions of the City of Inverness and surrounding areas in Citrus County, including Inverness Highlands South, parts of the area around the Inverness Golf and Country Club, and portions of Floral City.
“Comcast’s Citrus County expansion will bridge big and small communities across this county to the power of the Internet,” said Jeff Buzzelli, Senior Vice President of the Comcast Florida Region. “Internet access is vital in today’s increasingly digital world – from employment opportunities, to learning new job skills, and even receiving medical care via telehealth requires a fast, reliable Internet connection.”
“Connectivity for businesses of all sizes is critical for its success in today’s marketplace,” said Rich Rollins, Vice President of Business Services for Comcast’s Florida Region. “Starting from its online presence to its point-of-sale system, having high-speed, reliable, and secure Internet access is how business gets done.”
Comcast expects to complete the expansion early in 2024. Residents should visit Xfinity.com/MyTown and enter their addresses to get additional details on services and when they will be available at their homes.
Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering homes and businesses today and into the future:
- Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually. The Xfinity 10G Network with the next-generation Xfinity gateways delivers the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing and more, simultaneously.
- Fastest Internet: More than a third of Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to gigabit speed products. Recently, Comcast connected the first customers in the world to a DOCSIS 4.0 connection, delivering symmetrical gig speeds over existing connections in customers’ homes with plans to continue to rollout these speeds across the country over the coming years.
- Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers can get WiFi coverage with a powerful Xfinity WiFi Boost Pod that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas of the home.
- Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network. The company recently launched Storm-Ready WiFi, a new device that comes equipped with cellular and battery backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes out.
- Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity 10G Network and the latest Xfinity Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low latency for those moments when response times matter most like video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home.
Internet Essentials, Comcast’s signature digital equity initiative and the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program will be offered locally as well. Internet Essentials provides in-home Internet access for $9.95 for qualified households, plus multiple options to access online digital literacy and skills training. Qualified households may be eligible to have the cost of their monthly home Internet service paid for through the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Affordability Connectivity Program (ACP). For more information on Internet Essentials and the ACP, visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376).
For area businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses. For Comcast Business, interested customers should contact Sales Manager Jimmy Milton at 850-491-7272 or jimmy_milton@comcast.com.
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