Comcast Expands Ultra-Fast Internet to 32,000 Homes and Businesses in Rural Florida
Xfinity and Comcast Business services now available in historically underserved areas, including more than 11,000 locations in Lehigh Acres, with expansion efforts continuing across 29 counties through 2026
Comcast announced today a major milestone in the company’s effort to expand internet access across rural parts of Florida. The company has expanded its next-generation network to more than 32,000 homes and businesses in 16 counties, 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, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to those residents and businesses for the first time.
The projects were made possible thanks to a public-private partnership with the state of Florida’s Broadband Opportunity Program and Capital Projects Fund. One of the largest areas to benefit from the program is Lehigh Acres. In the unincorporated part of eastern Lee County, more than 11,000 homes now can access high-speed connectivity.
“Expanding access to high-speed Internet in rural Florida isn’t just about technology, it’s about creating opportunity,” said Jeff Buzzelli, Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Florida Region. “From students to small businesses to entire communities, this investment helps shrink the digital divide and unlocks the tools people need to thrive. We’re proud to partner with the state of Florida to make this a reality.”
This expansion announcement includes completed projects in the following counties: Bradford, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Highlands, Jackson, Lee, Leon, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Okeechobee, St. Johns and St. Lucie.
“High-speed internet is essential not just for a better quality of life, but to strengthening American competitiveness,” said District 28 State Senator, Kathleen Passidomo. “By bringing broadband to more communities across Florida, Comcast is opening doors and paving the way for education, economic growth and prosperity.”
This new, next-generation network will provide access to faster Internet speeds, offering gigabit+ Internet speeds to residential and business customers.
“Expanding broadband access is critical to the long-term success of our region’s economy and workforce,” said State Representative and President of SWFL, Inc, Tiffany Esposito. “Reliable, high-speed Internet empowers families, supports students, and fuels innovation for local businesses. I’m proud to support efforts that bring this essential infrastructure to communities like Lehigh Acres.”
With the support of the Broadband Opportunity Program and Capital Projects Fund, Comcast is on track to complete the company’s commitment to expand Internet access to a total of 64,000 homes and businesses in rural Florida by the end of 2026. Work will continue to build to 32,000 new locations in 13 additional counties. Those counties include: Bay, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Indian River, Lake, Nassau, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Union and Wakulla. In all, the projects amount to a $322 million investment between Comcast and the state of Florida.
“This investment and infrastructure in Lehigh Acres are so important,” said Lee County Commissioner, Mike Greenwell. “We’re thrilled to see Comcast recognize the potential here and take real steps to help our residents and businesses thrive.”
Xfinity for Families
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand, and consumers in rural Florida will be able to take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With fast Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches 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 for Florida Businesses
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.
Florida Investment and Accessing Affordable Internet
Comcast is committed to making the Internet accessible and affordable across communities in Florida. Since 2011, the technology leader has offered Internet Essentials. The program provides low-cost Internet service, digital skills training and subsidized computers to eligible income-constrained households. Internet Essentials has helped hundreds of thousands of Floridians since its launch in 2011, including students, senior citizens, veterans and people with disabilities enrolled in public assistance programs.